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Astro Protective Services · California PPO #121887

Security Guard ServicesConcierge. Patrol.

On-site guards, HOA and apartment patrols, and front-desk concierge across the Bay Area and statewide California — with 24/7 dispatch, responsive support, and documented patrol reports.

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24/7Management support

15Security solutions

Bay AreaLocally focused

GPSVerified reporting

Our core services

Security guards. Concierge. Patrol.

APS security officer at a commercial property

Security Guard Services

Licensed unarmed and armed officers on site: access control, deterrence, incident response, and daily activity reports.

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APS concierge security officer greeting a visitor in a building lobby

Concierge Services

Front-desk and lobby officers who welcome visitors, register guests, monitor packages, and keep residents and tenants safe.

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Patrol Services

Marked-vehicle and foot patrols with randomized rounds, lock and gate checks, alarm response, and time-stamped reports.

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Bay Area & statewide California

Security for your California property.

From San Francisco offices and San Mateo apartments to Oakland communities and San Jose properties, APS plans guard, concierge and patrol coverage around your site. Staffing and availability are confirmed before service begins.

All California service areas

Reporting & operational oversight

Security Command

Every round. Every observation. One clear record.

Open your reporting application to review the records available for your property. A useful report connects officer activity, site observations, incident response, and the next steps your management team needs.

For property managers and security operators: explore a reporting workflow built around patrol accountability, documented observations, and actionable follow-up.

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Security Command opens separately and may require its own sign-in. Reporting tools, photo access, location tracking, and alerts depend on your configured account and agreed service scope; automatic synchronization with this website is not confirmed.

Daily activity report

Security Command · SC-DEMO-001

Property: California community HOA
Shift: Grave shift · 22:00–06:00
Officer: John Brown
Radio code: J1

Patrol & observations

16 sample rounds · every 30 minutes · handover at 06:00. Illustrative cadence only; actual schedules and break relief follow site post orders.

22:00 · Main pedestrian gateObserved · Sample
Reviewed handover and post orders. Pedestrian gate closed and latched at the time of inspection.

Outstanding action: inspect walkway lighting

Assigned in this example to property management. No real incident, GPS verification, photo, or completed service is represented.

Daily activity

Review shift coverage, routine rounds, observations, and officer handover notes in one organized record.

Patrol accountability

Request time-stamped checkpoints and location evidence where enabled for your contracted patrol program.

Incident documentation

Record what happened, actions taken, supporting photos when available, and outstanding follow-up.

Management review

Define supervisor review, client notifications, and escalation responsibilities in your site’s post orders.

Who we are

Security should make your job easier.

Astro Protective Services is a growing, locally focused California security company headquartered in San Francisco and serving the Bay Area and statewide California.

Our team brings experience across security operations, law enforcement, military service, property patrol, events, and customer service.

Every property is different. Every risk is different. Every client deserves a customized solution.

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Protection in the field

A professional presence wherever you need it.

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Commercial securityProfessional uniformed presenceExplore coverage

APS officer beside a mobile patrol security vehicle

Mobile patrolVisible vehicle patrol and responseExplore coverage

APS security officer meeting an HOA property manager at a gated community

HOA securityVisible, community-focused protectionExplore coverage

Two APS security officers patrolling a construction property

Site securityPerimeter checks and digital reportingExplore coverage

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Patrol teamBriefings, supervision, and accountabilityExplore coverage

APS security officer meeting an HOA manager during evening patrol

Evening HOA patrolResident-focused community communicationExplore coverage

APS security officer checking an apartment access gate at night

Apartment night watchAccess checks after hoursExplore coverage

Core security services

One accountable partner. Fifteen ways to protect.

Programs are designed around your risks, hours, operating needs, expectations, and budget.

Unarmed security

A professional presence for patrol, access control, visitor management, safety checks, and incident prevention.

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Armed security

Higher-level presence for evaluated high-risk assignments, subject to California licensing and client requirements.

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Mobile patrol

Scheduled and randomized marked-vehicle visits, perimeter checks, lock checks, and documented response.

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HOA & community patrol

Neighborhood visibility, parking support, gate security, amenity checks, and overnight patrol.

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Apartment & multifamily

Lobby, garage, package-area, common-area, resident safety, and visitor monitoring.

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Property management

Daily activity reports, supervisor checks, flexible staffing, audits, and direct communication.

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Retail & loss prevention

Customer-facing theft deterrence, entrance monitoring, store patrol, and employee safety support.

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Event security

Guest screening, credentials, crowd management, parking, VIP, backstage, and perimeter coverage.

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Construction site

After-hours protection for equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, personnel, and site access.

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Fire watch

Dedicated patrols, hazard observation, documentation, and emergency communication for impaired systems.

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Concierge & front desk

Professional security blended with visitor assistance, guest registration, package monitoring, and lobby coverage.

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Access & visitor control

Visitor, vendor, contractor, employee, gate, key, and building access management.

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Parking security

Lot and garage patrol, policy support, tow coordination, and unauthorized vehicle reporting.

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Emergency response

Rapid communication and available coverage for break-ins, vandalism, staffing gaps, and urgent incidents.

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Security audits

Practical reviews of visibility, patrol frequency, post orders, reporting, vulnerabilities, and coverage gaps.

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Industries we serve

Coverage shaped around your environment.

Apartment communities HOAs Residential communities Commercial real estate Office buildings Retail centers Construction sites Warehouses Industrial properties Educational institutions Events Parking facilities Mixed-use properties Healthcare facilities Corporate campuses Vacant properties

For property managers

An extension of your team—not another vendor.

Responds to your inquiries

Shows up

Documents incidents

Responds to staffing changes

Understands your property

Works within your budget

Takes accountability seriously

Communicates clearly

A clear plan from day one

Good security is a process. Not just a uniform.

Understand your property

Review entrances, incident patterns, operating hours, visitor flow, and existing locks, lights, and cameras. Start with the risks that matter at your site.

Agree on the assignment

Define guard or patrol hours, required credentials, authorized duties, and a budget. Put access rules, safe patrol boundaries, and emergency contacts in written post orders.

Confirm supervision

Agree on check-ins, after-hours contacts, missed-shift alerts, and backup staffing. Dispatch availability and field-supervisor attendance are different services; specify both.

Review and improve

Use factual reports and patrol exceptions to identify maintenance issues and coverage gaps. Tracking supports review; a GPS location alone does not prove an inspection.

Before you hire

Your questions. Clear answers.

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How do I verify that an officer is properly registered?

Use California BSIS’s official license-verification service. Check current registration and any permits needed for the assignment, and ask how the provider tracks training and renewals. A uniform or an old card photo is not proof of current authorization.

What should I include in my security request?

Send the property type, city and ZIP code, preferred dates and hours, access concerns, recent incident patterns, and budget. Avoid uploading residents’ personal information or confidential documents unless they are needed and you are authorized to share them.

How does custom proposal pricing work?

Your service, property, schedule, and requirements shape a personalized proposal. Pricing is shared privately. Tesla patrol is quoted separately. APS is ready to discuss your budget. Final pricing and availability depend on the agreed scope, schedule, required licensing, and property needs.

Is mobile patrol the same as an on-site guard?

No. Mobile patrol provides agreed visits and checks; an on-site guard covers a defined post or shift. Specify visit expectations, covered areas, reporting, and escalation so there is no confusion about continuous presence.

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