Shift start
1/4Check-In & Post Orders
Officer reviews property-specific post orders, prior shift notes, and any open items from management.
Dedicated On-Site Officer Services
Dedicated On-Site Officers, Trained to De-escalate
High-visibility protection for properties that require an unwavering, continuous human presence. Armed or unarmed, 8 to 24 hour shifts, equipped with modern technology and trained for the situations that matter most.
More Than a Presence
Our standing guards are more than just a presence. They're proactive responders equipped with the latest technology and trained in conflict de-escalation. They learn your property, know your staff and residents by name, and become a recognized part of your community.
Standing guards are the right answer when you need:
- Immediate intervention — zero seconds between the incident and the response
- Continuous access control — every visitor, vendor, and contractor verified at the perimeter
- Pattern recognition— an officer who knows who belongs and who doesn't
- Visible deterrence — a uniformed presence that prevents most problems from starting
What an On-Site Officer Actually Does
During a shift, a Sunset on-site officer is responsible for:
- Foot patrols at scheduled and randomized intervals
- Photo documentation of maintenance issues and incidents
- Live monitoring of security cameras when systems are in place
- Access control and visitor sign-in
- Incident response with police coordination when necessary
- Real-time reporting through our client portal
Every shift ends with a Daily Activity Report. You know exactly what happened on your property, every day.
Coverage Options
Shift length
8, 10, 12, 16, or 24 hour shifts. Most properties run 12-hour shifts with day and night coverage, or single overnight shifts for cost efficiency.
Armed vs. unarmed
Unarmed officers are appropriate for most properties. Armed officers carry an active BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit where threat levels or policy require it.
Dedicated patrol vehicle add-on
For larger properties, add a marked patrol vehicle for your on-site officer — fuel included, no surcharge.
Coverage continuity
Wherever possible, we assign the same officers long-term so familiarity stays an advantage, not a rotation problem.
Event & on-site deployment workflow
From pre-event briefing through post-event notes — the same discipline applies to standing posts and festivals.
Event details
Venue layout, expected attendance, alcohol service, and vendor access.
Risk review
Entry points, crowd flow, emergency exits, and liaison contacts.
Staffing plan
Officer count, posts, radios, and dispatch coordination.
On-site monitoring
Visible presence, access control, and incident documentation.
Incident response
Coordination with event staff, medical, or law enforcement as needed.
Post-event notes
Summary for organizers and property management.
Sample deliverables
Preview the documentation your management team receives from this service.
Incidents
Incident Note
- Time
- May 21, 2026 — 01:42 PDT
- Type
- Suspicious person — rear loading dock
- Officer action
- Subject identified as tenant contractor; logged and released
- Dispatch
- Property manager notified
Sample previewPreview
Events
Event Security Brief
- Event
- Spring Community Festival
- Officers assigned
- 4 — 2 entry, 1 vendor row, 1 roving
- Radio channel
- Event 3 — Dispatch backup on Ch. 1
- Emergency contacts
- Event chair, PM, OC Fire liaison on file
Sample previewPreview
Example scenario · Event organizer / HOA
Community festival security
- The problem
- Annual street fair with vendors, alcohol, and 2,000+ attendees. Needs trained staff for access and crowd flow.
- Recommended
- On-Site Officer (event deployment)
- Expected outcome
- Professional presence, documented incidents, and smoother coordination with local agencies if needed.
Anatomy of an On-Site Shift
Continuous coverage follows the same documentation discipline as mobile patrol — every hour accounted for.
Continuous coverage follows the same documentation discipline as mobile patrol — every hour accounted for.
Throughout
2/4Visible Presence
Uniformed officer at assigned post — lobby, gate, amenity areas, or roving coverage per contract.
Ongoing
3/4Incidents Documented
Every interaction, violation, and maintenance note logged with body camera and photos as required.
Shift end
4/4Shift Report Filed
End-of-shift report in the client portal — handoff notes for the next officer or your management team.
On-Site Officer vs. Vehicle Patrol — Which Fits Your Property?
Mobile Vehicle Patrol
15–30 min visits at strategic intervals
Coverage
Officer en route from nearest property
Response time
Economical high-volume coverage, randomized area deterrence
Best for
Multiple officers rotate through
Familiarity
Spot checks during visits
Access control
Lower per-property investment
Cost
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On-Site Officer
Continuous 8–24 hour presence
Coverage
Zero response time lag
Response time
Locations requiring immediate intervention and consistent oversight
Best for
Same officer learns your site and personnel
Familiarity
Rigorous, continuous access point control
Access control
Higher per-property investment
Cost
For most properties, mobile patrol is the right starting point. On-site officers come into play when there's a specific reason patrol-by-visit isn't enough — high foot traffic, access control needs, persistent incidents, or executive requirements.
How Pricing Works
On-site officers are billed hourly. Rates depend on:
- Armed or unarmed
- Shift length — overtime after 8 hours
- Add-ons — dedicated patrol vehicle
We bill based on actual hours worked — not time we weren't there.
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Need an officer on-site, not just nearby?
Same-officer continuity. Armed or unarmed. 8 to 24 hour shifts.