Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Pasadena Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Rooted in Pasadena
We know Pasadena block by block
Pasadena blends a dense Civic Center and the Colorado Boulevard retail spine with quiet residential districts like Bungalow Heaven and the estates near the Langham. Americal Patrol officers know how Old Pasadena fills on weekend nights, how the Playhouse District and South Lake Avenue shopping run their own hours, and how the Rose Bowl draws stadium crowds into the Arroyo. That local read lets us shape a patrol route around your property and its block, not a generic citywide template.
- Old Pasadena
- South Lake Avenue
- Playhouse District
Why Pasadena Chooses Us
Why Pasadena Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Pasadena 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 Pasadena and the surrounding Old Pasadena, South Lake Avenue, Bungalow Heaven, Playhouse District, and Oak Knoll 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 Pasadena property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Pasadena
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena.
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 Pasadena.
On the Ground in Pasadena
Security built around Pasadena, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Pasadena and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Pasadena City Hall by David Wakely (CC BY-SA 2.5); Colorado Street Bridge (Pasadena, California) by Mike Dillon (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Local Coverage
Pasadena 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.
Rose Bowl Stadium
Historic stadium and National Historic Landmark in the Arroyo Seco that hosts the Rose Bowl Game, UCLA football, and major concerts. We provide perimeter patrol, parking coverage, and crowd-period checks for the commercial properties and event lots around the stadium on game and concert days.
Huntington Health
Major nonprofit medical center and trauma hospital on West California Boulevard. We serve the medical-office and commercial tenants in the corridor around this large hospital campus, supporting overnight patrol, access checks, and parking coverage for those surrounding properties.
The Paseo
Open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment center in the Civic Center district, formerly Paseo Colorado. Retail foot patrol, parking coverage, and after-hours checks for businesses and commercial properties surrounding this high-traffic center off Colorado Boulevard.
Norton Simon Museum
Renowned art museum at Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove along the Rose Parade route. We patrol commercial and office properties in the area around the museum, scaling foot coverage to weekend and event-day pedestrian traffic.
Pasadena Convention Center
Civic event and exhibition complex beside the Civic Auditorium that hosts conventions and trade shows downtown. We support perimeter patrol, parking coverage, and crowd-period checks for the hospitality and commercial properties around the center during major events.
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
Historic luxury resort hotel on landscaped grounds in the Oak Knoll area, open since 1907. We provide foot and vehicle patrol coverage for the residential and commercial properties in the quiet, high-value neighborhood surrounding the resort.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Pasadena property owners ask us most.
How much does security guard service cost in Pasadena?
Cost depends on whether you need foot patrol, a stationed guard, or mobile patrol, plus your coverage hours, property size, and risk level. Many Pasadena businesses along Colorado Boulevard, Old Pasadena, and the South Lake Avenue district 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 provide security for retail and restaurants in Old Pasadena and the Playhouse District?
Yes. We provide foot patrol and mobile coverage for the storefronts, restaurants, and commercial properties in Old Pasadena, the Playhouse District, and along South Lake Avenue, with extra foot coverage during the peak evenings and weekends when crowds and after-hours activity run highest.
Can you provide event and crowd security near the Rose Bowl?
Yes. The Rose Bowl draws large stadium and concert crowds, and we staff perimeter patrol, parking coverage, and crowd management for commercial properties and event lots in the Arroyo area around the stadium. Coverage scales to the size of the event.
Can I get armed security in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena property.
Neighborhoods Served
Pasadena Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Pasadena 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 Pasadena? 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 Pasadena Since 1986
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