Private Security Services
A licensed private security company for businesses, residences, communities and events — officers, patrols, executive protection and monitoring tailored to what you need protected.
Plainclothes or low-profile officers on request.
Coverage designed around your property and risk.
A live dispatcher answers at any hour.
Hourly reports and same-day incident reports.
Quick answer
Private security services are protection services provided by a licensed private company rather than public law enforcement — security officers, patrols, executive protection, event staff and video monitoring paid for by a business, association or individual. In California, any company that furnishes guards to protect persons or property must be licensed by BSIS as a private patrol operator. Safeguard On Demand is a licensed private patrol operator serving clients across California.
When to hire private security
Police respond to crimes; private security prevents them and protects what you care about day to day.
Retail, offices and industrial sites need a consistent presence that police cannot provide.
Gated communities, estates and high-profile residents need discreet, dependable protection.
Private events, productions and venues need trained staff for entry, crowds and incidents.
Private security options
Mix and match into one program.
Our standards
Professional, confidential and documented.
Client details and post orders handled confidentially.
Duties and escalation contacts approved by you.
Unannounced field checks.
BSIS credentials verified before assignment.
Before you hire
Here is how we answer.
| Ask the vendor | Safeguard On Demand |
|---|---|
| Are you licensed by BSIS? | Yes — licensed private patrol operator, bonded and insured. |
| Can officers work in plain clothes? | Yes, for unarmed posts and executive protection where appropriate. |
| Can you provide armed officers? | Yes, with BSIS Firearm Permits; armed officers in plain clothes also require a concealed carry license. |
| How do you keep client information private? | Limited access to post orders and client details, and confidentiality expectations for every officer. |
| How fast can you start? | Most posts within 24–48 hours; urgent coverage sooner. |
| Is there a long-term contract? | No long-term contract. |
Who we protect
Businesses, families and organizations across California.
Statewide
Served from the office nearest your site, with officers across 13 California counties.
How it works
Confidential from the first call.
01
We discuss your concerns, schedule and preferences.
02
A supervisor reviews the property or itinerary.
03
Officers, hours and duties proposed in writing.
04
Reports and regular reviews with you.
Choosing coverage
Uniformed officers deter crime simply by being seen, which suits businesses, communities and public-facing sites. Low-profile or plainclothes protection suits private residences, executives and events where a uniform would draw unwanted attention.
We can combine both — for example mobile patrol outside and a discreet officer inside. See executive protection, private estate security, unarmed security guards and armed security guards.
California requirements
California defines a private patrol operator as a company that, for pay, furnishes guards or patrol personnel to protect persons or property or prevent theft or loss (B&P §7582.1). Only licensed private patrol operators may provide these services.
Every officer must hold a BSIS Guard Card and work for a licensed private patrol operator. The Guard Card requires a DOJ and FBI background check, 8 hours of Power to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force training before registration, 32 more hours within six months, and 8 hours of continuing training every year.
A BSIS Firearm Permit authorizes an exposed firearm only, worn with a compliant uniform (B&P §7582.26). Armed plainclothes protection also requires a concealed carry license issued by a county sheriff or police chief. Verify any company or officer on the state’s DCA License Search.
Budgeting
Priced to your needs and schedule.
Ongoing, overnight or event-only.
Armed coverage costs more.
Plainclothes and executive protection specialists.
Single officer or a team.
Multiple sites or travel.
One-time vs. ongoing.
Police are public law enforcement; private security officers are hired to protect specific people or property and have the same arrest powers as any private person under Penal Code §837.
Yes. Companies that furnish guards must be licensed by BSIS as private patrol operators, and every guard needs a Guard Card.
Yes. We provide residential and estate security, patrols and discreet officers.
Yes, with a BSIS Firearm Permit for exposed carry in uniform; concealed carry in plain clothes also requires a CCW license.
It depends on hours, armed vs. unarmed and the type of protection. We provide a free consultation and written proposal.
Across 13 California counties from offices in Santa Ana, Los Angeles (Northridge), San Diego, the Inland Empire, Sacramento and Silicon Valley.
