The process
How It Works
Hiring security should take minutes, not weeks. Here is the whole process.
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Get a quote in minutes
Use the quote tool to get exact hourly, monthly, and annual pricing for your city, service type, and coverage schedule. No sales call required to see a number.
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Talk to our team
We walk the site with you — physically or virtually — and build post orders covering exactly what officers will do, when, and how incidents escalate.
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Officers on site, often same day
For urgent coverage we can deploy the same day. For planned starts, officers are briefed on your post orders and site specifics before the first shift.
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Verified coverage and reporting
GPS-verified rounds produce timestamped proof of every patrol. Monthly reporting covers activity, incidents, and hours — formatted for property managers and HOA boards where relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do security guards cost in California?
Ongoing coverage across California starts at $26.50 per hour. Your exact rate depends on your city and how many hours a week you need — more hours means a lower hourly rate. No hidden fees, month-to-month, two-month minimum. Our quote tool shows your exact hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual figures in minutes — no sales call needed to see a number.
How quickly can you deploy security guards?
Same day across most of California. We keep roving field teams and a 24-hour command center specifically so urgent coverage does not wait on a scheduling cycle. Long Beach and the South Bay are typically under an hour from our Harbor City headquarters.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. All our agreements are month-to-month. You can scale coverage up or down — through a construction phase, a harvest season, or an incident response — without renegotiating.
Are your security guards licensed and insured?
Yes. Safety Zone Security holds BSIS Private Patrol Operator licence #15063, and every officer holds a current guard card from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Armed officers additionally hold a BSIS firearms permit and exposed-carry endorsement. We carry general liability and workers compensation coverage and provide certificates of insurance naming your entity before the first shift.
Need officers today?
Exact hourly, monthly, and annual pricing in about two minutes. Officers can be on site the same day — month-to-month, no long-term contract.