Personal Protection Solutions provides licensed private security guards for businesses, property owners, event organizers and families across Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia and the wider Mid-Atlantic. Whether you need one officer at a front desk, overnight patrols on a construction site or a uniformed team for a weekend event, we build coverage around your site and your risks instead of selling a one-size-fits-all post.
We are a veteran-owned company. Our officers are handpicked, licensed in the states where they work and supervised by leaders with military and executive protection backgrounds, so you get the attention of a boutique firm with the coverage you need.
What Our Private Security Guards Do
Our officers deter problems, notice them early and respond in a calm, documented way. Depending on your post orders, that includes:
- Access control at entrances, gates and loading docks, including visitor sign-in and badge checks
- Foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, parking lots and perimeters on a set or randomized schedule
- Checking doors, gates, lighting, cameras and alarms
- A professional, customer-facing presence in lobbies, front desks, retail floors and events
- Written incident and daily activity reports, so you know what happened on every shift
- Coordinating with police, fire and EMS when a situation calls for them
Private security officers are not police and do not have law enforcement authority. Their role is to observe, deter, document and contact the right authorities, which is what most sites need.
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Most sites are well served by unarmed officers who focus on visibility, access control and customer service. Armed officers can make sense where there is a credible threat, cash or high-value property on site, or a history of violent incidents. We will tell you plainly which one your site needs during your consultation. Learn more about our unarmed security guard services and armed security guard services.
Industries and Sites We Staff
- Corporate offices and executive suites
- Medical facilities and healthcare campuses
- Retirement and senior living communities
- Churches and houses of worship
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Construction sites
- Events, venues and private functions
- Residential estates and gated properties
- Schools, with coverage planned around district policies
Where We Provide Security Guards
Our home base is the Baltimore area, and we staff guard posts across our service area: Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan and North Carolina. See Areas We Serve for state and city coverage.
What Hiring a Private Security Guard Costs
Pricing depends on whether the post is armed or unarmed, the hours and shift times, the number of officers and how long the contract runs. As a reference point, 2026 industry pricing for unarmed officers commonly falls between $25 and $45 per hour, and for armed officers between $40 and $75 per hour, with nights, weekends and holidays priced higher. Long-term contracts can lower the rate. For a detailed breakdown, read how much it costs to hire armed security guards, or request a quote for your site.
How We Set Up Your Security Coverage
- Free consultation: we learn about your site, schedule and concerns.
- Site assessment: we walk the property, or review plans and photos, to find entry points, blind spots and risks.
- Written post orders: we document what officers do, when they patrol, who they call and how they report.
- Staffing and supervision: we assign officers suited to your site and check in on every post.
- Reporting and review: you receive regular reports, and we adjust coverage as your needs change.
Why Choose Personal Protection Solutions
- Veteran-owned and operated, led by founder Christopher Quirk (18 years U.S. Army, 500+ executive protection details)
- Handpicked, trained and licensed officers
- One point of contact who answers the phone 24/7/365
- Fast staffing for last-minute and short-term needs
- Discounts available on long-term contracts
Private Security Guard FAQs
Private security officers do not have police powers. Depending on state law they may detain someone in narrow circumstances, but their job is to deter, observe, document and contact law enforcement. Read more in Can Armed Security Guards Arrest People?
Yes. Our officers hold the private security licenses required in the states where they work, and armed officers hold the additional armed guard credentials those states require.
Yes. We staff single events and short-term posts as well as ongoing contracts. Contact us as early as you can, although we also handle last-minute requests.
Yes, and long-term contracts can lower your hourly rate. We will build a schedule and price around your needs.