Event, Commercial & Executive Protection Services

Security

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Welcome To Event Security Specialists

Event Security Specialists (ESS) provides licensed armed and unarmed security guards, event security, executive protection, patrol services, apartment security, commercial security, retail security, construction site security, and venue protection throughout Sacramento and Northern California. ESS specializes in customized security solutions for businesses, entertainment venues, conventions, festivals, nightlife, residential communities, and long-term commercial contracts. 

Why Choose

Event Security Specialists

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24/7 Licensed Security Coverage

Licensed armed and unarmed security officers are available 24/7, providing reliable protection throughout Northern California.

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Trusted Local Security Partner

Proud preferred vendor for the Downtown Business Association and Convention Center, delivering dependable and professional security services.

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Customized Security Solutions

Every security plan is tailored to your business, event, or commercial property for maximum safety and peace of mind.

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Professional & Proactive Officers

Experienced security professionals trained in de-escalation, customer service, and proactive protection to keep people and property safe.

Licensed Security for Properties and Events in Sacramento, California

Every property has a moment when the wrong person tests it, and what happens next depends on who is standing there. Event Security Specialists has spent 25+ years putting trained, licensed officers in that moment across Sacramento, California, and Northern California. We staff armed and unarmed guards for apartment communities, retail centers, construction sites, malls, parking structures, and the concerts, festivals, and conventions that built our name. Officers hold current California BSIS registrations, and we operate under PPO License #121082. Risk rarely stays in one category, so we build coverage around how a property behaves, then keep the same officers until they learn the faces and routines. Teams run 24/7. Tell us what you need protected through our contact page.

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Our services

What we do

EVENT SECURITY

EVENT SECURITY

Crowds behave differently once doors open, and our officers plan for that shift. We cover entry screening, guest flow, alcohol areas and closing egress for private parties, corporate functions and public gatherings of any size.
ARMED SECURITY GUARDS

ARMED SECURITY GUARDS

Some sites need visible deterrence backed by real authority. Our armed officers carry current BSIS exposed firearm permits, requalify on schedule, and post where cash handling, valuable inventory or documented threats justify that level of coverage.
UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS

UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS

Presence, observation and clear reporting resolve most incidents before they escalate. Our unarmed officers handle access control, patrol rounds, rule enforcement and detailed daily logs at properties where a firearm would send the wrong signal.
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

Protecting a person is planning work long before it is physical work. We run threat assessments, advance venues and routes, manage arrivals and departures, and travel with principals who need coverage that never draws attention.

What our customers have to say...

Testimonials

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Adam showed up on time, did the job quickly, and was polite and professional. Would definitely use again. Adam showed up on time, did the job quickly, and was polite and professional. Would definitely use again.

Elizabeth R.

Adam showed up on time, did the job quickly, and was polite and professional. Would definitely use again. Adam showed up on time, did the job quickly, and was polite and professional. Would definitely use again.

Patricia H.

Adam showed up on time, did the job quickly, and was polite and professional. Would definitely use again. Adam showed up on time, did the job quickly, and was polite and professional. Would definitely use again.

Stephen P.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How many security guards do I need for my event?

    Most events start around one officer for every 50 to 100 guests, then adjust for alcohol service, entrance count, layout and VIP presence. We walk the venue first and build staffing from actual risk.

  • Should I hire armed or unarmed security guards?

    Armed coverage suits sites with cash handling, high-value inventory or a documented threat. Unarmed officers fit most residential, retail and office settings, where visible presence, access control and fast reporting resolve issues without escalation.

  • What can a security guard legally do in California?

    Guards are private citizens with authority to observe, deter, control property access, and detain someone briefly for an offense committed in their presence until police arrive. They cannot issue citations or search without consent.

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Coverage Built for the Long Haul, Not Just Tonight

Security earns its keep quietly. Nothing goes missing, nobody gets hurt, and the day ends without a story worth telling. That is what Event Security Specialists has delivered across Sacramento, California and Northern California for 25+ years, whether the assignment is a sold-out arena show, an apartment community with a package theft problem, or an office park that needs eyes on it nightly. We hold California BSIS PPO License #121082 and staff armed and unarmed officers around the clock, assigning the same faces to your property so familiarity does what a rotating roster never can. Send the details through our contact page.

  • California BSIS PPO License #121082
  • Preferred Vendor for Downtown Business Association
  • Approved Security Vendor for the City of Sacramento