Security Guard Companies in Riverside, California
This covers Riverside, California. Many pages below say “Riverside County,” which runs far beyond the city, out to the Coachella Valley, so confirm your address.
Riverside companies and license details
ShieldWise Security
Office listed PPO 122008 (from its site)
7155 Dimaggio St, Riverside, CA 92503
Consider for: Offices and commercial property, events and venues, healthcare sites
BBB A+ 0 complaints in 3 yrsYelp 5.0 out of 5 on Yelp 1 reviewMore about ShieldWise Security
- In its own words: “ShieldWise Security is headquartered in Riverside and provides licensed guard, patrol, and event security across Riverside County under California BSIS Private Patrol Operator License #122008.”
- Years in business: 2, per BBB
- Business type: Sole Proprietorship, per BBB
- BBB accreditation: Not accredited, which BBB says is optional
- License shown on its site: PPO 122008
American Force Private Security
Says it serves the area
“Vehicle Patrolling Riverside”
Consider for: Mobile patrols, events and venues, construction sites
BBB A+ Accredited · 0 complaints in 3 yrsYelp 5.0 out of 5 on Yelp 4 reviews San Bernardino listingMore about American Force Private Security
- In its own words: “We provide cost-effective professional and reliable on-site security and mobile patrol services to protect and secure your personnel and property.”
- Years in business: 15, per BBB
- Business type: Corporation, per BBB
- BBB accreditation: Accredited
American Shine Security
Says it serves the area License No PPO121638 (from its site)
“Mobile Patrol Security In Riverside”
Consider for: Mobile patrols, events and venues, construction sites
BBB A+ 0 complaints in 3 yrsYelp 4.0 out of 5 on Yelp 1 reviewMore about American Shine Security
- In its own words: “Protect your parking areas with American Shine Security’s expert security services.”
- Years in business: 3, per BBB
- Business type: Corporation, per BBB
- BBB accreditation: Not accredited, which BBB says is optional
- License shown on its site: License No PPO121638
Direct Guard Services
Says it serves the area
“Riverside County Security Guard Services”
Consider for: Offices and commercial property, events and venues, mobile patrols
BBB A+ 1 complaint in 3 yrsYelp 3.0 out of 5 on Yelp 2 reviewsMore about Direct Guard Services
- In its own words: “Protect your property, people, and business with professional security guard services in Riverside County.”
- Years in business: 8, per BBB
- Business type: Corporation, per BBB
- BBB accreditation: Not accredited, which BBB says is optional
My Security Guards
Says it serves the area PPO 121572 (from its site)
“Security Guard Company in Riverside County”
Consider for: Offices and commercial property, mobile patrols, events and venues
No matching BBB or Yelp profile foundMore about My Security Guards
- In its own words: “Private Patrol Operator #121572, serving the county with 24/7 dispatch and a branch office in neighboring Rancho Cucamonga.”
- License shown on its site: PPO 121572
Security Base Group
Says it serves the area PPO 121607 (from its site)
“24/7 On-Call Service in Riverside County”
Consider for: Events and venues, offices and commercial property, armed posts
No matching BBB or Yelp profile foundMore about Security Base Group
- In its own words: “Our armed guards are fully trained, certified, and prepared to protect high-risk properties, VIPs, and sensitive areas with professionalism and authority.”
- License shown on its site: PPO 121607
Security Guard Solutions
Says it serves the area
“Guarding Riverside County with expertise”
Consider for: Events and venues, offices and commercial property, HOAs and residential property
No matching BBB or Yelp profile foundMore about Security Guard Solutions
- In its own words: “SGS delivers licensed security solutions backed by trained officers and around-the-clock support.”
United Guard Services
Says it serves the area
“Security Guards in Riverside”
Consider for: Mobile patrols, armed posts, unarmed posts
No matching BBB or Yelp profile foundMore about United Guard Services
- In its own words: “If you need a security company in Riverside that can provide an armed guard, an unarmed guard, a mobile patrol officer or temporary security, United Guard Services is the right choice.”
We Guard
Says it serves the area
“Riverside Bodyguards/ Security Guards”
Consider for: Construction sites, personal protection, fire watch
No matching BBB or Yelp profile foundMore about We Guard
- In its own words: “Barrys Security is a second-generation, family-owned security firm that delivers the reliability of a major provider with the personal touch only a family business can offer.”
Alphabetical within type. Numbers come from company sites, so verify them. 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. Checked November 6, 2026.
Check the PPO license
California guard companies operate under a private patrol operator license. Search on the state's BSIS verify a license page.
City or county?
A company “serving Riverside County” may be based in Los Angeles or Orange County. Ask where its officers and supervisors start their shifts.
- Do you serve Riverside city, or the whole county?
- Is Palm Springs or Temecula extra?
See San Bernardino, the California guide, and unarmed coverage.