Unarmed security
A professional presence for patrol, access control, visitor management, safety checks, and incident prevention.
California PPO #121887
Professional security.Reliable protection.
Customized security for Bay Area properties, communities, businesses, construction sites, and events—built on visibility, communication, accountability, and prevention.
24/7Management support
15Security solutions
Bay AreaLocally focused
GPSVerified reporting
Who we are
Security should make your job easier.
Astro Protective Services is a growing, locally focused California security company headquartered in Richmond and serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our team brings experience across security operations, law enforcement, military service, property patrol, events, and customer service.
Every property is different. Every risk is different. Every client deserves a customized solution.
Protection in the field
A professional presence wherever you need it.
From uniformed guards and HOA patrols to branded vehicles and active construction sites, APS teams are prepared to protect your people and property.
Core security services
One accountable partner. Fifteen ways to protect.
Programs are designed around your risks, hours, operating needs, expectations, and budget.
Armed security
Higher-level presence for evaluated high-risk assignments, subject to California licensing and client requirements.
Mobile patrol
Scheduled and randomized marked-vehicle visits, perimeter checks, lock checks, and documented response.
HOA & community patrol
Neighborhood visibility, parking support, gate security, amenity checks, and overnight patrol.
Apartment & multifamily
Lobby, garage, package-area, common-area, resident safety, and visitor monitoring.
Property management
Daily activity reports, supervisor checks, flexible staffing, audits, and direct communication.
Retail & loss prevention
Customer-facing theft deterrence, entrance monitoring, store patrol, and employee safety support.
Event security
Guest screening, credentials, crowd management, parking, VIP, backstage, and perimeter coverage.
Construction site
After-hours protection for equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, personnel, and site access.
Fire watch
Dedicated patrols, hazard observation, documentation, and emergency communication for impaired systems.
Concierge & front desk
Professional security blended with visitor assistance, guest registration, package monitoring, and lobby coverage.
Access & visitor control
Visitor, vendor, contractor, employee, gate, key, and building access management.
Parking security
Lot and garage patrol, policy support, tow coordination, and unauthorized vehicle reporting.
Emergency response
Rapid communication and available coverage for break-ins, vandalism, staffing gaps, and urgent incidents.
Security audits
Practical reviews of visibility, patrol frequency, post orders, reporting, vulnerabilities, and coverage gaps.
Technology & accountability
Know what is happening at your property.
Modern security requires more than a paper logbook. APS can use GPS-verified patrols, digital daily activity reports, incident documentation, and client reporting platforms such as Silvertrac and Trackforce.
GPS patrol verification
Digital activity reports
Incident documentation
Client reporting portals
Supervisor checks
24/7 communication
Industries we serve
Coverage shaped around your environment.
Apartment communities
HOAs
Residential communities
Commercial real estate
Office buildings
Retail centers
Construction sites
Warehouses
Industrial properties
Educational institutions
Events
Parking facilities
Mixed-use properties
Healthcare facilities
Corporate campuses
Vacant properties
For property managers
An extension of your team—not another vendor.
Answers the phone
Shows up
Documents incidents
Responds to staffing changes
Understands your property
Works within your budget
Takes accountability seriously
Communicates clearly
Client testimonials
Reviews from our clients.
Feedback from the property managers, HOA boards, and business owners Astro Protective Services protects across California.
“APS has been very responsive and professional. Their officers communicate well with our property management team, and we appreciate the detailed reporting and willingness to address issues quickly. They have become a dependable part of our property's daily operations.”
“We were looking for a security company that would actually communicate with our management team instead of simply sending an officer to the property. APS has been responsive, professional, and willing to customize their service around our community's needs.”
“APS provides the visibility and patrol presence our community needs. Their team is professional, and their management is easy to communicate with. We appreciate having a security partner who understands the unique needs of an HOA.”
“The APS team has been dependable and professional. Their patrol presence gives our property team greater peace of mind, and their reporting makes it easier for us to understand what is happening on-site.”
“APS understands that retail security is about more than simply standing at the entrance. Their officers maintain a professional presence while staying alert to theft, suspicious activity, and customer safety concerns.”
“Security is extremely important for our construction site, particularly after hours. APS worked with us to develop coverage around our schedule and site requirements. Their patrol and reporting have helped us maintain better visibility over the property.”
“APS was professional and organized throughout our event. The officers were present, respectful, and attentive to guests and access points. The management team was easy to reach and responsive when we needed support.”
“One of the things we appreciate most about APS is the communication. When there is an issue, we can reach the management team and get a response. That level of accountability is important to us as property owners.”
“APS took the time to understand our property's specific security challenges before recommending a service plan. Their approach felt much more customized than a one-size-fits-all security program.”
“We value consistency, communication, and reliability from our security provider. APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to those areas and has worked with us to adjust coverage as our property's needs have changed.”
“The security team stayed organized from vendor arrival through guest departure. Their calm communication helped our event staff keep entrances, backstage areas, and parking operations moving smoothly.”
“An APS officer noticed a guest who needed assistance and responded respectfully without creating a scene. That service-minded approach made a real difference to our team and the guest's family.”
“When I became separated from my group, an APS officer took time to help me locate them and made sure I felt safe while I waited. The officer was patient, professional, and kind.”
“An APS patrol officer helped an older resident carry essential items safely from the parking area and stayed nearby until the resident reached the building entrance. It was thoughtful and professional.”
“The APS officer was attentive when an older guest appeared unsteady. They found seating, contacted the event organizer, and remained with the guest until family arrived.”
“APS officers balanced visible security with helpful guest service. They answered questions, guided families, watched access points, and communicated concerns quickly to event management.”
“A security officer helped us after we could not find our vehicle and noticed that an elderly member of our family needed a place to rest. The officer treated us with patience and respect.”
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