Security Guard Services in Irvine, CA
APS Security provides licensed armed and unarmed security guards, mobile patrol, fire watch and event security in Irvine 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 Irvine businesses & communities
Irvine is known for master-planned villages, large apartment communities, business parks and corporate campuses. HOAs and apartment managers here often want mobile patrol for amenities and parking, while offices want lobby and access-control officers.
Looking for a reliable security guard company in Irvine? APS Security protects apartment complexes, HOAs, retail centers, offices, warehouses, construction sites, churches, schools and events in Irvine and nearby Tustin, Lake Forest, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa.
Our Irvine 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 Irvine within 24–48 hours.
What Irvine properties need
Irvine is known for its master-planned villages, large apartment communities, corporate campuses and business parks around the Irvine Business Complex and the Spectrum. Crime is lower than many cities, which means owners here usually want security that is professional, low-key and well documented rather than intimidating.
HOA boards and apartment managers in Irvine often choose mobile patrol for pools, clubhouses, garages and parking enforcement, while office buildings and corporate campuses use lobby and access-control officers. Our photo-verified reports make it easy for managers to show owners and residents exactly what was done.
Neighborhoods & areas we cover in Irvine
- Irvine Spectrum
- Irvine Business Complex
- Woodbridge
- Northwood
- Turtle Rock
- University Park
- Great Park
- Portola Springs
- Quail Hill
- Westpark
Who we protect in Irvine
HOAs & villages
Amenity checks, parking enforcement and nightly patrol.
Apartment communities
Garage, gate and pool patrol with photo reports.
Corporate offices
Lobby, concierge and access-control officers.
Business parks
After-hours patrol and lock-up checks.
Retail & dining
Evening guards for shopping centers and restaurants.
Schools & campuses
Event, drop-off and after-hours campus coverage.
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 |
Irvine security guard FAQ
How much does a security guard cost in Irvine?
Every Irvine 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 Irvine?
We can usually place a licensed guard in Irvine within 24–48 hours, and often the same day for fire watch or emergencies.
Do you offer mobile patrol in Irvine?
Yes. Our mobile patrol officers make random nightly visits to properties in Irvine and nearby Tustin, Lake Forest, Newport 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.
Do Irvine HOAs use mobile patrol or full-time guards?
Most Irvine HOAs start with mobile patrol visits at night and add a guard for busy weekends, holidays or problem areas.
Can your officers work a corporate front desk?
Yes. We provide professional lobby and concierge officers for offices and corporate campuses.
How do Irvine managers see what the guard did?
Every patrol stop is verified and photographed, and you get a clean report every morning that you can forward to your board or owner.