Security Guard Services · Detroit, MI

Security guard services in Detroit

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Enterprise clients

200+

Locations served

40+

Cities covered

Licensed & insured agencies
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Same-day Deployment
Why Detroit

Security in
Detroit.

Detroit's security work spans legacy industry and a downtown rebuilt block by block. Automotive plants and the supplier campuses stretching out to Dearborn, Auburn Hills, and Warren need perimeter, gatehouse, and shift-change crowd control on a manufacturing schedule. Vacant-property watch and construction-site patrol remain heavy as redevelopment fills in Midtown, Corktown's Michigan Central district, and the riverfront. The sports core packs three venues within walking distance, so Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and Ford Field generate dense event-night demand for crowd and parking-deck staffing. Freight crossing the Ambassador Bridge and moving through Detroit River terminals keeps logistics yards on access control. TechTown and New Center add corporate-lobby and after-hours coverage, all handled by guards licensed through Michigan's LARA.

Coverage

Across
Detroit.

Licensed guards available throughout Detroit and the surrounding metro area.

Downtown
Midtown
Corktown
Dearborn
Royal Oak
Southfield
Auburn Hills
Grosse Pointe
Process

Hired in
under
24 hours.

Skip the agency calls and RFPs. Book directly through our platform and get officers on-site the same day in Detroit.

(01)

Tell us your needs

Specify your location in Detroit, dates, number of guards, and any requirements. Our platform matches you instantly with available, licensed officers from vetted Michigan agencies.

(02)

Choose your guards

Review profiles, ratings, and qualifications from our multi-agency network across Detroit. Select the professionals best suited to your site.

(03)

Monitor & manage

Track guards in real-time, receive AI-generated incident reports, and manage billing through one platform. Rate guards after each shift.

Included

Everything
you need.

Every booking through Calvis includes these as standard — no add-ons, no surprises.

On-demand booking

Book coverage in minutes, not days. No lengthy procurement or RFP process.

Licensed & vetted guards

Every guard comes from a vetted, state-licensed agency, background-checked and verified.

Same-day availability

Need guards today? Our local agency network means officers can be on-site fast.

Real-time GPS tracking

See guard locations live from your Calvis dashboard — full visibility and accountability.

Monthly & recurring plans

Book by the shift or lock in a recurring contract. Dedicated account management included.

Multi-agency network

Access top professionals from multiple licensed agencies — better availability, higher quality.

Performance ratings

See guard ratings before booking. Rate after each shift to maintain quality standards.

Transparent pricing

See rates upfront before you book. No hidden fees, no surprise invoices.

FAQ

Common
questions

Michigan licenses private security through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), with separate requirements for unarmed officers and for armed private security police. Calvis confirms each guard's LARA credential for the role before they're assigned, viewable in the platform ahead of the shift.

Yes. The downtown sports district clusters three major venues together, which spikes demand on game and concert nights. Calvis connects you with local agencies that staff event overflow, parking structures, and surrounding hospitality, with same-day deployment when an event books late.

Yes. With active redevelopment across Corktown, Midtown, and the riverfront, material-yard theft and vacant-building access are constant concerns. Calvis sources guards for mobile and standing site patrol, and AI-assisted incident reports give you a documented record of every walk-through and disturbance.

In most cases, same-day. Calvis maintains a multi-agency network across Detroit and the surrounding metro area, so there's almost always a licensed officer available for same-day deployment. For specialized requirements, lead time may be 24–48 hours.

Yes. Every guard comes from a vetted, Michigan-licensed agency, is background-checked, and is insured. Calvis only works with licensed agencies and verifies credentials before each shift.

Transparent and upfront — you see the rate before you book, with no upfront payment and no surprise invoices. Book by the shift or set up a recurring monthly contract.

Ready to secure
your Detroit
business?

Licensed Michigan agencies
Monthly & recurring contracts available
Same-day deployment available

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