Security guards in San Marcos, CA
We serve San Marcos from Spring Valley, about 40 minutes away by SR-78 and I-15. Scheduled posts and patrol inspections work well this far out. For a sudden emergency, we tell you the real arrival time before you decide.
- About 40 min from our office
- From $18 per hour
- Report after every shift
- PPO 14929
Who provides security guards in San Marcos?
MT Security & Investigations provides armed and unarmed security guards, patrol and licensed private investigation in San Marcos, CA (ZIP codes 92069, 92078). San Marcos is about 32 miles from our Spring Valley office, roughly 40 minutes by SR-78 and I-15. Unarmed guards cost $18 to $35 per hour and armed guards $28 to $55. Most posts start within 24 to 48 hours. Call (619) 765-2222.
What owners and managers in San Marcos deal with
Inland North County ranges from busy commercial corridors and business parks to groves, ranches and hillside homes with long driveways. We cover all of San Marcos, including the areas around Cal State San Marcos, Restaurant Row and Palomar College.
Vehicle and property break-ins
Parking lots, garages, storage areas and storefronts get tested first.
Patrol at irregular times, lighting and lock problems reported the same night, and a written record of every round.
After-hours trespassing
Loitering, dumping and people sleeping on property lead to bigger problems when ignored.
Polite, firm contact and documented trespass warnings, with law enforcement called when needed.
Retail, industrial and multifamily property
Each has different hours and different exposure.
Posted officers or patrol, armed or unarmed, matched to the site.
Services for San Marcos
Published rates, the same across the county.
Security guards in San Marcos
Unarmed or armed officers at your door, lot or gate.
$18 to $55per hourHOA and community patrol in San Marcos
Logged rounds and board-ready reports.
$2,500 to $10,000per monthConstruction site security in San Marcos
Nights, weekends and holidays.
$3,500 to $12,000per monthEvent security in San Marcos
Entry, crowd flow and parking.
$35 to $75per hourPrivate investigation in San Marcos
Surveillance, background checks, workers' comp.
$75 to $150per hour
Getting to San Marcos
- Distance from our office
- About 32 milesSpring Valley, CA 91977
- Typical drive
- About 40 minBy SR-78 and I-15
- ZIP codes served
- 92069, 92078
- Standard start
- About 48 hoursSame day when an officer is available
San Marcos security questions
Do you provide security guards in San Marcos?
Yes. MT Security & Investigations provides licensed armed and unarmed guards and patrol in San Marcos, CA, ZIP codes 92069, 92078. The company holds California license PPO 14929.
How fast can a guard get to San Marcos?
San Marcos is about 40 minutes from our office, so we plan coverage ahead of time. Scheduled posts usually start within 48 hours. Same-day coverage is sometimes possible, and we will give you a real arrival time before you commit. A small travel charge may apply and is stated in your quote.
How much does a security guard cost in San Marcos?
The same published rates apply across San Diego County: unarmed guards $18 to $35 per hour, armed guards $28 to $55 per hour, HOA patrol $2,500 to $10,000 per month. Sites this far from Spring Valley may carry a small travel charge, stated in your written quote. See all pricing.
What do you do about break-ins and theft in San Marcos?
We put a visible, alert officer on the property during the hours it is being hit, vary the patrol times so the pattern cannot be learned, and report lighting, lock and gate problems the same night. Every round is logged so you can see the coverage you paid for.
Do you offer private investigation in San Marcos?
Yes. Licensed surveillance, background checks, workers' compensation fraud and other investigations are available in San Marcos under California PI license 23720, at $75 to $150 per hour.
Who runs MT Security?
Michael T., a retired Chula Vista Police Department officer with 15 years in patrol and investigations. He founded the company in 2002 and still walks new properties himself.
Get your quote in writing
No sales call, no pressure. Tell us the property, the hours and the problem. We answer with a fixed price and a start date.
- Written quote, usually within two hours
- Most posts start in 24 to 48 hours. Same-day when it is urgent.
- Month-to-month available. No long lock-in to get started.
- The price we quote is the price you pay
Prefer to talk? (619) 765-2222, any hour.