Unarmed Security Guards
Professional presence without armed deterrence
Unarmed security guards provide visible, customer-friendly presence at lobbies, gates, retail entrances, and amenity areas. Sunset Safety Agency staffs unarmed posts across Orange County and Los Angeles County — with the same portal reporting, body camera policy, and 24/7 dispatch backing every assignment.
Presence firstWhen unarmed guards are the right choice
Unarmed officers fit properties that need a human presence — greeting visitors, checking credentials, monitoring pools and gyms, or providing a visible deterrent — without the liability profile or cost of armed coverage.
Many communities pair unarmed lobby hours with overnight vehicle patrol: an officer at the gate during peak traffic, patrol visits covering parking and common areas when the lobby closes.
- Greet visitors
- Check credentials
- Monitor amenities
- Observe, de-escalate & report
Where unarmed officers post
Common unarmed post types
Multifamily and commercial buildings — greeting visitors and checking credentials.
Gated communities and industrial yards with controlled entry points.
Pools, fitness centers, and clubhouses during open hours.
Loss-prevention support and a visible, customer-friendly presence at shopping centers.
Daytime site access control — with patrol or armed coverage after hours.
Corporal with Axon body camera at parade rest in front of the agency seal wall
Post orders define exactly what the officer does — and does not do. Unarmed officers observe, report, de-escalate, and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary. They do not perform citizen's arrests outside BSIS authority.
Documentation and accountability
Every shift generates activity reports in our client portal. Body-worn cameras document interactions. Dispatch at (949) 299-2447 supports officers in the field and routes backup when incidents escalate.
Property managers see the same reports boards see — no filter between field activity and your inbox.
Situation → our response
What an unarmed officer actually does
Flip a card to see how a post handles it. Every action lands in your digital activity log.
Unarmed vs patrol — we will help you decide
You need a fixed point covered
A lobby, a gate, a retail entrance — somewhere a human presence has to stay put. Unarmed standing coverage is the right tool.
Request an unarmed post quoteYour problem moves around the property
Parking abuse, trespass after hours, coverage across a large community — vehicle patrol usually covers more area per dollar.
Compare vehicle patrolRequest a walkthrough and we will map post hours, patrol frequency, and budget together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Need a professional unarmed post?
Lobby, gate, retail, or amenity coverage with documented reporting.