Security Guard Services›Houston, TX
Houston, TX

Find Security Guard Services in Houston, TX

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What It Costs

What Does Security Guard Service Cost in Houston?

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

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

Typical Houston-area ranges. Rates vary by 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

Houston Metro

Across the Houston Area

Requests are welcome from anywhere in the greater Houston area, including:

Sugar Land
The Woodlands
Katy
Pasadena
Pearland
Baytown
Conroe
League City
Common Questions

Security Guard Services in Houston, TX

How much does a security guard cost in Houston?
Businesses in Houston 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, and contract length. Ongoing contracts usually get better rates than one-time or short-term jobs.
Do security companies in Houston need to be licensed?
Yes. Security companies and individual officers in Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Ask for the company's license number and look it up with the Texas Department of Public Safety before you sign a contract.
How fast can I get a security guard in Houston?
Many Houston 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.

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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.