According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 report, California leads the nation in the highest number of employed security guards. California businesses in all different industry sectors employ over 183,000 security guards. Arizona employs more than 25,000.

Industries Employing The Most Security Guards. Nationally, retailers, hospitals, schools, events, gambling sites, banks and bars were top security guard employers. The Bureau projects about 162,400 openings each year for security guards and gambling surveillance officers.

One reason the demand for guards is increasing is the surge in retail crime rings, home break-ins by organized criminals, violence in schools and at events and large numbers of homeless who have a mental illness or are addicted to drugs. Police and government officials are attempting to gain control of these societal problems, but progress is slow. Until then, expect to see more security guards on patrol in public and private locations.

Access Patrol Services is a bonded and experienced security guard company that provides security services in California and Arizona. All security guards are licensed and can be armed or unarmed.

To discuss your security needs, call Access Patrol Services at 866-770-0004 or go to https://accesspatrolservice.com.