Los Angeles County · CA PPO-9557
Wilmington Security Guards & Patrol
Licensed, background-checked officers protecting businesses, HOAs, and commercial properties across Wilmington 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 Wilmington
Rooted in Wilmington
We know Wilmington block by block
Wilmington is a working harbor district of the City of Los Angeles, about nine square miles of oil refineries, port terminals, and warehousing wedged between the Harbor Freeway and the Port of Los Angeles. Our officers work it daily, from the Avalon Boulevard spine and the residential blocks to the north, to the refinery rows over the Wilmington Oil Field and the truck corridors along Alameda Street. As a security company in Wilmington, we time each route to the real risks on that property, because a warehouse yard reads nothing like a waterfront park.
- Downtown Wilmington (Avalon Boulevard)
- Wilmington Waterfront
- East Wilmington
Why Wilmington Chooses Us
Why Wilmington Property Owners Choose Americal Patrol
Licensed, veteran-owned security trusted by businesses, HOAs, and property managers across Wilmington 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 Wilmington and the surrounding Wilmington Waterfront, Banning Park, East Wilmington, and Harbor District 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 Wilmington property.
What We Offer
Security Services in Wilmington
As a licensed private security firm, Americal Patrol delivers full security guard services and security patrol services for every property type in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington.
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 Wilmington.
On the Ground in Wilmington
Security built around Wilmington, not a national call center
From gated communities and HOAs to commercial blocks and industrial yards, our officers patrol Wilmington and Los Angeles County the way only a local team can.
Local photos via Wikimedia Commons: Banning Museum by Los Angeles (CC BY-SA 3.0); Drum Barracks by Los Angeles (CC BY-SA 3.0).
Local Coverage
Wilmington 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 Harbor College
A public community college in the Los Angeles Community College District serving the Harbor-area communities, with an official Wilmington address even though the campus sits at the Wilmington and Harbor City edge. We run marked-vehicle patrols across its lots and walkways and time our passes to class-change and evening hours.
The Banning Museum
A City of Los Angeles historic-house museum set in the 1864 Greek Revival mansion of Port of LA founder Phineas Banning, on the grounds of Banning Park. We keep a posted officer for events on the grounds and handle after-hours checks on the mansion and outbuildings.
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
The last surviving original Civil War-era military building in the Los Angeles area, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated California Historical Landmark 169. We run overnight checks on the building and its grounds and provide alarm response when a sensor trips after closing.
Wilmington Waterfront Park
A roughly 30-acre public park opened in 2011 that forms a landscaped green buffer between the residential community and the Port of Los Angeles, spanning nine city blocks along Harry Bridges Boulevard. We provide foot patrol along its paths and cover the perimeter during special events and evening hours.
Valero Wilmington Refinery
A petroleum refinery with roughly 135,000 barrels-per-day of capacity, one of several refineries that occupy a large share of Wilmington's land. For industrial sites like this we handle gate and access control and run perimeter rounds along fence lines and adjacent yards.
Wilmington Municipal Building
A civic building on Avalon Boulevard that serves as Wilmington's de-facto civic hub, housing the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and a Los Angeles Council District 15 field office. We provide lot coverage and standing-officer presence for public meetings and after-hours access at the building.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Wilmington property owners ask us most.
How much does a security guard cost in Wilmington?
The cost depends on the type of service you need, how many hours of coverage you want, and the size and layout of your property. A single posted officer at a small lot is priced differently than round-the-clock marked-vehicle patrol across a warehouse yard. We charge no setup fees. Call (805) 515-3834 for a free consultation and a custom quote built around your Wilmington property.
Do you patrol residential and HOA streets in Wilmington?
Yes. We run marked-vehicle and foot patrol for HOA and residential blocks across Wilmington, including the neighborhoods north and east of the Avalon Boulevard corridor. Officers make timed and randomized passes, check gates and common areas, watch for trespass and vehicle break-ins, and document each round so your board has a clear record. We tailor the route and timing to your community's specific problem spots and quiet hours.
Do you cover the refineries, warehouses, and port terminals in Wilmington?
Yes. Industrial and warehouse coverage is a core part of what we do in Wilmington's harbor and refinery district. We provide gate and access control, perimeter rounds on fence lines and yards, marked-vehicle patrol across truck and rail corridors, and standing officers at entry points. Every shift includes incident documentation and reporting, and we coordinate with your site managers and first responders when something needs escalation.
Do you offer both armed and unarmed guards in Wilmington?
Yes. We provide both armed and unarmed uniformed officers, and the right choice depends on your site's risk profile. Many retail, residential, and event settings are well served by unarmed officers with marked-vehicle or foot patrol, while some industrial and after-hours posts call for armed coverage. We are licensed in California under PPO 9557 and can walk you through the right mix during a free consultation at (805) 515-3834.
Neighborhoods Served
Wilmington Neighborhoods Where We Currently Patrol
A representative list of Wilmington 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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Protecting Wilmington Since 1986
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