Los Angeles County
Security Guard Company in Los Angeles, CA
Safety Zone Security is headquartered in Harbor City and has protected Los Angeles businesses since 2004. Los Angeles presents a security problem no other California market does: the county spans 4,750 square miles across 88 incorporated cities, so response time depends entirely on where your officers are staged. We run roving field teams out of the South Bay, Downtown, and the Valley rather than dispatching everything from one yard.
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How much do security guards cost in Los Angeles?
Security guard coverage in Los Angeles starts at $27.88 per hour from Safety Zone Security, a California security guard company licensed by the BSIS (PPO #15063). Your exact rate depends on your coverage schedule — more weekly hours means a lower hourly rate. Contracts are month-to-month with no hidden fees, and officers can be on site the same day.
- Starting rate
- From $27.88/hr
- Deployment
- Same-day available
- Contract
- Month-to-month · two-month minimum
- License
- BSIS PPO #15063
- Coverage
- Los Angeles and greater Los Angeles County
- Nearest office
- 24328 S Vermont Ave, Suite 302, Harbor City, CA 90710
Same-day deployment countywide; under 2 hours for South Bay and DTLA.
Local demand
Security we provide in Los Angeles
The industries below are the ones that actually drive security demand in this market.
Film & production
Set security, basecamp protection, and equipment watch for productions across Hollywood, Culver City, and the Valley.
Downtown high-rise
Lobby posts, access control, and tenant escort for DTLA office towers and mixed-use buildings.
Retail & shopping centers
Loss prevention and uniformed deterrence across the Fashion District, Beverly Center corridor, and neighborhood centers.
Logistics & warehousing
Gate control and yard security for distribution facilities in Vernon, Commerce, and the South Bay.
Construction
Overnight site security for the ongoing multifamily build-out across Koreatown, DTLA, and the Westside.
Areas we cover
Officers are staged across Los Angeles County rather than dispatched from a single yard.
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Hollywood
- West Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- Culver City
- Koreatown
- Mid-Wilshire
- South Bay
- Harbor City
- San Pedro
- Torrance
- Pasadena
- Glendale
- Burbank
- Vernon
- Commerce
Response & nearest office
Same-day deployment countywide; under 2 hours for South Bay and DTLA.
Corporate Headquarters24328 S Vermont Ave, Suite 302Harbor City, CA 90710(424) 263-2559Services available in Los Angeles
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Rated five stars on Google & Yelp
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“Safety Zone Security has provided us with very reliable, professional and quickly provided security guard services in Los Angeles”
Verified client · Google review★★★★★
“I am so pleased with the service that Safety Zone Security, has provided. They are incredibly professional. And now we have peace of mind, knowing that we have hired the right company. I highly highly recommend them!!”
Verified client · Yelp review★★★★★
“I highly recommend safety zone security! We hired them for our Anaheim medical building and the newport building and they honestly deserve all this praise I see they get on the reviews. Very professional and they make everyone feel safe.”
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How much do security guards cost in Los Angeles?
Ongoing coverage starts at $27.88 per hour. Your exact rate depends on how many hours a week you need — more hours means a lower hourly rate. One-off jobs are priced separately. No hidden fees, month-to-month, two-month minimum.
Do security guards in Los Angeles need to be licensed?
Yes. Every officer in California must hold a valid BSIS guard card, and armed officers additionally need a BSIS firearms permit and an exposed-carry endorsement. Los Angeles does not add a separate city licence, but many building owners and BIDs require proof of insurance on file before officers can post.
Can you cover multiple Los Angeles locations under one contract?
Yes. Multi-site coverage across LA County is standard for us — one point of contact, one consolidated invoice, and one reporting portal covering every post.
How fast can you get officers to a site in Los Angeles?
Same day for most of the county. Our Harbor City headquarters and roving field teams mean South Bay and Downtown sites are typically covered in under two hours.
Nearby areas we serve
Need security guards in Los Angeles?
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.