Most security problems are prevented, not stopped. A trained, uniformed officer at the door, on patrol or at the front desk discourages trouble, keeps the wrong people out and helps employees and visitors feel looked after. Personal Protection Solutions provides licensed unarmed security guards for commercial, residential and event security across the Mid-Atlantic.
When Unarmed Security Is the Right Choice
Unarmed officers fit most commercial and residential sites: offices, medical buildings, retail, apartment and condominium buildings, construction sites, houses of worship and events. They cost less than armed officers, are more approachable for customers and visitors, and carry less liability. If your site faces a credible threat of violence or holds high-value assets, we may recommend armed security guards instead, and we will explain why.
What Our Unarmed Security Guards Do
- Front desk and lobby coverage, including visitor sign-in and badge checks
- Access control at entrances, parking garages and loading areas
- Scheduled and random patrols, inside and outside
- Crowd management, bag checks and entry control at events
- Escorts to vehicles for staff working late
- Checking doors, lighting, alarms and cameras
- Detailed incident and daily activity reports
Commercial Security Guards
For commercial properties, our officers are often the first person a visitor meets, so we staff these posts with officers who are as comfortable greeting tenants as they are handling an incident. Typical commercial posts include office towers, medical offices, retail centers and mixed-use properties. Read more about the duties of a commercial security guard.
Licensed and Trained Officers
Every officer holds the security officer license required in the state where they work. Our officers are handpicked and trained in observation, de-escalation, report writing and emergency response, and they are supervised by a leadership team with military and executive protection experience. Private security officers do not have police powers; their role is to deter, observe, document and contact the authorities when needed.
What Unarmed Security Guards Cost
In 2026, unarmed security officers commonly cost $25 to $45 per hour depending on location, hours and the duties of the post, with nights, weekends and holidays priced higher. Long-term contracts can lower the rate. Request a quote and we will price coverage around your schedule.
Unarmed Security Guard FAQs
Both deter, observe and report. Armed officers carry a firearm and hold additional state licensing and firearms qualification, which makes them more expensive. Unarmed officers suit most sites; armed coverage is for sites with higher risk. Read Choosing Between Armed and Unarmed Security Guards.
Only in narrow circumstances that vary by state, and it is rarely the safest option. Our officers are trained to observe, document and call police rather than put themselves or others at risk.
Yes. We staff one-time events as well as ongoing posts.