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Security Guard Company in Oakland, CA
Oakland security work is anchored by the Port — the ninth-busiest container port in the United States — and the industrial and logistics activity that surrounds it in West Oakland and San Leandro. Cargo theft and yard security are far more prominent here than in most California markets, alongside retail and commercial coverage in Downtown, Uptown, and around Lake Merritt.
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How much do security guards cost in Oakland?
Security guard coverage in Oakland starts at $26.35 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 $26.35/hr
- Deployment
- Same-day available
- Contract
- Month-to-month · two-month minimum
- License
- BSIS PPO #15063
- Coverage
- Oakland and greater Alameda County
- Nearest office
- 2255 Watt Ave, Suite 235, Sacramento, CA 95825
Same-day deployment across the East Bay.
Local demand
Security we provide in Oakland
The industries below are the ones that actually drive security demand in this market.
Port & logistics
Trailer yard, gate, and cargo security supporting Port of Oakland operations and nearby distribution facilities.
Industrial
Facility and perimeter security across the West Oakland and San Leandro industrial corridors.
Retail
Loss prevention and uniformed deterrence for Downtown, Uptown, and Broadway corridor retail.
Construction
Overnight equipment and copper-theft prevention for Oakland’s residential development.
Multifamily
Lobby and roving coverage for Lake Merritt and Uptown residential buildings.
Areas we cover
Officers are staged across Alameda County rather than dispatched from a single yard.
- Downtown Oakland
- Uptown
- West Oakland
- Jack London Square
- Lake Merritt
- Fruitvale
- San Leandro
- Alameda
- Emeryville
- Berkeley
- Hayward
- Richmond
Response & nearest office
Same-day deployment across the East Bay.
Sacramento Office2255 Watt Ave, Suite 235Sacramento, CA 95825916-472-0048Services available in Oakland
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“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.”
Verified client · Google review★★★★★
“Our warehouse got hit so we needed to hire overnight security ASAP. We hired Safety Zone because they gave us the cheapest quote in the area. Very happy with price and service, I definitely recommend them! They already prevented another theft from happening last week.”
Verified client · Yelp review★★★★★
“Safety Zone Security's dedication to customer satisfaction truly shone through their exceptional customer service. Their staff was always prompt, courteous, and professional in addressing any inquiries or concerns I had during the project.”
Verified client · Google reviewSecurity guard services in Oakland — FAQs
Do you provide cargo and trailer yard security near the Port of Oakland?
Yes. Yard security around the Port is one of our core Oakland assignments — gate control, trailer seal verification, and documented patrol rounds through the yard. Our patrol vehicles use GPS-verified checkpoints so you get timestamped proof that every round was walked.
How much do security guards cost in Oakland?
Ongoing coverage starts at $26.35 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 you cover Berkeley, Alameda, and San Leandro?
Yes. The same East Bay field teams cover Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, San Leandro, Hayward, and Richmond.
Nearby areas we serve
Need security guards in Oakland?
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.