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Specify your security requirements for Austin — location, date, time, number of guards, and service type. Our platform matches you with the best available guards from our vetted agency network.
Security guards
in Austin.
On-demand security services for businesses in Austin, TX. Book verified, licensed security professionals instantly through our platform from multiple vetted agencies across Texas.
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Why AustinLocal
Local
expertise.
Austin's explosive growth as a tech corridor and cultural destination drives year-round security demand. From SXSW and ACL festival crowds on 6th Street to the construction boom reshaping East Austin and the Domain, businesses need guards who understand Texas licensing and can handle high-traffic, high-energy environments.
Licensing
All security guards deployed through Calvis in Austin are licensed through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Bureau. Credentials are verified before every assignment.
Pricing
Transparent rates for Austin
Unarmed Guards
$30–46/hr
Licensed, background-checked, uniformed security professionals for general site protection.
Armed Guards
$55–88/hr
Firearms-certified guards with additional training and enhanced background screening per Texas law.
Coverage
Areas we
serve.
Professional security coverage across Austin neighborhoods, business districts, and the greater Greater Austin.
Service Areas
Downtown
South Congress
East Austin
The Domain
Zilker
Mueller
Round Rock
Cedar Park
Business Districts
Downtown
Domain
Southeast Tech Corridor
Also serving the greater Greater Austin region
Process
Book guards
in Austin
instantly.
We combine advanced AI technology with a professional guard network to secure your Austin site instantly.
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Choose Your Guards
Review profiles, ratings, and qualifications of available guards from multiple Texas licensed agencies. Select the professionals that best fit your Austin security needs.
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Monitor & Manage
Track guards in real-time with GPS location monitoring, receive AI-generated incident reports, and manage everything through our platform. Transparent timesheets ensure accurate billing for your Austin operations.
Services
Security
solutions.
Comprehensive security services tailored for Austin businesses, from entertainment venues to corporate offices.
Nightclub Security
Licensed door security, crowd control, and VIP protection for nightclubs, bars, and entertainment venues.
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Experienced security guards for bars, pubs, and cocktail lounges. Ensure patron safety and venue compliance.
Learn more →Event Security
Comprehensive security for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and private parties.
Learn more →Retail Security
Loss prevention and security services for retail stores, shopping centers, and malls.
Learn more →Healthcare Security
Specialized security for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities ensuring patient and staff safety.
Learn more →Financial Security
Armed and unarmed security for banks, credit unions, and financial institutions.
Learn more →Cannabis Security
Compliant security services for dispensaries, grow facilities, and cannabis businesses.
Learn more →Warehouse Security
Protect warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics facilities from theft and unauthorized access.
Learn more →Off-Duty Officers
Certified off-duty law enforcement officers providing the highest level of deterrence and arrest authority for high-risk environments.
Learn more →Executive Protection
Discreet personal protection for C-suite executives, business leaders, and corporate VIPs.
Learn more →Celebrity Protection
Professional bodyguards for celebrities, entertainers, athletes, and public figures.
Learn more →VIP Protection
High-level security for diplomats, politicians, and visiting dignitaries.
Learn more →Emergency Security
Immediate security response available 24/7. Same-day deployment for urgent situations requiring instant protection.
Learn more →Fire Watch
Temporary fire watch services for buildings with suppression system outages. Code-compliant, immediate deployment, NFPA-trained officers.
Learn more →Platform
Why
Calvis.
Unlike traditional security companies in Austin, Calvis gives you access to top professionals from multiple licensed agencies, all managed through one platform.
Multi-Agency Access
Traditional agencies limit you to their guards. Calvis gives you access to the best guards from multiple Texas licensed agencies, ensuring better availability and quality.
Real-Time Tracking
Live GPS tracking shows exactly where your guards are in Austin. Digital timesheets eliminate billing disputes with verified clock-in/out times.
AI-Powered Reporting
Guards create detailed incident reports using AI assistance. All reports are automatically organized and stored securely for easy access.
Performance Ratings
Rate guards after each shift. Our platform uses this data to continuously improve guard quality and ensure you get the best professionals in Austin.
Quality Guaranteed
Every guard in Austin is licensed, background-checked, insured, and continuously monitored. Our no-show guarantee ensures you're never left without coverage.
Competitive Pricing
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Our multi-agency platform provides better rates — you only pay for verified hours worked.
Industries
Who we protect in Austin
Tech Campuses & Startups
Specialized security for tech campuses & startups in Austin.
Live Music & Events
Specialized security for live music & events in Austin.
Construction & Development
Specialized security for construction & development in Austin.
Retail & Mixed-Use
Specialized security for retail & mixed-use in Austin.
University Campuses
Specialized security for university campuses in Austin.
Healthcare
Specialized security for healthcare in Austin.
FAQ
Common
questions
Calvis provides on-demand security services in Austin. You can book verified guards instantly through our platform, with same-day deployment available in most cases. Our multi-agency network ensures guard availability even during peak demand.
Unlike traditional security agencies that limit you to their own guards, Calvis is a platform connecting you with the best guards from multiple vetted Texas licensed agencies. This means better availability, higher quality, competitive pricing, and transparent performance tracking.
Every guard's location is tracked via GPS during their shift in Austin. You can see exactly where guards are through our platform dashboard. This ensures accountability and helps verify that guards are properly patrolling your property.
Unarmed security guards in Austin typically cost $30–46/hr. Armed guards range from $55–88/hr. Rates depend on service type, shift duration, and specific requirements. Get an instant quote through our platform.
Yes. All security guards in Austin are licensed through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Bureau, insured, and background-checked. Our platform continuously verifies license status and compliance.
Yes, we provide both armed and unarmed security guards in Austin through our partner agencies. All armed guards have additional firearms training, certifications, and enhanced background screening as required by Texas law.
Our platform includes a no-show guarantee. If a guard cancels or doesn't show up, our system automatically finds a replacement from our Austin agency network. You're never left without coverage.
Guards use our mobile app to create incident reports with AI assistance. The AI helps structure reports, ensures all necessary details are captured, and automatically organizes reports for easy access. All reports for your Austin operations are securely stored in the platform.
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