Guard Services
Security Guard Services in Houston
Armed and unarmed officers for every assignment. Construction sites, corporate offices, retail stores, events, residential communities. Texas DPS certified, background-checked and insured.
Guard Services We Provide
Armed Security Guards
Texas DPS Level III certified officers with firearms training and range qualification. High-value assets, executive protection, high-risk locations. $30–60/hr.
Unarmed Security Guards
Level II certified officers for access control, lobby security, parking lot patrol and property monitoring. The most common assignment type. $25–55/hr.
Mobile Patrol Services
Marked vehicle patrols on randomized schedules. Covers more ground than a stationary guard. Construction sites, industrial parks, residential communities. $28–50/hr.
Event Security
Crowd management, access control, VIP protection for concerts, corporate events, weddings and private parties. $500–$3,000 per event depending on size and staffing.
Guard Pricing at a Glance
| Service | Hourly Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Unarmed Guard | $25–55/hr | Offices, retail, lobbies, parking lots |
| Armed Guard | $30–60/hr | Construction, high-value, financial |
| Mobile Patrol | $28–50/hr | Large properties, neighborhoods, sites |
| Event Security | $30–55/hr | Concerts, corporate, private events |
| Executive Protection | $200–500/hr | VIP, personal, travel security |
Full pricing breakdown on our cost guide page.
What Makes a Good Security Guard Company
Houston has hundreds of security companies. Most are terrible. Here's what separates the professionals from the guys who just bought a uniform on Amazon:
- → Texas DPS license verification. Every legitimate company has a company license number you can verify on the DPS website. Every officer carries an individual pocket card. If they can't show credentials, walk away.
- → Insurance documentation. General liability ($1M minimum), workers' comp and professional liability. Ask for certificates of insurance naming your property as additional insured. No insurance = you're personally liable if something goes wrong.
- → Supervisor oversight. Guards left unsupervised for 8–12 hour shifts will underperform. Good companies have field supervisors doing random checks, GPS tracking on mobile units and digital reporting systems.
- → Backup coverage. Guards call in sick. Cars break down. What's the company's policy for filling a vacant post? A good company guarantees coverage within 2 hours. A bad one leaves your property unguarded until the next shift.
Industries We Serve
Different industries have different security requirements. We staff accordingly:
- → Construction sites — after-hours armed patrols, tool and material theft prevention
- → Warehouses — loading dock access, cargo screening, employee monitoring
- → Oil & gas — TWIC-card holders, petrochemical facility access control
- → Retail — loss prevention, parking lot safety, shoplifting deterrence
- → HOA/Residential — gate access, community patrols, visitor screening
Request Guard Services
Tell us the location, schedule and assignment type. We'll respond with a custom quote within 2 hours.