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Security Companies in Austin, Texas

Texas regulates private security through the Department of Public Safety. These Austin companies are split by what their pages actually show: a local address, or a statement of coverage.

By Security Briefing, an independent publication. Details checked . Listings are not endorsements.

Listing an Austin address

  • Allied Universal

    Office listed

    1812 Centre Creek Drive Suites 320 & 340 Austin, TX 78754

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, events and venues, healthcare sites

    BBB C+ 1 complaint in 3 yrs
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    • In its own words: “For more than 60 years, we've been serving, securing, and caring for the people and businesses in Austin with innovative, proactive security solutions custom tailored for each client.”
    • BBB accreditation: Not accredited, which BBB says is optional
    • License shown on its site: License B18046

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  • Ranger Protection

    Office listed

    6633 E. Hwy 290, Ste 210 Austin, TX 78723

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, mobile patrols, HOAs and residential property

    BBB Not rated 0 complaints in 3 yrs
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    More about Ranger Protection
    • In its own words: “Ranger Protection Agency provides armed and unarmed security officers, mobile patrol, and on-site security services throughout Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and surrounding Central Texas communities.”
    • Years in business: 20, per BBB
    • Business type: Limited Liability Company (LLC), per BBB
    • BBB accreditation: Not accredited, which BBB says is optional

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  • Signal Security

    Office listed

    8705 Shoal Creek Blvd, Suite 112 Austin, TX 78757

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, HOAs and residential property, mobile patrols

    No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
    More about Signal Security
    • In its own words: “Signal's mobile patrol services provide a highly visible security presence that deters threats, ensures property safety, and delivers peace of mind.”
    • License shown on its site: License: B26249001

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Stating Austin coverage

  • Enforce Security Services

    Says it serves the area

    “Contact Our Austin Office Today”

    Consider for: Mobile patrols, offices and commercial property, events and venues

    Yelp 2.3 out of 5 on Yelp 3 reviews Houston listing
    More about Enforce Security Services
    • In its own words: “Enforce Security Services, Inc. provides security guard & patrol services in Austin, TX and surrounding areas.”

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  • GardaWorld

    Says it serves the area

    “Security Services in Austin”

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, mobile patrols, HOAs and residential property

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    More about GardaWorld
    • In its own words: “We offer professional security guards, vigilant mobile patrols, and dedicated concierge security to protect your team, facilities, and assets.”
    • License shown on its site: License Number: B07179

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  • LP Global Security

    Says it serves the area

    “Security Services We Provide in Austin”

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, events and venues, armed posts

    No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
    More about LP Global Security
    • In its own words: “L&P Global Security provides licensed armed and unarmed security guards, mobile patrol, fire watch, construction site security, and commercial security solutions throughout Austin.”

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  • Marksman Security

    Says it serves the area

    “building in an Austin office park”

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, retail stores, HOAs and residential property

    No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
    More about Marksman Security
    • In its own words: “For over 20 years, we’ve provided professional security services in central Texas.”

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  • Prosegur

    Says it serves the area

    “Austin Security Guard Company”

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, healthcare sites, construction sites

    No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
    More about Prosegur
    • In its own words: “Prosegur Security is a licensed Austin security guard company serving commercial clients across the Austin metro and Central Texas.”
    • License shown on its site: License: C14763

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  • Ranger Guard

    Says it serves the area

    Company page for this area

    Consider for: Offices and commercial property, HOAs and residential property, events and venues

    Yelp 2.0 out of 5 on Yelp 3 reviews Houston listing
    More about Ranger Guard
    • In its own words: “Security officers that are professionally trained and equipped in Texas can come and protect you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and no matter what you’re doing and where you’re going.”

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Check a Texas license

Per the Texas DPS, it regulates the private security profession. Find a company with the license search linked from its licensing page.

What to ask in Austin

  • Do your officers work downtown festival and event crowds, or mainly offices and sites?
  • Is the fast-growing construction corridor east of the city inside your patrol area?

See also San Antonio, construction site security, and event security.

BBB details come from its profile; Yelp scores from Yelp's search listing, for the location shown. A score from a few reviews says little. We don't rate companies ourselves.