Security Guard Services in Costa Mesa, CA
APS Security provides licensed armed and unarmed security guards, mobile patrol, fire watch and event security in Costa Mesa and throughout Orange County. Every shift is GPS-tracked with hourly photo reports.
Front gate closed & secured6:02 PM · GPS verifiedPhoto
Damaged sign reported6:48 PM · Sent to managerReport
Building exterior — all clear7:15 PM · GPS verifiedPhoto
Lot & walkways lit — all clear10:05 PM · GPS verifiedPhoto
Local security guards for Costa Mesa businesses & communities
Costa Mesa has major shopping centers, restaurants, apartment complexes and light industrial areas. Retail loss prevention, parking lot patrol and after-hours checks of vacant or closed properties are the requests we see most here.
Looking for a reliable security guard company in Costa Mesa? APS Security protects apartment complexes, HOAs, retail centers, offices, warehouses, construction sites, churches, schools and events in Costa Mesa and nearby Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley.
Our Costa Mesa security officers are licensed by the California BSIS, background checked and trained. Unlike most security companies, every APS guard checks in with GPS and sends time-stamped photos from your property, and you get a Daily Activity Report after each shift.
Whether you need a guard for one night, a weekend event, fire watch while your alarm is down, or 24/7 coverage, we can usually start in Costa Mesa within 24–48 hours.
Any company can send a guard. We send proof.
The biggest complaint about security companies is guards who sleep, leave early or never patrol. APS was built to fix that.
- GPS check-insGuards punch in on site. We know they are on your property, not down the street.
- Hourly photo reportsTime-stamped photos of gates, doors and lots all night long.
- Daily Activity ReportA clean report in your inbox after every shift.
- Real supervisionSupervisors keep watch through the night and act fast if anything looks off.
| What you get | APS | Typical company |
|---|---|---|
| BSIS-licensed guards | ✓ | ✓ |
| GPS-verified check-ins | ✓ | — |
| Hourly photo reports | ✓ | — |
| Report after every shift | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Owner you can call directly | ✓ | — |
| Bilingual (English / Español) | ✓ | Varies |
Costa Mesa security guard FAQ
How much does a security guard cost in Costa Mesa?
Every Costa Mesa property is different, so we price each job after learning about your site, hours and needs. Call (833) 388-0071 or request a free quote and we will send an exact written price, usually the same day.
How fast can you get a guard to Costa Mesa?
We can usually place a licensed guard in Costa Mesa within 24–48 hours, and often the same day for fire watch or emergencies.
Do you offer mobile patrol in Costa Mesa?
Yes. Our mobile patrol officers make random nightly visits to properties in Costa Mesa and nearby Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, with GPS and photo proof of each visit.
Is APS Security licensed and insured?
Yes. APS Security (All Protection Solutions Corp.) is a licensed Private Patrol Operator with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, PPO #PP0121407. We are fully insured and every officer holds a valid California BSIS guard card.