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Astro Protective Services · Statewide California

School security in California

Approachable security for K–12 students, staff and visitors, planned with school administrators around the school day—not a one-size-fits-all guard assignment.

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Coverage at a glance

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School security coverage, planning requirements and pricing
SettingSecurity coverageWhat we reviewPricing
K–12 school dayVisitor check-in, authorized entry, perimeter observations and administrator communication.Bell schedule, pickup procedures, student privacy and approved post orders.Custom quote
Arrival & dismissalPedestrian awareness, gate presence and reporting of congestion or unsafe activity.Designated pickup zones; public-road traffic control only where lawfully authorized.Custom quote
After-hours propertyDoor and gate checks, facility patrol and exception reports.Authorized areas, alarm escalation, keys and scheduled community use.Custom quote
School eventsGuest entry, queues, parking observations and emergency-access awareness.Attendance, event permits, access points and coordination with school leadership.Custom quote

Prices are shared privately after review of the schedule, location, officer credentials, risk and agreed duties. No numeric rates are displayed publicly.

Requirements, duties and accountability

01

Credentials before placement

Verify the security company's current PPO license and each assigned guard's BSIS registration. Contracted guards on covered school-district or community-college-district property must meet Business & Professions Code § 7583.45, including its school-specific training and applicable fingerprint requirements. That statute includes charter schools and county offices of education within its school-district definition. Check the exact school and employment model before assignment.

02

Student-centered duties

Agree on visitor verification, staff contacts, authorized patrol areas, dismissal procedures and when to call emergency services. Officers provide observation, deterrence and reporting; they do not replace teachers, counselors, school administrators or sworn school police. Discipline decisions stay with authorized school personnel. Screening and access procedures must respect applicable rights and school policy.

03

Armed coverage is a separate review

A guard card alone does not authorize firearm carry. A BSIS firearms permit also does not automatically create an exception to school firearm restrictions. Any armed proposal needs review of Penal Code § 626.9, applicable permits, lawful site authorization and school policy before acceptance. We do not present an armed guard as automatically suitable for a school.

04

Supervision and emergency coordination

Plan check-ins, relief coverage, incident escalation, administrator updates and supervisor review in the written scope. Align officer instructions with the school's emergency procedures and accessible evacuation routes. Confirm the actual hours of supervisor availability; do not assume every contract includes round-the-clock onsite supervision.

What to include in your inquiry

  • School name, California address, city and ZIP code
  • Public, charter or private school and student age groups
  • Bell schedule, coverage dates and access points
  • Current safety plan and authorized school contact
  • Officer duties, credential requirements and budget

A plan tailored to your site

Use the proposal form for your initial site and schedule details. Identify the school or campus and any institution-specific requirements in the coverage notes. Service begins only after staffing and written terms are confirmed.

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Serving all of California

Inquiries are welcome from every California city, county and ZIP code—including communities not listed below. Tell us your exact location; assignment availability and travel arrangements are confirmed individually, not assumed.

San Francisco Bay Area

RichmondSan FranciscoOaklandBerkeleySan Jose

Sacramento & Northern California

SacramentoRosevilleElk GroveFolsomDavis

Central Coast & Central Valley

FresnoBakersfieldVisaliaMercedSalinas

Greater Los Angeles

Los AngelesLong BeachPasadenaGlendaleBurbank

Inland Empire & Orange County

RiversideSan BernardinoOntarioRancho CucamongaAnaheim

San Diego County

San DiegoChula VistaOceansideEscondidoCarlsbad
All California coverage

Official requirements and references

Educational information reviewed October 17, 2026—not legal advice or a certification of compliance. The applicable law, site policies, licenses, permits and contract must be checked for each assignment. California PPO #121887 is the company identifier supplied for this website; verify current status through BSIS. Images are illustrative, not verified photographs of a client's site.