Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
La Mirada Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across La Mirada 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 La Mirada
Rooted in La Mirada
We know La Mirada block by block
La Mirada sits in the southeastern corner of Los Angeles County, on the Orange County line, and our officers work its 7.8 square miles daily, from the retail plazas along Valley View Avenue to the warehouses on the north and west sides to the single-family blocks around La Mirada Boulevard. As a security company in La Mirada, we run arterials like Rosecrans Avenue, Alondra Boulevard, and Imperial Highway, because the route we run for a warehouse row looks nothing like the one for a residential street, and we time each patrol to the real risks.
- Creek Park
- Granada Heights
- Foster Park
Why La Mirada Chooses Us
Why La Mirada Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across La Mirada 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 La Mirada and the surrounding Creek Park, Granada Heights, Windermere, Neff Park, and Foster Park 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 La Mirada property.
What We Offer
Security Services in La Mirada
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in La Mirada, 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 La Mirada.
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 La Mirada.
On the Ground in La Mirada
Security built around La Mirada, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol La Mirada and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Neff Historic House by Dwarfroe (CC BY-SA 4.0). La Mirada Regional Park photo courtesy of County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation, used with permission.
Local Coverage
La Mirada 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.
Biola University
Biola University is a private evangelical Christian university enrolling roughly 5,500 students, and it is La Mirada's single largest employer, occupying a campus in the northern part of the city. Our officers patrol the campus edges and adjacent streets, keeping marked-vehicle coverage moving through the surrounding residential blocks.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
The La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is a city-owned 1,251-seat live-performance venue on La Mirada Boulevard and one of the city's signature cultural attractions. On show nights we keep a posted officer at the entrance and manage crowd flow through the lobby and parking areas.
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center is a public swimming and aquatics facility on La Mirada Boulevard, situated next to La Mirada Community Regional Park. We run overnight checks on the facility and the adjoining park lot once it closes for the night.
La Mirada City Hall
La Mirada City Hall is the seat of the city's council-manager government, located on La Mirada Boulevard in the civic core. Our officers cover the perimeter and handle gate and access control there during off-hours.
US Foods (La Mirada Distribution Center)
US Foods operates a large foodservice distribution center in La Mirada's industrial district and has long been one of the city's top employers. We provide lot and gate coverage for warehouse sites like this one, timing rounds to shift changes and trailer-yard activity.
Neff Park (Historic Neff Estate)
Neff Park is a 10-acre city park containing the historic Neff Estate, whose 1890s buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Our officers handle after-hours rounds of the park grounds and the historic estate buildings to deter trespassing and vandalism.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions La Mirada property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in La Mirada?
Cost depends on the type of service, how many hours of coverage you need, and the size of the property, so there is no flat rate. Whether you want armed or unarmed officers, mobile patrol, or a standing guard changes the plan, and we charge no setup fees. Call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation and a custom quote built for your La Mirada site.
Do you patrol HOA and residential streets in La Mirada?
Yes. La Mirada is built around established single-family neighborhoods like Granada Heights, Green Hills, and Creek Park, and we run marked-vehicle and foot patrol on private HOA streets throughout the city. Our officers make timed rounds, check gates and common areas, log every stop, and adjust routes to the streets and hours where your community sees the most activity.
Do you cover the warehouse and distribution district in La Mirada?
Yes. The north and west sides of La Mirada hold a large industrial and distribution district anchored by employers like US Foods, and we provide standing officers, gate and access control, and marked-vehicle patrol for warehouse and logistics sites there. We time rounds to shift changes, trailer-yard activity, and the after-hours gaps when these properties are most exposed.
Do you offer both armed and unarmed guards in La Mirada?
Yes. Americal Patrol provides both armed and unarmed uniformed officers, and the right choice depends on your property, risk level, and the presence you want on site. Many La Mirada retail plazas and residential communities do well with unarmed officers, while some industrial sites prefer armed coverage. We are licensed in California under PPO-9557 and can walk you through the right fit at (805) 515-3834.
Neighborhoods Served
La Mirada Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of La Mirada 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 La Mirada? 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 La Mirada Since 1986
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