Security guards
in San Francisco.
Vetted, licensed security agencies serving San Francisco and surrounding areas. Same-day deployment, transparent pricing, and real-time GPS tracking for every shift.
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Local
expertise.
San Francisco's density, high-value real estate, and concentration of tech offices create unique security challenges. From SOMA startup campuses and Financial District towers to Union Square luxury retail and Mission District mixed-use properties, businesses need BSIS-licensed guards who understand the city's specific regulations around access control and patrol.
Licensing
All security guards deployed through Calvis in San Francisco are licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Credentials are verified before every assignment.
Transparent rates for San Francisco
Unarmed Guards
$35–55/hr
Licensed, background-checked, uniformed security professionals for general site protection.
Armed Guards
$60–100/hr
Firearms-certified guards with additional training and enhanced background screening per California law.
Areas we serve in San Francisco
Everything
included.
Every booking includes GPS tracking, AI incident reports, performance ratings, and dedicated account management.
Same-day deployment
Guards can be on-site in San Francisco within hours. Our local agency network ensures fast response even during peak demand.
State-licensed guards
Every guard is licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and holds current credentials for California.
GPS-tracked patrols
Real-time GPS tracking for every guard on shift in San Francisco. Full accountability from your dashboard.
Armed & unarmed options
Unarmed guards from $35–55/hr and armed guards from $60–100/hr. Choose the level of coverage you need.
Monthly contracts
Set up recurring shifts with dedicated guards. Flexible scheduling with no long-term lock-in required.
Performance ratings
Rate guards after each shift. Only top-rated professionals are matched to your property.
No-show guarantee
If a guard cancels, our San Francisco agency network provides an automatic replacement. You're never left uncovered.
Multi-agency access
Access guards from multiple vetted agencies across San Francisco Bay Area. Better availability and competitive rates.
Industries we protect in San Francisco
Common
questions
Unarmed security guards in San Francisco typically cost $35–55/hr. Armed guards range from $60–100/hr. Rates depend on service type, shift duration, and specific requirements. Get an instant quote through our platform.
Calvis can deploy guards in San Francisco the same day in most cases. Our network of local agencies across San Francisco Bay Area ensures availability even on short notice.
Security guards in California must be licensed through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). All Calvis guards in San Francisco hold current, verified licenses and have passed background checks.
Yes. We provide both armed and unarmed guards in San Francisco. Armed guards have additional firearms training and certifications as required by California law. Armed rates start at $60–100/hr.
We cover all of San Francisco and surrounding areas including Financial District, SOMA, Mission District, Marina, Union Square, Mission Bay, Embarcadero, Nob Hill. Our multi-agency network ensures coverage across the full San Francisco Bay Area.
Yes. Calvis supports recurring shift schedules and monthly contracts for San Francisco businesses. You get dedicated guards who learn your property, with a dedicated account manager for scheduling and billing.
Every guard's location is tracked via GPS during their shift in San Francisco. You can see real-time positions on your Calvis dashboard. Digital timesheets verify clock-in/out times automatically.
Businesses across San Francisco use Calvis for security, including tech offices & campuses, high-value retail, commercial real estate, luxury residential. Our platform handles everything from one-time event security to ongoing site protection.
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