Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Los Angeles Security Guard Company
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles
Rooted in Los Angeles
We know Los Angeles block by block
Los Angeles sprawls roughly 469 square miles, from the San Fernando Valley down to the Harbor and San Pedro on San Pedro Bay, laced by the 5, the 101 and the 405. Our officers work it daily, from the film and television lots of Hollywood to the downtown finance and fashion cores off Figueroa and the industrial belts along the Los Angeles River. As a security company in Los Angeles, we time each route to the real risks at every address, because a Wilshire retail floor and a warehouse yard never carry the same ones.
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- San Fernando Valley
Why Los Angeles Chooses Us
Why Los Angeles Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and the surrounding Downtown LA, Hollywood, Koreatown, South LA, and Westlake 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 Los Angeles property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Los Angeles
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services in Los Angeles for every property type in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles.
On the Ground in Los Angeles
Security built around Los Angeles, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Los Angeles and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Griffith Observatory by Matthew Field (CC BY 2.5); Hollywood Sign by Gnaphron (CC BY-SA 2.0).
Choosing a Security Provider
What to Look For in a Los Angeles Security Provider
A security guard company in Los Angeles is hired to place licensed officers at a specific site, on a defined schedule, under written post orders. That is different from a roving patrol, and the two are often used together. The questions below are the ones property managers and business owners should be able to get clear answers to before signing anything.
Licensing and officer standards
Every guard company operating in California should hold a Private Patrol Operator license from the state Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and every officer should hold a valid guard registration. Americal Patrol holds CA PPO License #9557, and armed and unarmed officers are both licensed. Ask any company for its license number and check it.
Post orders written for your site
A posted guard is only as good as the instructions behind them: who may enter, what gets logged, when to escalate, and who to call. We write post orders for the specific property after a site walk, whether it is a lobby, a gated entry, a loading dock, or a construction site, so the officer on duty does not improvise.
Coverage that does not leave gaps
Posted shifts need relief, supervision, and a plan for call-outs. Ask how a missed shift is covered, who checks on officers during the night, and how quickly a replacement can be on site. In a city as large as Los Angeles the answer depends on where the property is, which we discuss plainly during the consultation.
Guards, patrol, or both
Staffed lobbies, gates, and sites that never close usually need a posted officer. Vacant buildings, lots, and overnight exposure often suit a marked unit on randomized routes instead. When patrol is the better fit, see our security patrol services in Los Angeles, or combine the two.
For a posted guard, an armed post, or a mix of guard and patrol coverage, call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation and a written plan.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Los Angeles property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Los Angeles?
Cost depends on the type of service you need, how many hours of coverage you want, and the size of the property we are protecting. Armed versus unarmed officers, mobile patrol versus a standing post, and single-event versus around-the-clock coverage all shift the figure. We charge no setup fees. For a custom quote built around your Los Angeles site, call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation.
Do you patrol HOA and residential streets in Los Angeles?
Yes. We run marked-vehicle and foot patrol for homeowners associations and residential communities across Los Angeles, from hillside blocks to gated streets in the San Fernando Valley. Officers make randomized rounds, check gates and access points, watch for trespassing and vandalism, and document every stop, so your board has a clear record of what happened overnight.
Can you cover industrial and warehouse sites along the Los Angeles River?
Yes. The industrial belts along the Los Angeles River and the port-adjacent yards near San Pedro are a core part of our work. We provide standing officers, gate and access control, perimeter patrol and after-hours rounds for warehouses, distribution yards and construction sites, and our officers document incidents and coordinate with first responders when an alarm or emergency comes in.
Do you offer armed and unarmed guards in Los Angeles?
We offer both. Unarmed uniformed officers handle most retail, residential, HOA and commercial posts, where a visible deterrent and steady reporting are what the site needs. Armed officers are available for higher-risk locations that call for them. We are licensed in California under PPO-9557 and serve Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties, so we can match the right officer to your property.
Neighborhoods Served
Los Angeles Neighborhoods We Serve
Residential and mixed-use neighborhoods across Los Angeles within our patrol and guard service area.
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.
Dedicated Services
Security Services Built for Los Angeles Property Types
Beyond citywide patrol, we maintain dedicated Los Angeles coverage pages for the property types we serve most, each with its own local coverage plan.
Nearby Service Areas
Nearby Cities We Serve
Looking for security near Los Angeles? Our officers also cover these neighboring communities across Los Angeles County.
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BBB Rating
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Protecting Los Angeles Since 1986
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