Searching for security guards near you in Oakland, CA? Surefire Security is a licensed Bay Area security company headquartered 20 minutes away in Fremont, with officers positioned across Oakland for fast, professional coverage. Oakland is 25 minutes from our Fremont headquarters via I-880, with officers stationed in East Bay corridors for faster response. California PPO 121780. BSIS-certified officers. Call (510) 789-6304 now for same-day dispatch, or request a free property walk-through.
Security Guards Near You in Oakland — What We Deploy
Every Surefire officer deployed in Oakland holds a current California BSIS Guard Card, is uniformed, and arrives with documented post orders specific to your property. We deploy across the Port of Oakland industrial corridor, Jack London Square, downtown Broadway and Franklin, West Oakland warehousing, Fruitvale, Temescal, Rockridge, Lake Merritt, and the I-880 belt. Coverage types available in Oakland:
- Unarmed security guards — the standard for most Oakland commercial, retail, and residential properties
- Armed security guards — for high-value or high-risk sites; all armed officers hold BSIS Exposed Firearms Permits
- Mobile vehicle patrol — marked vehicles with visible lights running randomized rounds; ideal for storage facilities, industrial parks, and multi-site portfolios
- Fire watch coverage — for sprinkler impairments, hot work permits, and fire alarm testing; fire marshal-ready documentation
- Event security — corporate events, weddings, festivals, and private functions across Oakland
- Concierge and lobby security — for apartment communities, office buildings, and hotels
Response Times in Oakland
Oakland dispatch typically responds within 2 hours for emergency coverage during business hours, 3 hours overnight, and 24-48 hours for scheduled deployment. Oakland has the highest incident rate of any city we cover — visible, proactive security presence matters more here than anywhere else in the Bay Area.
Oakland Properties We Serve
Surefire covers port-adjacent warehousing, downtown commercial, apartment communities, cannabis dispensaries, retail centers, restaurants, and healthcare facilities across Oakland. For full local detail on coverage corridors, common security triggers, and city-specific pricing, see our dedicated Oakland security services page.
Who Calls Us From Oakland
- Property managers managing apartment, commercial, or mixed-use portfolios in Oakland
- General contractors needing jobsite security or same-day fire watch for Oakland projects
- Hotel and motel operators looking for hospitality-trained officers
- Storage facility operators dealing with recurring break-ins
- Event coordinators planning corporate or private events in Oakland
- Business owners, HOA boards, and facilities directors comparing security vendors — see our 10% off switching offer
Security Guard Pricing in Oakland
2026 Oakland rates run $30–$45/hour for unarmed officers and $40–$65/hour for armed coverage, with typical 4-hour shift minimums. Overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts carry a 10–20% premium. Multi-site and long-term contracts get volume pricing. Full breakdown in our Bay Area Security Guard Cost Guide.
Nearby Coverage
Also serving nearby cities: Alameda, San Leandro, Emeryville, Berkeley. See our full Bay Area service areas for all 70+ cities we cover.
Call for Security Guards Near You in Oakland
Whether you need coverage tonight or are evaluating security vendors for a long-term contract, call (510) 789-6304 — our operations team answers 24/7 — or request a free walk-through. Surefire Security. California PPO 121780. BSIS-certified officers. Headquartered in Fremont, serving Oakland and the full Bay Area.
