Security Services in New York City
Armed and unarmed security guards for businesses, organizations, properties, residences and events across New York City, from active and retired law enforcement professionals.
- Armed and unarmed security guards
- Corporate, property and event security
- Available 24/7
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A Security Company NYC Businesses Can Count On
Strategic Investigations and Security provides security services and consulting in New York City to businesses, organizations, property owners, event organizers and individuals. Our security professionals are active and retired law enforcement, with experience in office, construction, retail, condominium, neighborhood, executive and event security.
Our security guards can monitor your surveillance system and points of entry and conduct periodic rounds to prevent unauthorized entry. Unarmed officers cover most posts, and armed security is available when the assignment, applicable law and the post's qualifications allow. Guards can work in plain clothes, a business suit or uniform, and our team members have active shooter training. Security consultants can also perform an in-depth physical security audit of your warehouse, office or work site.
Security often works alongside our other services: executive protection for executives and VIPs, TSCM bug sweeps for sensitive meetings, and corporate investigations when a threat or loss comes from inside a company. Every assignment starts with a free, confidential consultation.
Security Services We Provide
- Armed and unarmed security guards, armed where the assignment and the law allow
- Retail and theft deterrent security
- Uniformed and plain-clothes officers
- Building and construction site patrol
- Office buildings, warehouses, shopping centers and malls
- Residential buildings, condominiums and estates
- Event security for 500+ attendees, with metal detectors, wands, X-ray and barricades
- Access control, front desk and visitor management
- Schools and houses of worship, with emergency evacuation planning
- K-9 explosives detection
Who This Service Is For
- Businesses, offices and corporate headquarters
- Retail stores and shopping centers
- Construction sites, warehouses and commercial property owners
- Residential buildings, condominiums and private homeowners
- Event organizers, venues, schools and houses of worship
Why Choose Law Enforcement Security Professionals
Judgment under pressure
Team members with law enforcement experience have handled real incidents, which shows in how they observe, de-escalate and respond.
Trained for the worst day
Team members have active shooter training and can help with emergency evacuation planning.
Professional with your customers
Guards are trained to be courteous and to fit your setting, in uniform, a suit or plain clothes.
Security Services for NYC Businesses, Properties and Events
Armed security
Armed security officers for posts that call for them, such as high-value sites or elevated-risk events. Availability depends on the assignment, applicable law and the qualifications each post requires.
Unarmed security
Uniformed or plain-clothes officers who deter problems, watch entrances, make rounds, report incidents and help visitors and staff. Most assignments are unarmed.
Corporate security
Security for offices, lobbies, board meetings, layoffs and terminations, and shareholder or company events, coordinated with your facilities, HR or legal team.
Event security
Staffing for galas, premieres, charity events, private parties, conferences and festivals, including events with 500+ attendees, with metal detectors, wands, X-ray and barricades when needed.
Commercial and property security
Guards and patrols for retail stores, shopping centers, warehouses, office buildings and construction sites, including theft deterrence and after-hours rounds.
Executive and VIP security
Security for executives, VIP guests and high-profile visitors. For close personal protection, see our executive protection services.
Residential property security
Security for condominiums, residential buildings, private homes and estates: front desk and lobby posts, entry point coverage and patrols.
Access control and visitor management
Officers check credentials, sign visitors in, manage guest lists and deliveries, and keep unauthorized people out of restricted areas.
Security planning
A review of your site, event or situation, then a written plan for posts, hours, patrol routes, emergency procedures and evacuation. Physical security audits are available for offices, warehouses and work sites.
Coordination with your team
Our officers work alongside your existing security staff, building management, venue security and event organizers, with a clear chain of communication.
Personnel selection and deployment
We match officers to the post: uniform, business suit or plain clothes; armed or unarmed; and the experience the setting needs, from a retail floor to a black-tie event.
Protecting sensitive information
Boardrooms and executive offices can be checked for hidden listening devices with a TSCM bug sweep.
When Should You Hire Professional Security?
- Theft, trespassing, vandalism or loitering is affecting your business or property
- You are hosting an event, especially one with a large crowd, VIP guests or alcohol
- Your building needs a staffed lobby, front desk or controlled entrance
- A layoff, termination or workplace dispute could lead to a confrontation
- A construction site, warehouse or vacant property needs coverage after hours
- A threat, protest or incident has made staff, tenants or guests feel unsafe
If you need to find out who is behind a problem, such as internal theft or threats, our corporate investigations, private investigations and surveillance teams can help. Not sure what you need? Contact us for a free, confidential consultation.
Armed Security, Authority and Limits
- Armed security is available. Whether a post is armed depends on the assignment, applicable law and the qualifications the post requires, and we decide it with you during planning
- Our officers are private security personnel. On a security assignment they do not have law-enforcement authority, even when team members have law enforcement experience
- Officers deter, observe, report and de-escalate, and contact police when a situation calls for it
- No security provider can guarantee that an incident won't happen. In an emergency, call 911
How Our Security Services Work
Confidential Consultation
Call (844) 277-4828 or send the confidential form. Tell us about the site, event or concern, the dates and hours, and what worries you.
Security Assessment
We review the location, people, schedule and any known risks, and talk with your existing security team or venue if there is one.
Protection & Staffing Plan
We recommend how many officers, which posts and hours, armed or unarmed, uniform or plain clothes, and how they will coordinate with your team.
Professional Security Deployment
Officers arrive briefed on the plan and their posts. We stay in contact and adjust coverage as your needs change.
Security Services: Frequently Asked Questions
What types of security services do you provide?
Armed and unarmed security guards, corporate security, event security, commercial and construction site security, residential building security, access control and visitor management, security planning and physical security audits, and K-9 explosives detection. For close personal protection we also offer executive protection.
Do you provide armed security?
Yes, armed security is available. Whether an assignment is armed depends on the assignment, applicable law and the qualifications required for the post. We discuss it with you during your consultation and recommend what fits.
Do you provide unarmed security?
Yes. Most assignments, such as lobby and front desk posts, retail, offices and many events, are covered by unarmed officers in uniform, a business suit or plain clothes.
Can you provide security for events?
Yes, from private parties to large events with 500+ attendees, including walk-through metal detectors, hand-held wands, X-ray machines, fencing and barricades when needed. Our members have worked movie premieres, charity events, VIP parties and music festivals.
Do you provide corporate security?
Yes. We secure offices, lobbies, meetings, terminations and company events, and can perform a physical security audit. When a problem comes from inside a company, our corporate investigations team can help.
Can you protect residential properties?
Yes. We provide security for condominiums, residential buildings, private homes and estates, including lobby and entry posts, visitor management and patrols.
Can security personnel coordinate with an existing security team?
Yes. Our officers regularly work alongside in-house security, building management, venue staff and event organizers, with clear posts, responsibilities and communication.
How quickly can security services be arranged?
It depends on the number of officers, the location and hours, and whether the post is armed. We are available 24/7, often can help on short notice, and will tell you honestly what we can arrange. For planned events, contact us as early as you can.
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