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Security Guard Services in Sacramento, CA

Book licensed security guards in Sacramento for events, construction sites, retail stores, offices and apartment communities. Tell us what you need once, and approved local security companies contact you with quotes.

Serving ZIP codes9581195814958169581795818958199582095822 +7 more

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What security guard companies in Sacramento can help with

Event and venue security
Construction site and vacant property patrols
Retail and loss-prevention officers
Apartment, HOA and gated-community patrols
Front desk and lobby officers
Armed and unarmed posts

Before you hire a security company

Every guard holds a current California guard registration (guard card) from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).
The company holds a California Private Patrol Operator (PPO) license.
Armed guards also hold a BSIS firearm permit.
Ask for proof of liability insurance and a written post order for your site.

Hiring security guard companies in Sacramento

In Sacramento, guards are commonly booked for events around Golden 1 Center and Old Sacramento, overnight patrols on construction sites, and regular patrols for apartment and HOA communities in areas like Midtown, East Sacramento and Land Park.

Local companies already know the area and travel times, which matters when you need a guard on short notice or a mobile patrol that covers several properties across Sacramento and nearby cities like West Sacramento, Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova.

How it works

Tell us what you need

Describe the job and your Sacramento ZIP code in the form above.

We match you locally

Your request goes to up to 3 approved security guard companies serving your area.

Compare and choose

Providers contact you with quotes. You pick the one that fits, or none at all.

Security guards in Sacramento: common questions

How do I get quotes from security guard companies in Sacramento?

Fill in the short form on this page with what you need and your ZIP code. We send your request to up to 3 matched local providers, and they contact you directly. It is free for customers, and you are not obliged to hire anyone.

Do security guards in California need a license?

Yes. Every unarmed guard needs a guard card from the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), and the company employing them needs a Private Patrol Operator license. Armed guards also need a BSIS firearm permit.

Can I book security for a one-day event in Sacramento?

Yes. Many local companies take single-event bookings. Give the date, hours, expected guest count and venue in your request so companies can quote the right number of guards.

Which areas around Sacramento do you cover?

We cover all of Sacramento, including Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park and Natomas. We also cover nearby cities such as West Sacramento, Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova.