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Security Companies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The companies below state Philadelphia coverage, but none of the pages we reviewed showed a street address in the city. Philadelphia also sits on two state lines, which matters for licensing.

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

Crossing state lines?

A guard licensed for work in Pennsylvania isn't automatically cleared in New Jersey or Delaware. New Jersey, for example, runs its own SORA security officer program. Ask about each state where you have a site.

Alphabetical within each type, not a ranking. “Consider for” reflects services each company names, not our testing. 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. All entries checked November 6, 2026.
CompanyConsider forDocumented location or service areaReviewsOfficial website
Executive Protection Services (EPS)
Says it serves the area
More about Executive Protection Services (EPS)
  • In its own words: “Echelon is structured to deliver real supervision, dependable staffing, and clear communication in environments where security failure creates operational risk.”
Offices and commercial property, personal protection, events and venues“Professional Security Guard Services in Philadelphia, PA”
No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
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GardaWorld
Says it serves the area
More about GardaWorld
  • In its own words: “Trust GardaWorld Security to provide concierge-style services to enhance hospitality, customer service, and security for your Philadelphia office tower, residential complex, or condo building.”
Offices and commercial property, mobile patrols, HOAs and residential property“Security Services in Philadelphia”
No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
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Main Line Private Security
Says it serves the area
More about Main Line Private Security
  • In its own words: “Our officers can protect worksites, business lobbies, educational facilities and medical facilities to keep people and equipment safe.”
Events and venues, offices and commercial property, mobile patrols“Our team of trained security guards, security services, and private security professionals are here to help you with all your security…”
No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
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PalAmerican Security
Says it serves the area
More about PalAmerican Security
  • In its own words: “Supported by 50 years of security experience and a national footprint across 44 states, PalAmerican delivers professionally trained security services led by Philadelphia‑based teams.”
Offices and commercial property, mobile patrols, healthcare sites“Security Services with National Expertise, Delivered Locally in Philadelphia”
No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
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Prosegur
Says it serves the area
More about Prosegur
  • In its own words: “Prosegur Security is a licensed Philadelphia security guard company serving commercial clients across Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey.”
Offices and commercial property, healthcare sites, events and venues“Philadelphia Security Guard Company”
No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
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Securitas
Says it serves the area
More about Securitas
  • In its own words: “We offer a variety of solutions, from dedicated on-site guarding to advanced electronic security systems.”
  • Business type: Corporation, per BBB
  • BBB accreditation: Not accredited, which BBB says is optional
Mobile patrols, events and venues, personal protection“Contact Securitas Security Services in Philadelphia”
BBB C+
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Sunstates Security
Says it serves the area
More about Sunstates Security
  • In its own words: “Sunstates specializes in delivering tailored security for a diverse range of markets.”
HOAs and residential property“Philadelphia Security Services”
No matching BBB or Yelp profile found
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Pennsylvania checks

For armed work, the State Police administer Act 235 lethal weapons training certification. Ask for each armed officer's certification. We didn't find a single statewide lookup for unarmed guard companies, so ask for business registration and insurance documents.

Local questions

  • Which office manages Philadelphia posts?
  • Do you cover the suburbs in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties?
  • Do you staff Center City high-rises, or campuses and health care?

Read the armed guard guide.