Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Hawthorne Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
Rooted in Hawthorne
We know Hawthorne block by block
Hawthorne runs along the western edge of the South Bay where the 105 and 405 freeways frame an aerospace and industrial core, and Americal Patrol officers work this ground on a regular rotation. We cover the manufacturing corridor around the municipal airport off Crenshaw Boulevard, the commercial frontage up and down Hawthorne Boulevard, and the dense residential pockets in Hollyglen and Holly Park. As a security company in Hawthorne, we set our rounds to the local rhythm, the shift changes at the plants near Rocket Road, the retail close along Hawthorne Boulevard, and the long quiet stretches near the 105 after midnight.
- Hollyglen
- Wiseburn
- Holly Park
Why Hawthorne Chooses Us
Why Hawthorne Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne and the surrounding Holly Glen, Del Aire, Bodger Park, and Wiseburn 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 Hawthorne property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Hawthorne
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne.
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 Hawthorne.
On the Ground in Hawthorne
Security built around Hawthorne, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Hawthorne and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local Coverage
Hawthorne 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.
SpaceX Rocket Factory
SpaceX builds and tests rockets at its main factory and original headquarters on Rocket Road, just south of the 105 Freeway near Crenshaw Boulevard. Americal Patrol covers the surrounding industrial blocks, the supplier buildings, and the after-hours parking areas along the Rocket Road corridor with marked-vehicle rounds.
Hawthorne Municipal Airport (Jack Northrop Field)
Hawthorne Municipal Airport, also called Jack Northrop Field, is a city-owned general-aviation field along Crenshaw Boulevard near the 405 and 105 interchange. We patrol the hangar rows, tenant offices, and fence lines around the airport perimeter, watching the gates that see traffic well past business hours.
Tesla Design Studio
The Tesla Design Studio, where the company styles its vehicles, sits on the airport grounds along Jack Northrop Avenue. Americal Patrol keeps eyes on the office and studio buildings in this stretch, running checks on entrances and lots during overnight and weekend gaps.
Hawthorne Plaza
Hawthorne Plaza is a former enclosed mall on Hawthorne Boulevard between 120th Street and El Segundo Boulevard that now sees heavy use as a film location. We provide posted officers and roving coverage for the vacant complex and the active retail pads nearby, the kind of large dormant property that draws trespassing without a visible guard.
Hawthorne City Hall
Hawthorne City Hall anchors the civic center area on West 126th Street. Americal Patrol patrols the public buildings, parking, and adjacent commercial blocks in the civic core, timing rounds to the quiet hours after offices close.
Beach Boys Historic Landmark
The Beach Boys Historic Landmark on West 119th Street marks the former site of the Wilson family home where the band formed. We fold small civic and monument sites like this into the surrounding residential patrol so the whole block, not just one address, stays covered.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Hawthorne property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Hawthorne?
Pricing depends on the exact hours your property needs and whether you add a marked patrol vehicle for visible deterrence across a larger Hawthorne site. We do not charge setup fees. Call (805) 515-3834 and we will price the exact hours your property needs, whether that is a warehouse near Rocket Road or a retail strip on Hawthorne Boulevard.
Do you cover the industrial area around Hawthorne Municipal Airport?
Yes. The aerospace and manufacturing blocks around Jack Northrop Field and the Rocket Road corridor are a regular part of our Hawthorne coverage. We run vehicle patrols on fence lines, gates, and supplier lots, and we can post a standing officer where a site needs a fixed presence.
Can you guard a vacant or film-location property like Hawthorne Plaza?
We do this often. Large dormant properties draw trespassing, scrapping, and unpermitted entry, so we combine roving checks with a visible posted officer, and we coordinate access for film crews and contractors when a site is in use.
How fast can you start in Hawthorne?
For most Hawthorne properties we can have officers on site within a couple of days, faster for urgent situations. Call (805) 515-3834 and we will walk the property, map the entrances and problem hours, and build a patrol schedule before the first shift.
Neighborhoods Served
Hawthorne Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Hawthorne 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
Looking for security near Hawthorne? Our officers also cover these neighboring communities across Los Angeles County.
40+
Years in Business
A+
BBB Rating
3
Counties We Serve
24/7
24 Hour Dispatch
Protecting Hawthorne Since 1986
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