Professional unarmed security guard services that protect your people, property, and access points across US sites.
What's at stake
If you run a US business, you'll recognize the dilemma: you need a visible security presence to protect your people, deter incidents, and control access, but the wrong kind of security can undermine the welcoming environment you've worked hard to build.
Unarmed security officers are the right fit for a wide range of settings: corporate offices, retail locations, healthcare facilities, logistics sites, and educational campuses. Finding officers who combine genuine security expertise with the service mindset your environment demands is harder than it sounds.
Without the right unarmed security in place, you could be exposed on several fronts:
Unauthorized access: Uncontrolled entry points create safety and liability exposure
Slow incident response: Without trained officers on-site, issues can escalate before anyone resolves them
Poor visitor experience: Undertrained guards can make visitors feel unwelcome.
Compliance gaps: State licensing rules and site procedures vary, and lower-quality providers don't keep up
Why Securitas
Securitas helps organizations across the US protect their people, property, and operations with tailored unarmed security guard services. We combine carefully selected officers, written post orders that set out exactly what happens on your site, and ongoing oversight, so you get protection that addresses your risks and evolves with your business.
We train our unarmed security officers to observe, deter, and de-escalate before situations develop. They manage access control, monitor key areas, engage positively with visitors and staff, and communicate promptly when issues arise. We vet, screen, and prepare our officers to meet your site's specific procedures and brand standards.
What sets Securitas apart from other unarmed security guard companies is scale with local control. You get national coverage with local management and supervisory oversight on the ground, and post orders, patrol plans, and escalation procedures built around your site from day one. We hire rigorously, train to state licensing requirements, and send supervisors on regular site visits. Your unarmed security officers also work alongside existing access control, video, and alarm systems rather than around them.
Industries we serve
Whether you run a single high-traffic location or a complex multi-site portfolio, Securitas has the infrastructure to deliver consistent, professional unarmed security guard services at scale.
We work across a wide range of US industries, including commercial real estate, healthcare, manufacturing and logistics, retail, data centers, and higher education. Our local managers understand the specific risk profile and compliance requirements of each environment, and they deploy and manage your unarmed security officers to match accordingly.
For multi-site clients, we standardize post orders and reporting while keeping the flexibility to adapt to each location. You get unified visibility through our MySecuritas platform and a single point of accountability for quality and performance:
Unarmed security guard benefits
Explore integrated services
Unarmed security officers work best as part of an integrated solution. Securitas offers complementary services including mobile patrol, remote guarding, and electronic security, which combine with on-site guarding to match your site's specific risks and coverage requirements.
Security with the MySecuritas App
Stay informed about what matters most. MySecuritas sends you push notifications when alarm events occur, so you're always up-to-date on important incidents.
You'll receive access to the reports as soon as they're ready, so you don't have to wait for updates. All your security information is gathered in one place and easily accessible when you need it.
Security with the MySecuritas App
Stay informed and maintain control over your company's status with comprehensive details on every incident. MySecuritas provides you with quick access to detailed reports of all incidents, ensuring you're always up-to-date – whether it's a minor issue or a serious situation.
You can easily track important events as soon as they occur, allowing you to focus on what truly requires your attention. With MySecuritas, you have the tools you need to make the right decisions quickly and securely.
Security with the MySecuritas App
Use the information from MySecuritas to improve your security measures. The platform offers useful statistics and highlights that help you identify patterns and understand what works well.
Furthermore, you can gain insights into key trends and identify areas with potential for improvement. If necessary, you can download the data and share it with your employees. With MySecuritas, you can use what you learn to make your organization even better.
Security with the MySecuritas App
Take control of your security with the user-friendly tools in MySecuritas. You can manage your business and decide who has access to what, so you can easily maintain control.
Many tasks can be completed independently, so you don't have to wait for help. The platform also makes it easier for your employees to stay up-to-date and collaborate. With MySecuritas, you can act quickly and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Find answers to common questions about unarmed security guard services below. If yours isn't here, contact us and we'll help you find the right fit for your site.
An unarmed security officer is a trained security professional who provides protection without carrying a firearm. On-site, they manage access control, monitor for site safety and compliance, observe and report suspicious activity, assist visitors and staff, and respond to incidents according to documented procedures.
The difference is whether the officer carries a firearm. Armed security guards carry weapons and typically work in high-risk environments such as financial institutions, government facilities, or situations requiring a higher level of threat deterrence.
Unarmed security guards focus on deterrence, observation, access control, and de-escalation without the use of firearms or force. For most commercial and institutional settings in the US, unarmed security guard services provide the appropriate level of protection while maintaining a welcoming and non-intimidating environment for staff, visitors, and customers.
Unarmed security officers work across a wide range of US industries, including corporate offices and commercial real estate, healthcare facilities and hospitals, retail stores and shopping centers, logistics and distribution centers, manufacturing plants, data centers, educational institutions and campuses, and public-facing venues and hospitality sites.
The common thread is sites that need professional deterrence, access and visitor management, and a visible security presence, but where an armed presence would be unnecessary, inappropriate, or unwelcome.
Securitas unarmed security officers complete training that meets or exceeds all applicable state licensing requirements. Depending on the state, this includes guard card or registration requirements, background checks, drug screening, and required training hours.
Officers also receive site-specific training aligned with your post orders, access control procedures, and emergency protocols. Securitas monitors compliance with state-level licensing requirements across all US deployments, so you have confidence that every officer assigned to your site is qualified, verified, and compliant.
Yes. We train unarmed security officers to respond to incidents and emergencies according to your site's documented procedures. They observe and report, support first responders on arrival, assist with evacuation procedures, and handle de-escalation and crowd management.
They don't substitute for law enforcement or emergency medical services, but they know how to manage the situation and are trained to prevent it from escalating until professional responders arrive. Clear communication with responding units is part of every Securitas officer's training.
The cost of unarmed security guard services depends on several factors: the number of officers required, shift length, site location, post complexity, and state-level wage and licensing requirements. Securitas tailors pricing to your specific coverage needs rather than offering a one-size-fits-all rate.
The quickest way to get an accurate estimate is to request a quote and speak with a Securitas security specialist who can assess your site, understand your risks, and recommend the right coverage model for your budget.
Yes. Securitas supports single-site clients and large multi-location portfolios across the US and North America. For multi-site clients, we standardize post orders, reporting formats, and management oversight while adapting procedures to each location's risk profile and site conditions.
Clients with multiple sites also have access to the MySecuritas platform, which provides unified visibility across all locations, including officer activity, incident reports, and performance data, through a single dashboard accessible to your security and facilities teams.
Deployment timelines depend on your location, the number of officers needed, and the complexity of your site requirements. In many cases, Securitas can move quickly from initial assessment to deployment.
More complex multi-site engagements or specialized environments may take longer to get procedures and post orders right. Contact us to discuss your timeline and we'll be transparent about what's realistic for your situation.
An unarmed security patrol officer conducts regular foot or vehicle patrols of a site or campus without carrying a firearm. Patrol officers check access points, monitor for unauthorized activity, verify that areas are secure, and respond to reports or alarms during their rounds.
Unarmed patrol is common in commercial real estate, logistics campuses, retail parks, and residential communities where coverage across a large area matters more than a fixed guard post. You can deploy patrol officers as a standalone service, or combine them with fixed on-site unarmed security officers for layered coverage.
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