Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Whittier Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Whittier 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 Whittier
Rooted in Whittier
We know Whittier block by block
Whittier is a charter city of roughly 87,000 people in southeastern Los Angeles County, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, where State Route 72 runs through town as Whittier Boulevard. Our officers work it daily, from the brick storefronts of Uptown Whittier along Greenleaf Avenue to the open-air Whittwood Town Center and the light-industrial rows near the I-605 and Washington Boulevard corridor, up to the foothill trailheads below the Puente Hills. As a security company in Whittier, we time each route to the real risks at that specific address.
- Uptown Whittier
- East Whittier
- Friendly Hills
Why Whittier Chooses Us
Why Whittier Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Whittier 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 Whittier and the surrounding Uptown Whittier, Friendly Hills, College Hills, Hadley-Greenleaf, and Murphy Ranch 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 Whittier property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Whittier
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Whittier, 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 Whittier.
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 Whittier.
On the Ground in Whittier
Security built around Whittier, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Whittier and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Uptown Whittier (Greenleaf Avenue) by Northwalker (CC0); Pío Pico State Historic Park by Epolk (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Local Coverage
Whittier 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.
Uptown Whittier (Greenleaf Promenade District)
Uptown Whittier is the city's historic, walkable downtown along Greenleaf Avenue and Philadelphia Street, lined with restaurants, boutiques, and early-1900s brick buildings. Our officers patrol its sidewalks and back alleys on foot, keeping eyes on storefronts through closing time and after.
Whittier College
Whittier College is a four-year private liberal arts college founded in 1887 on the eastern edge of Uptown Whittier, where President Richard Nixon graduated in the class of 1934. We run overnight checks on its parking areas and building perimeters when the campus quiets down.
PIH Health Whittier Hospital
PIH Health Whittier Hospital, founded in 1959 and renamed in 2012, is a 523-bed acute-care hospital and the city's single largest employer on Washington Boulevard. We provide lot coverage across its visitor and staff parking, keeping the access points calm around the clock.
Whittwood Town Center
Whittwood Town Center is a 65-acre open-air shopping center anchored by Target, Kohl's, and JCPenney at the corner of Whittier Boulevard and Santa Gertrudes Avenue. We handle after-hours rounds through its lots and loading zones once the anchors lock up.
Whittier City Hall
Whittier City Hall is the seat of government for the City of Whittier, sitting just south of the Uptown district on Penn Street. We cover the perimeter and adjacent civic lots during events and overnight hours.
Turnbull Canyon (Puente Hills Preserve)
Turnbull Canyon is a popular hiking area in the Whittier Hills within the Puente Hills Preserve, with trails connecting to the Hellman Park network. We keep a posted officer at trailhead lots and gates to deter after-dark loitering and vehicle break-ins.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Whittier property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Whittier?
The cost of security in Whittier depends on the type of service you need, whether armed or unarmed, the number of coverage hours, and the size and layout of your property. A small Uptown storefront and a large industrial yard near Washington Boulevard call for very different staffing, so we build every quote to the specific site. There are no setup fees. Call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation and a custom quote.
Do you patrol HOA and residential streets in Whittier?
Yes. We run marked-vehicle and foot patrols through Whittier's residential pockets, from the hillside streets of Friendly Hills and College Hills to established neighborhoods like Murphy Ranch. For HOAs we set scheduled and randomized passes, check gates and common areas, log each visit, and coordinate with your board on the trouble spots that matter most, whether that is late-night loitering, vehicle break-ins, or vacant-home checks.
Can you secure commercial and industrial sites near the I-605 corridor?
Yes. Whittier's light-industrial pockets along the northern I-605 and Washington Boulevard corridor need a different approach than the retail at Whittwood Town Center or Uptown. We provide standing officers, gate and access control, and perimeter checks for warehouses and yards, plus retail and construction-site security across the city. Each post is staffed to the property's real exposure, from after-hours theft to trespassing on open lots.
Do your Whittier guards work armed or unarmed?
Both. Americal Patrol is a licensed California PPO (PPO-9557), and we staff armed and unarmed uniformed officers depending on your property's risk level and your preference. Many Whittier retail and residential clients choose a visible unarmed presence, while some industrial yards and special events call for armed coverage. We will walk your site, talk through the risk, and recommend the right fit at no cost.
Neighborhoods Served
Whittier Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Whittier 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
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40+
Years in Business
A+
BBB Rating
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Counties We Serve
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Protecting Whittier Since 1986
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