On-Site Officer (Standing Guard)

Standing guards for sites that need continuous presence

Armed or unarmed officers for fixed posts — when patrol alone is not enough. Most HOAs and apartments are better served by vehicle patrol first; we will help you choose.

8–24 hour shiftsSame-officer continuity24/7 live dispatchPPO #121577

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Shift log — sample entries

21:00 Post briefing — access list reviewed
23:15 Lobby & garage foot patrol — photos logged
02:40 Gate check — visitor verified, entry logged

Looking for coverage for an HOA or apartment?

Standing guards are available for select sites; most HOA and multifamily clients start with vehicle patrol.

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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

Sunset Safety Agency officer kneeling to greet a resident's dog in a community park

Sunset Safety Agency officer documenting a finding with a flashlight on a night post

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.

Anatomy of a standing post

Tap the markers to see what every Sunset on-site officer brings to the post — and what your written post orders put in play from night one.

Axon Body 4 camera
Every officer wears a body camera on post. Footage backs up the written record when an incident is disputed.
Radio to live dispatch
Officers check in with our 24/7 dispatch center, which runs on 10-8 Systems CAD — the same platform police agencies use.
Uniformed presence
A recognizable uniformed officer at the entrance changes behavior before problems start.
Marked unit add-on
Larger properties add a dedicated marked patrol vehicle so the officer can cover distant lots and perimeters — fuel included.

Post orders: your rules, in writing

Before the first shift, we document how your property runs. The officer works from that playbook — not from guesswork.

Access control & visitor verification
Who gets in, how they're logged, and what happens when they're not on the list.
Foot patrol rounds & photo documentation
Scheduled and randomized rounds, each documented with time-stamped photos.
Parking & tow procedures
Warnings, citations, and tow coordination under your rules — included free.
Escalation & police coordination
Exactly when to warn, when to call dispatch, and when to involve police.
End-of-shift Daily Activity Report
Every shift closes with a DAR in your client portal — no mystery hours.

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Response gap at the post

8–24

Shift length options (hrs)

24/7

Dispatch on 10-8 CAD

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BSIS PPO license

Coverage Options

Every post is built to fit the property — pick the shift structure, the officer profile, and the add-ons that match your site.

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

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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

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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.

Anatomy of an On-Site Shift

Continuous coverage follows the same documentation discipline as mobile patrol — every hour accounted for.

Shift start

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Uniformed officer providing visible presence at the property

Throughout

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Officer documenting an interaction with Axon body camera

Ongoing

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End-of-shift report in the client portal

Shift end

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Anatomy of an On-Site Shift

Continuous coverage follows the same documentation discipline as mobile patrol — every hour accounted for.

Shift start

1/4

Check-In & Post Orders

Officer reviews property-specific post orders, prior shift notes, and any open items from management.

Throughout

2/4

Visible Presence

Uniformed officer at assigned post — lobby, gate, amenity areas, or roving coverage per contract.

Ongoing

3/4

Incidents Documented

Every interaction, violation, and maintenance note logged with body camera and photos as required.

Shift end

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Shift 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.

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How Pricing Works

On-site officers are billed hourly. Three factors set the rate: