Office Buildings
Security for corporate offices, business parks, and multi-tenant commercial buildings with lobby security and access control.
California Licensed & Insured
Commercial Security in California
ShieldWise Security provides comprehensive commercial security guard services throughout California for businesses, office buildings, retail stores, warehouses, industrial facilities, and commercial properties. Our BSIS-licensed security officers offer customized protection including access control, asset protection, employee safety, loss prevention, and emergency response, serving commercial clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and statewide with flexible armed and unarmed security solutions.
BSIS Licensed & Insured
24/7 Dispatch & Rapid Response
Trained, Vetted, Professional Guards
Overview
ShieldWise Security delivers California's most comprehensive commercial security guard services, protecting businesses, office buildings, retail stores, warehouses, industrial facilities, and commercial properties throughout the state. With over 15 years of experience securing commercial enterprises from small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, we provide customized security solutions that address each client's unique operational needs, risk profile, and budget requirements.<br><br>Our commercial security officers are BSIS-licensed professionals with extensive training in business security operations, access control systems, emergency response procedures, loss prevention techniques, workplace safety protocols, and professional customer service. We understand that commercial security requires balancing effective protection with positive customer experiences and productive work environments. Our guards become valued members of your team, learning your business operations, personnel, and security requirements.<br><br>Whether you need full-time lobby security for office buildings, loss prevention for retail operations, overnight warehouse protection, construction site security, or specialized security for banking, healthcare, or technology facilities, ShieldWise Security provides scalable commercial security solutions throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and all California business centers. Our 24/7 operations support ensures rapid response and continuous protection for your commercial enterprise.
Common Use Cases
When you need commercial security in California
Retail Security
Loss prevention and security for retail stores, shopping centers, and commercial retail operations.
Warehouses & Distribution
Security for warehouses, distribution centers, logistics facilities, and inventory storage operations.
Industrial Facilities
Security officers for manufacturing plants, industrial complexes, and production facilities.
Healthcare & Medical
Professional security for medical offices, clinics, healthcare facilities, and medical buildings.
Financial & Banking
Armed and unarmed security for banks, credit unions, financial centers, and money handling operations.
Licensing, Vetting & Training
All ShieldWise commercial security guards hold valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard Cards, with armed officers maintaining Exposed Firearms Permits when required. Our commercial security personnel undergo extensive background checks including LiveScan fingerprinting, criminal history verification, employment history validation, and professional reference checks. Each officer completes comprehensive training in commercial security operations and best practices, access control systems and procedures, emergency response and evacuation, workplace violence prevention, loss prevention techniques, customer service and professionalism, incident documentation and reporting, and industry-specific security protocols. We maintain comprehensive general liability insurance exceeding $2 million, workers' compensation coverage for all guards, professional liability insurance, and surety bonds as required. We provide certificates of insurance and detailed security reports to all commercial clients.
BSIS Licensed
Fully Insured & Bonded
Background Checked
Professionally Trained
Flexible Engagement Options
Flexible Hourly Guards
Hourly commercial security starting at $35/hour
- BSIS-licensed professional officers
- Armed or unarmed options
- Flexible scheduling (day/evening/overnight)
- No long-term contracts required
Part-Time Security Programs
Scheduled coverage for specific business hours or days
- Consistent officer assignments
- Custom scheduling to match operations
- Perfect for retail and office hours
- Month-to-month flexibility
Full-Time Security Contracts
Dedicated 24/7 or business-hour security with preferred pricing
- Dedicated security officer teams
- Significant contract discounts
- Site-specific training included
- Account manager and supervisor support
Statewide Coverage Across California
ShieldWise Security provides commercial security throughout California with rapid deployment and local expertise in major metropolitan areas and cities statewide.
Los Angeles
Orange County
San Diego
San Jose
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fresno
Long Beach
Oakland
Bakersfield
Anaheim
Santa Ana
Riverside
Irvine
Stockton
Chula Vista
Don't see your city? We serve clients throughout California. Contact us for coverage in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial security guard services in California typically range from $35-$85 per hour per guard, depending on whether guards are armed or unarmed, shift type (day/evening/overnight), location, and contract length. Unarmed guards start at $35-$55/hour, while armed guards cost $65-$85/hour. Full-time contracts and long-term agreements receive discounted rates. Most businesses budget $4,000-$15,000 monthly for professional security coverage.
Commercial security guards provide access control and visitor management, employee and customer safety, asset and inventory protection, loss prevention and theft deterrence, regular property patrols (interior/exterior), parking lot and vehicle monitoring, emergency response and coordination, incident documentation and reporting, alarm response, and professional representation of your business.
Unarmed security is appropriate for most commercial businesses including offices, retail stores, warehouses, and low-risk environments. Armed security is recommended for banks and financial institutions, high-value retail (jewelry, electronics), cash-intensive businesses, properties with previous armed incidents, and businesses in high-crime areas. We provide free security assessments to determine appropriate protection levels.
Yes, many commercial insurance providers offer premium discounts for businesses with professional security services. Licensed security guards demonstrate risk mitigation and can result in 5-20% insurance savings depending on your industry and coverage. Security also reduces theft, vandalism, liability claims, and workers' compensation incidents, lowering overall insurance costs.
Yes, ShieldWise Security specializes in retail security and loss prevention services throughout California. Our retail security officers provide visible theft deterrence, customer service, shoplifting prevention and apprehension, inventory protection, employee theft monitoring, fitting room monitoring, and comprehensive incident reporting for retail stores, boutiques, shopping centers, and commercial retail operations.
We offer same-day commercial security deployment for emergency situations in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego areas. For planned security needs, we can typically deploy guards within 24-48 hours statewide across California. Long-term contracts allow dedicated officer assignments who learn your business, employees, and security requirements.
Yes, ShieldWise Security maintains comprehensive general liability insurance exceeding $2 million in coverage, workers' compensation insurance for all guards, professional liability coverage, and surety bonds as required by California law. We provide certificates of insurance to all commercial clients upon request for lease agreements, insurance compliance, and vendor requirements.
Our commercial security guards complete BSIS-required Guard Card training plus specialized commercial security training including business security operations, access control and visitor management, emergency response and evacuation procedures, workplace violence prevention, professional customer service, conflict de-escalation, loss prevention techniques, incident documentation, and industry-specific protocols for your business type (retail, office, warehouse, healthcare, etc.).
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