Armed Guards Services

Unarmed Security Guard Services for Property & Operational Safety

Unarmed security officers provide a strong, visible protective presence for businesses, residential communities, construction sites, and public environments. At Aetos Global Security, doing business as Aetos Security, our unarmed guards are trained in observation, reporting, access control, customer service, and conflict de-escalation — delivering professional protection at an affordable cost.

Services are provided only in jurisdictions where all regulatory and licensing requirements have been fully met.

What Unarmed Guards Can Do for Your Property

Unarmed officers are ideal for environments where:

1. A strong security presence is needed without the use of a firearm
2. Customer service or public interaction is part of daily operations
3. The goal is prevention, deterrence, and reporting
4. Liability, safety, or brand image favors a non-armed approach
5. Access control, monitoring, or patrol duties are required

Unarmed guards often serve as the first line of defense, preventing incidents before they escalate.

Where Unarmed Security Is Most Effective

Our unarmed officers are commonly deployed to:

1. Apartment complexes & residential communities
2. Commercial buildings & office parks
3. Retail stores, shopping centers, and parking facilities
4. Construction sites and equipment yards
5. Schools, churches, and non-profit organizations
6. Medical facilities and professional offices
7. Corporate campuses & logistics centers

If your goal is presence, prevention, and professional oversight, unarmed guards are often the right choice.

Benefits of Aetos Unarmed Security Officers

✔ Highly Visible Deterrent

Uniformed officers reduce vandalism, trespassing, and theft through constant presence.

✔ Professional Customer-Facing Conduct

Officers are trained in communication, courtesy, and representing your brand with professionalism.

✔ Trained in Observation & Reporting

Accurate logs, incident reports, and real-time communication help you maintain a safer environment.

✔ Access Control & Policy Enforcement

Our guards help enforce your site procedures, visitor policies, and safety protocols.

✔ Ideal for Low to Medium-Risk Locations

Unarmed staffing provides a cost-effective security solution suitable for most properties.

Duties Performed by Unarmed Security Officers

Our unarmed guards routinely handle:

1. Foot patrols & perimeter walks
2. Lobby and entrance security
3. Parking lot and garage observation
4. Monitoring for suspicious activity
5. Visitor and contractor check-in
6. Gatehouse / access point control
7. Incident reporting & rule enforcement
8. Emergency response coordination
9. Daily activity logs & status updates

Every officer follows site-specific post orders tailored to your needs.

Unarmed vs. Armed Security — Which Is Right for You?

Unarmed officers are appropriate when:

1. The risk level is low to moderate
2. You need visibility and control, not force
3. Your environment requires customer interaction
4. The property has regular occupants or frequent visitors
5. Your primary goal is prevention and policy enforcement

If threats, incidents, or risk factors are elevated, our team may recommend:

1. Armed Officers
2. Hybrid (Armed + Unarmed) Models
3. Mobile Patrol Services
4. Surveillance Integration

We work with you to ensure the right balance of safety, presence, and compliance.

How Our Unarmed Guard Program Works

1. Security Assessment
2. We review your location, concerns, incident history, and operational needs.
3. Customized Security Plan
4. We recommend the proper staffing level, hours, and patrol strategy.
5. Post Order Development
6. Procedures and expectations tailored to your site.
7. Deployment & Oversight
8. Trained officers assigned with supervision and communication support.
9. Ongoing Review
10. We adjust coverage as your operations evolve.

Licensing & Compliance

Aetos Global Security, DBA Aetos Security, operates strictly in jurisdictions where all required licensing and regulatory obligations have been met. Licensing in California, Washington, and additional states is actively in progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are unarmed guards effective without weapons?

Yes — most security incidents are prevented with visibility and presence. Unarmed guards deter crime, enforce rules, observe and report, and support safety operations without escalation.

Can unarmed guards handle confrontations?

Unarmed officers are trained in de-escalation, communication, situational awareness, and policy enforcement. They focus on preventing and managing issues safely.

What kind of training do unarmed guards receive?

Training typically includes security protocols, conflict resolution, emergency response, report writing, communication, and site-specific procedures.

What information do you need for a quote?

We typically request the property type, hours of coverage, risk concerns, and address to tailor the right staffing plan.

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Our team will review your needs and design a security plan that fits your property, operations, and budget.

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