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How to Find Local Unarmed Security Companies

To find unarmed security near you, pick your city below, shortlist firms that confirm your address, and compare how they cover shifts when an officer doesn't show.

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Start with your city

Not listed? Search your state's license lookup, or use the state table in our armed guard guide.

What unarmed officers typically do

  • Entry control

    Check IDs, sign in visitors, and manage deliveries.

  • Observation

    Rounds, camera watch, and spotting safety problems.

  • Reporting

    Daily logs and written incident reports.

  • Escalation

    Calling police, EMS, and your contact, in the agreed order.

Coverage checklist

  • Overnight shifts: How do you confirm the officer is awake and on post?
  • Replacement staffing: If someone calls out at 10 p.m., who covers, and how fast?
  • Supervisor contact: Who do we call, and do they visit the site?
  • Training: What is site-specific, beyond the state minimum?
  • Turnover: Will we get the same officers?

Compare on the same terms

Ask for hours, posts, and supervision in writing. Some sites may be better served by scheduled patrol visits than a full-time post. If a state requires a guard credential, it usually applies to unarmed officers too; our explainer on the security guard card gives background.