Searching for security guards near you in San Jose, CA? Surefire Security is a licensed Bay Area security company headquartered 20 minutes away in Fremont, with officers positioned across San Jose for fast, professional coverage. San Jose is 30 minutes from our Fremont headquarters via I-880 or I-680, with South Bay officers positioned 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 San Jose — What We Deploy
Every Surefire officer deployed in San Jose holds a current California BSIS Guard Card, is uniformed, and arrives with documented post orders specific to your property. We deploy across downtown San Jose, North 1st Street tech campuses, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santana Row and Valley Fair retail, the Berryessa corridor, Alum Rock, Willow Glen, and the Almaden commercial district. Coverage types available in San Jose:
- Unarmed security guards — the standard for most San Jose 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 San Jose
- Concierge and lobby security — for apartment communities, office buildings, and hotels
Response Times in San Jose
San Jose dispatch typically responds within 2 hours for emergency coverage during business hours, 3 hours overnight, and 24-48 hours for scheduled deployment. San Jose is the largest city we cover — multi-site and portfolio coverage is common here for property managers and GCs.
San Jose Properties We Serve
Surefire covers tech corporate campuses, industrial parks, high-density apartment communities, retail centers, hotels near the convention center, and healthcare facilities across San Jose. For full local detail on coverage corridors, common security triggers, and city-specific pricing, see our dedicated San Jose security services page.
Who Calls Us From San Jose
- Property managers managing apartment, commercial, or mixed-use portfolios in San Jose
- General contractors needing jobsite security or same-day fire watch for San Jose 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 San Jose
- Business owners, HOA boards, and facilities directors comparing security vendors — see our 10% off switching offer
Security Guard Pricing in San Jose
2026 San Jose 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: Santa Clara, Milpitas, Campbell, Sunnyvale. See our full Bay Area service areas for all 70+ cities we cover.
Call for Security Guards Near You in San Jose
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 San Jose and the full Bay Area.
