Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Downey Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Downey and all of Los Angeles County. Veteran-owned and CA BSIS licensed, founded in 1986.
- 24/7/365 Coverage
- CA BSIS Licensed
- Founded 1986
- Serving Downey
Rooted in Downey
We know Downey block by block
Downey sits in the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County, boxed by Interstate 5 to the north, the 605 on its eastern edge, and the 105 to the south, with Lakewood and Firestone Boulevards carrying its busiest retail. Our officers work it daily, from the Stonewood Center and the Promenade at Downey to the medical campuses on Imperial Highway and the quiet single-family blocks around Orange Estates. As a security company in Downey, we route each shift to the real risks there, because a hospital lot needs different coverage than a retail pad.
- Downtown Downey
- Downey Landing
- Orange Estates
Why Downey Chooses Us
Why Downey Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Downey and Los Angeles County.
Veteran-Owned
A veteran-owned company operating in Southern California for 40 years, with the discipline and accountability that comes from a service background.
Licensed & BSIS Certified
CA PPO-9557. Every officer is BSIS certified, background-checked, and trained. Armed officers hold active California Firearm Permits.
Local, Fast Response
We serve Downey and the surrounding Downtown Downey, Firestone Boulevard, Rio Hondo, and Stonewood Center area. Our officers know the streets and patrol routes, and our 24/7 dispatch answers when you call.
Digital Reporting
GPS-verified patrols and detailed daily activity reports give you a transparent, time-stamped record of every visit to your Downey property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Downey
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Downey, backed by 40 years of Southern California field experience and a 24/7 dispatch center.
Armed & Unarmed Guards
Licensed, background-checked officers stationed at your property, deployed armed or unarmed after a vulnerability assessment of your site.
Mobile Patrol
Marked patrol vehicles on staggered, GPS-verified routes covering your property 24/7/365, with detailed daily activity reports.
Fire Watch
Fire watch coverage, following local fire department protocols, for systems offline, construction sites, and code-compliance situations, dispatched on short notice.
HOA & Residential
Parking enforcement, visitor management, and community patrols for gated communities and homeowners associations across Downey.
Commercial & Industrial
Office buildings, business parks, warehouses, and manufacturing sites protected by officers familiar with your facility and access protocols.
Event Security
Crowd control, access management, and uniformed presence for corporate events, festivals, and private gatherings throughout Downey.
On the Ground in Downey
Security built around Downey, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Downey and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Space Shuttle Inspiration (Columbia Memorial Space Center) by InSapphoWeTrust (CC BY-SA 2.0).
Local Coverage
Downey Landmarks & Districts We Patrol Around
Familiar local knowledge is what separates a Los Angeles County security company from a national one. Our supervisors and patrol officers know these locations by name.
Stonewood Center
An enclosed regional shopping mall of roughly 925,000 square feet on Downey's east side, anchored by Macy's, Kohl's, and JCPenney with around 100 tenants. Our officers patrol its parking structures and storefront rows, holding visible foot coverage through peak retail hours and after the doors close.
Promenade at Downey
An open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment center on Lakewood Boulevard, built on part of the former Downey aerospace plant site, with a Cinemark, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, ULTA, and more than 20 restaurants. We run overnight checks across its walkways and rear delivery lanes so the property stays covered long after the last showtime.
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
A full-service hospital on Imperial Highway with a 24/7 emergency department and about 424 licensed beds, and Downey's single largest employer. We provide lot coverage and gate and access control across its visitor and staff parking so patients and clinicians move through a monitored campus.
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
One of the largest rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, operated by Los Angeles County Health Services on Imperial Highway. Our guards handle after-hours rounds of its grounds and outbuildings, documenting anything out of place before it grows into a real problem.
Columbia Memorial Space Center
A hands-on space science learning center owned by the City of Downey and the national memorial to the Space Shuttle Columbia crew, on the former NASA and Rockwell site where the Apollo command and service modules were built. We cover the perimeter and exhibit entrances during events and school-group days, keeping foot traffic orderly around the property.
Downey City Hall
The seat of Downey's municipal government, housing the City Council and city offices in the Downey Civic Center on Brookshire Avenue. We keep a posted officer at the civic complex for council meetings and public sessions, managing entry points and standing watch over the grounds.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Downey property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Downey?
Cost depends on the type of service, how many coverage hours you need, and the size of the property, so there is no flat rate that fits every site. Whether you want a single posted officer, a marked patrol vehicle running rounds, or full standing coverage, we build a custom quote with no setup fees. Call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation and we will price it to your Downey property.
Do you patrol HOA and residential streets in Downey?
Yes. Downey is mostly established single-family neighborhoods, and we run marked-vehicle and foot patrol for HOAs and residential blocks from Orange Estates to Stonewood Estates and the streets near Wilderness Park. Our officers vary their timing and log each pass, so coverage does not fall into a predictable pattern that is easy to work around.
Can you cover retail centers and medical campuses in Downey?
Yes. We provide commercial and retail security along the Firestone and Lakewood corridors, including centers like Stonewood and the Promenade at Downey, plus lot and perimeter coverage, gate and access control, and standing officers for the medical campuses on Imperial Highway. Each site gets a route timed to its real risks and hours, not a one-size template.
Do you offer both armed and unarmed guards in Downey?
Yes. We staff both armed and unarmed uniformed officers, and the right choice depends on the site, the risk level, and your preference. A retail storefront or HOA street often calls for unarmed patrol, while a high-value industrial yard or a construction site after dark may warrant an armed officer. Licensed in California as PPO 9557, we help you match the post to the risk.
Neighborhoods Served
Downey Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Downey residential and mixed-use districts under active Americal Patrol contracts or where our officers conduct regular patrol passes.
Property in a neighborhood not listed? Call (805) 515-3834 and we will tell you whether we can cover it from our current patrol route or need to extend coverage.
Nearby Service Areas
Nearby Cities We Serve
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Protecting Downey Since 1986
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