Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Long Beach Security Guards & Patrol
Veteran-owned and headquartered in Oxnard since 1986. Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Long Beach and all of Los Angeles County.
- 24/7/365 Coverage
- CA BSIS Licensed
- Founded 1986
- Serving Long Beach
Rooted in Long Beach
We know Long Beach block by block
Long Beach runs on movement, with the I-405 and I-710 feeding the port-adjacent commercial districts and the downtown waterfront drawing crowds to the Pike and Shoreline Village. Americal Patrol officers know how this city shifts through the day, from morning freight along the 710 to late nights downtown. That local read is what lets us route patrols around the rhythm of your property, whether it sits near the harbor, along a retail corridor, or in one of the industrial zones feeding the harbor instead of working off a generic template.
- Belmont Shore
- Bixby Knolls
- Naples Island
Why Long Beach Chooses Us
Why Long Beach Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Long Beach 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 Long Beach and the surrounding Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, California Heights, Naples Island, and North Long Beach 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 Long Beach property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Long Beach
Full-spectrum protection for every property type in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach.
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 Long Beach.
On the Ground in Long Beach
Security built around Long Beach, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Long Beach and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Aquarium of the Pacific by Jengod (CC BY-SA 4.0); Queen Mary by Derbrauni (CC BY 4.0).
Local Coverage
Long Beach 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.
Shoreline Village
Waterfront dining, retail, and tourism district on the downtown harbor. We provide foot and vehicle patrol coverage for commercial properties and businesses in the area around Shoreline Village, scaled to the busy summer, weekend, and after-hours periods when nearby activity runs highest.
The Pike Outlets
Open-air outlet retail at the downtown waterfront near the convention area. We provide retail and parking-area patrol plus holiday-season coverage for the commercial properties surrounding The Pike Outlets.
Long Beach Towne Center
Large regional retail and entertainment center off Carson Boulevard near the 605. We patrol businesses and retail properties in the commercial corridor around Long Beach Towne Center, with parking-area and after-hours checks scaled to this high-traffic district.
Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center
Central Long Beach medical campus on Linden Avenue. We provide overnight patrol and parking-area coverage for independent medical-office and commercial properties in the area around the hospital, not for the hospital campus itself.
LBX Long Beach Exchange
Mixed retail and dining center on Lakewood Boulevard near the airport. We provide retail and after-hours coverage for businesses and commercial pads in the area surrounding LBX Long Beach Exchange.
Long Beach Airport Business Park
Office and light-industrial tenants in the Spring Street corridor near the airport. We provide perimeter patrol, after-hours access control, and timed checkpoint verification for property managers and corporate clients with buildings in the corridor around the Long Beach Airport Business Park.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Long Beach property owners ask us most.
How much does security guard service cost in Long Beach?
Cost depends on whether you need foot patrol, a stationed guard, or mobile patrol, plus your coverage hours and property size. Many Long Beach businesses along the downtown waterfront and the I-710 industrial corridor control costs with a scheduled patrol model rather than a full-time stationed guard. The best way to get an accurate number is a free consultation.
Do you patrol businesses in the downtown waterfront area near Shoreline Village and The Pike Outlets?
Yes. We provide foot patrol and mobile coverage for commercial properties throughout the downtown waterfront area, including businesses near retail districts like Shoreline Village and The Pike Outlets, with parking-lot and common-area checks during the peak evenings, weekends, and event nights when foot traffic and after-hours activity are highest.
Can you cover warehouses and industrial property near the Port of Long Beach?
Yes. We provide overnight patrol, perimeter checks, and after-hours access control for warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial yards in the port-adjacent districts along the I-710 and Pacific Coast Highway corridors. Coverage includes timed checkpoint verification and incident reporting.
Can I get armed security in Long Beach?
Yes, we provide both armed and unarmed officers. Our free consultation includes a risk assessment so we can recommend the right level of coverage for your Long Beach property.
Neighborhoods Served
Long Beach Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Long Beach 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 Long Beach? 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 Long Beach Since 1986
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