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Your partner in California safety — professional armed and unarmed security guard services from a licensed California security company, plus comprehensive event security solutions, delivering proactive protection, rapid response, and dependable safety for every environment.
About Us
What We Do
F Cerberus Security & Patrol was founded with one mission. We give California businesses security that is professional, reliable, and responsive. We have grown into one of the state's most trusted private security providers. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience from military, law enforcement, and private security careers. That experience means every officer we deploy meets the highest standards of training and integrity.
Our name comes from Cerberus, the legendary guardian of Greek mythology. It stands for nonstop vigilance and strong protection. Like our namesake, our officers never sleep. We provide 24/7/365 coverage across California, from the Bay Area to Los Angeles and everywhere in between.
We are fully licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services under PPO 121682, and we carry full insurance for every job. Our commitment goes beyond our officers to our operations. We invest in GPS-tracked patrol vehicles, digital reporting systems, and ongoing training. These keep our team at the front of the security industry.
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Integrity
Every officer operates with honesty and transparency. We earn trust through consistent, ethical conduct on every shift.
Reliability
When we commit to protecting your property, we show up. Steady scheduling and consistent staffing keep your coverage in place, shift after shift.
Professionalism
From uniform standards to how they communicate, our officers represent your brand with the skill your clients and employees deserve.
Preparedness
Our officers train for the worst-case scenario so they can keep the peace in everyday situations. Readiness is never optional.
Service
Security is a service industry. We treat your tenants, guests, employees, and visitors with respect and courtesy at all times.
Adaptability
Every site is different. We shape our security plans, officer picks, and patrol steps to fit your specific property, industry, and risk level.
Industries We Serve
We secure the spaces where California works, lives, and builds
Our security solutions span every major industry — each with officers trained to the unique demands of your sector.
Banks & Finance
Armed officers for vaults, branches & high-value assets.
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Healthcare
A calm, trained presence for hospitals & clinics.
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Construction
Mobile patrols that stop equipment theft cold.
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Corporate Offices
Front-desk and access control for corporate campuses.
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Hotels & Hospitality
Discreet guest safety, day and night.
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Retail
Loss prevention without disrupting customers.
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Education
Trusted protection for campuses and students.
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Maritime / Ports
Securing docks, cargo, and waterfront facilities.
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Events
Crowd control and VIP protection for any event.
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Trusted across California
Security is everything for a bank, and 1 Cerberus Security & Patrol's armed guards deliver. They're vigilant and handled a recent incident with speed and skill. Our customers feel safer, and they're the top choice for bank security in San Francisco.
Michael RodriguezBranch Manager · Bank · San Francisco
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California trusts 1 Cerberus
From Fortune 500 campuses to neighborhood retail, our clients choose us because we deliver reliable, professional security — every shift, every day.
Dependable scheduling and consistent staffing keep your security post covered, and our digital reporting gives you full visibility into every patrol and incident.
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FAQ
Quick Answers
We serve all of California. That includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, and surrounding areas. We provide guard services for any business, property, or event statewide.
Yes. 1 Cerberus Security & Patrol is licensed by the California BSIS (License PPO 121682). We carry full liability insurance and workers' compensation. All guards hold valid state permits.
Armed guards carry firearms and protect high-risk sites like banks or cash centers. Unarmed guards focus on visible deterrence, lobby access, and customer service for stores, offices, and events.
Our guards complete state-mandated BSIS training, background checks, and drug screening. They also receive site-specific training in de-escalation, emergency response, and first aid.
We provide security for corporate meetings, concerts, festivals, private parties, weddings, and sports games. Our guards handle crowd control, door check-in, and guest safety.
Technology & Infrastructure
We combine military and law enforcement disciplinewith modern security technologyto deliver protection you can count on— 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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