Armed security guards
Licensed armed officers for higher-risk sites. Most of our guards are licensed for firearms, baton, pepper spray and power to arrest.
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Licensed · Insured · BSIS PPO #121572
Security guards for San Francisco businesses.
Armed and unarmed guards, security patrol services and 24/7 security guard services in San Francisco, from a licensed private security company.
- 30-day trialon new service
- No overtime billingexcept major holidays
- Supervised every shifttwo inspections per 8 hours
- 50+
- years protecting California businesses
- 13M+
- hours of security delivered in 2024
- Top 1%
- nationwide on the Inc. 5000
- 24/7
- security consultants on call
Services
Guards, patrols and fire watch from one California company.
Armed and unarmed security guard services, day and night, on foot, by marked vehicle or by golf cart. Short term, long term or a single day.
Unarmed security guards
Uniformed officers for access control, front desk and foot patrol. Choose from three uniform styles to suit your property.
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Security patrol services
Marked vehicle and golf cart patrols for large properties or multiple facilities, plus parking enforcement.
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Fire watch and construction security
Fire watch services and construction site security for active job sites and after-hours coverage.
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Event security services
Special events, trade shows, private events and sporting events, staffed around your event hours.
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Executive protection
Bodyguard and personal security for executives and high-profile individuals.
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Terms that make the decision easy.
Most security contracts ask you to take the risk. Ours are written the other way round.
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30-day trial
Citiguard offers services on a 30-day trial basis.
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No overtime billing
With the exception of major holidays, we do not charge overtime to our clients.
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Supervised every shift
Field supervisors with over 15 years of experience visit client sites for scheduled and random inspections at least twice in an 8-hour shift.
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A live person at any hour
Our security consultants operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Post orders written for your site
We tailor customized post orders for every location. No two sites get the same plan.
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Insured above the minimum
We hold more than the state-required limits in liability and workers' compensation insurance.
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CitiTrac included
Every client gets CitiTrac free of charge.
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Any contract length
Short term, long term or just for the day, starting with a free consultation.
What you're paying for
Being on post is the minimum.
Our officers
Who shows up at your site.
Every officer is background checked before hire, trained before their first post, and trained again throughout their career. Our turnover is significantly below the industry average, so the officers who learn your site stay on it.
Screened before hire
- Civil and criminal court history
- Drug testing, repeated at random
- Motor vehicle report for patrol drivers
- Previous employment verification
- Personal reference check
- Professional reference check
- Workers' compensation report
Trained before their first post
- Power to arrest and guard card
- Arrest procedures for security personnel
- Basic law for security officers
- CPR, first aid and AED
- Observation skills and report writing
- Security patrol procedures
- Earthquake, fire and bomb threats
- Client relations and service attitude
- Firearm, baton and pepper spray permits
Trained throughout their career
- Verbal de-escalation techniques
- Crowd control
- Emergency evacuation techniques
- Complete apprehension and arrest procedures
- Surveillance techniques
- Being a credible witness in court
- OSHA and workplace safety
- Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
- Antiterrorism techniques
Industries
Who we protect.
Our security consultants have worked in property management, manufacturing and customer service, so they know what each kind of site expects.
- Airports
- Apartment complexes
- Auto dealers
- Business parks
- Campuses
- Churches and synagogues
- Clinics
- Condominiums
- Construction sites
- Education institutions
- Energy and utilities
- Financial institutions
- Gated communities
- Government facilities
- High rises and lofts
- Homeowners associations
- Hospitals and medical centers
- Hotels and motels
- Logistics and transportation
- Manufacturing facilities
- Movie studios
- Office buildings
- Parking facilities
- Private events
- Restaurants
- Retail stores
- Schools
- Shopping centers and malls
- Sporting events
- Storage facilities
- Trade shows
- Warehouses
Coverage
Security guard services in San Francisco
Citiguard provides security guards and patrol services for San Francisco and Bay Area offices, campuses, construction sites and events.
Areas we coverSan Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, San Mateo, Fremont and the wider Bay Area
How it works
From first call to officers on post.
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Tell us about the site
Send the form or call. Tell us what you're securing, the hours you need covered and how soon.
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Free consultation
A security protection consultant talks through your concerns and recommends the most cost-effective coverage.
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Post orders for your location
We write customized post orders for your site and match officers to the environment.
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Officers on post
Officers arrive on time and in uniform. Supervisors inspect every shift, and your first 30 days are a trial.
Recognition
Over 50 years in California. Still growing.
- #3,229Inc. 5000, America's fastest-growing private companies
- #61in our industry on the Inc. 5000
- 4.8aggregate Google score
Top Workplaces recognition is based on employee feedback through Energage.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask first.
How much does it cost to hire security guards?
Cost depends on whether you need armed or unarmed guards, how many guards, how long you need them (hourly, daily or ongoing) and where your property is. Send the form or call and we'll give you a transparent estimate for your site.
Are your security guards armed or unarmed?
Both. We'll help you choose based on the level of risk, the location of your property and the security presence you want. Armed or not, every officer goes through comprehensive training.
What security guard services does Citiguard provide?
Armed and unarmed guards for commercial, industrial and residential properties, plus fire watch, construction security, vehicle patrol, event security and executive protection.
How quickly can coverage start?
Tell us your start date in the form. If you need officers within 48 hours, call (844) 333-0262 so a consultant can confirm availability for your site right away.
Which areas does Citiguard cover?
We serve businesses across California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Sacramento.
Do your guards receive special training?
Yes. Training starts before an officer's first assignment and continues throughout their career, and it can be tailored to each client's site.
How do I choose a security guard company?
Look for a state license, industry experience and client reviews. Citiguard is licensed (PPO #121572), insured above state minimums, and has served California businesses for over 50 years.