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Describe the job once. No more than 3 security companies can take your request and send you a quote. Free, with no obligation.

Free to request Up to 3 companies No obligation

Security companies are licensed by each state, for example by the Texas Department of Public Safety or the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Ask for a license number and check it with that state before you sign.

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What It Costs

What Does Security Guard Service Cost?

Client billing rates: what businesses pay security companies per hour, not guard wages.

$28–$85 per hour depending on service type and scope

Typical ranges. Rates vary by market, scope, and contract length.

Unarmed Static Guard $28 - $55/hr
Armed Security Guard $55 - $85/hr
Mobile Patrol $35 - $55/hr
Event Security $32 - $58/hr
Protection Officer $65 - $125+/hr
Fire Watch $30 - $48/hr
The Process

How EVO TrustGuard Works

1

Tell us what you need

Answer a few questions about the job: service type, number of officers, hours, and armed or unarmed.

2

Security companies see your request

Security companies on EVO TrustGuard see the details of your job, and no more than 3 can take it, so you are not flooded with calls.

3

Compare and choose

The companies that take your request contact you directly. Compare their quotes and choose one, or none. It costs you nothing either way.

What You Can Request

Security Services You Can Request

Static Security Guard

Fixed post, commercial & residential

Mobile Patrol

Vehicle patrols, multi-site coverage

Event Security

Concerts, corporate, private events

Construction Site

24/7 site protection, theft prevention

Protection Officer

Close protection, threat assessment

Fire Watch

Code compliance, overnight coverage

Common Questions

Security Guard Services: Common Questions

How much does a security guard cost?
Businesses typically pay $28 to $55 per hour for unarmed guards and $55 to $85 per hour for armed guards. These are client billing rates, what you pay the security company, not individual guard wages. Rates vary with service type, number of officers, armed or unarmed, contract length, and local market. Ongoing contracts usually get better rates than one-time or short-term jobs.
Do security companies need to be licensed?
Yes. Security companies and individual officers are licensed by each state, for example by the Texas Department of Public Safety or the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Ask for the company's state license number and look it up with that state before you sign a contract.
How fast can I get a security guard?
Many security companies can start within 24 to 72 hours on standard requests. Same-day coverage is sometimes possible for urgent needs, usually at a higher rate. Put your start date in the request so companies can tell you whether they can meet it.
What is the difference between armed and unarmed security?
Armed guards carry a firearm and need additional state licensing and training. They fit high-risk sites, cash handling, and executive protection. Unarmed guards suit most commercial, residential, and event needs and cost less per hour. The request asks armed or unarmed up front, so the companies that take it know what the job needs.
Is EVO TrustGuard free to use?
Yes. Requesting quotes is free, with no obligation. Security companies pay EVO TrustGuard to receive requests, so you never pay anything to use it.

Ready to Find Security?

A few questions. Free, with no obligation.

EVO TrustGuard helps businesses, individuals, and government agencies find security guard companies. You describe the job once, with the details a security company needs to quote it, and no more than 3 companies can take your request.

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