Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Los Angeles Security Guards & Patrol
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 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).
Local Coverage
Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles City Hall
The 1928 seat of Los Angeles city government, it houses the mayor's office and the City Council chambers in the Civic Center of Downtown Los Angeles. Our officers patrol the surrounding Civic Center blocks and keep a posted presence at nearby government and office entrances.
Los Angeles Union Station
The main railroad passenger terminal for Los Angeles, it is the largest rail station in the Western United States, serving Amtrak, Metrolink and Metro Rail and Busway lines. We run overnight checks and foot patrol for commercial properties along the surrounding Alameda Street corridor.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The region's primary commercial airport, it is operated by Los Angeles World Airports in the Westchester area of southwestern Los Angeles. We provide lot and perimeter coverage for the hotels, offices and industrial pads that ring the airport in Westchester.
Dodger Stadium
The Major League Baseball ballpark home to the Los Angeles Dodgers, it sits in the Elysian Park and Chavez Ravine area just north of Downtown Los Angeles. Our team handles special-event crowd control and parking-area patrols for venue-scale gatherings in that part of the city.
Griffith Observatory
A city-owned public astronomy observatory on the south slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, it rises above the Los Feliz neighborhood. We cover the perimeter and the after-hours access and parking points for hillside properties near the park.
Crypto.com Arena
A downtown multi-purpose indoor arena, formerly Staples Center, it is home to the Lakers, Kings and Sparks, next to the L.A. Live complex and the Los Angeles Convention Center. We keep a posted officer and handle gate and access control for events and nearby properties in the L.A. Live district.
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 above Griffith Park 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 Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Since 1986
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