Security Guard Services in Tucson and Southern Arizona
Arizona Preventive Crime Unit provides professional security guard services in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona. We offer armed and unarmed security officers, mobile patrol services, event security, school security, and executive protection solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client.
Every client has different security concerns, risk levels, and operational requirements. Our approach is to provide customized security solutions designed to help deter crime, improve safety, and create a professional security presence that supports your business, property, event, or organization.
Our security officers receive training beyond minimum state requirements in areas such as de-escalation, situational awareness, incident response, customer service, and conflict management.
Since 2014, Arizona Preventive Crime Unit has provided reliable and professional security services to businesses, schools, special events, government-related facilities, and private clients.
Our Security Services
We provide a range of security services designed to meet the needs of different industries and environments. Each service can be customized based on the level of risk, hours of coverage needed, and specific duties required.
Select a service below to learn more.

Armed Security
Armed security officers provide a strong visual deterrent and enhanced protection for environments that require a higher level of security presence. Armed officers are highly trained and licensed to respond to elevated security risks.
Common uses include:
• high-value properties
• schools
• government-related facilities
• financial institutions
• locations with increased liability concerns
• environments requiring a stronger deterrent presence

Unarmed Security
Unarmed security guards provide a professional and visible presence that helps deter criminal activity while maintaining a customer-friendly environment. Unarmed officers are ideal for access control, monitoring, and general security duties.
Common uses include:
• office buildings
• schools
• residential communities
• retail locations
• medical offices
• churches
• front desk security

Mobile Patrol Services
Mobile patrol security provides random or scheduled patrol checks of properties to help deter criminal activity and identify suspicious behavior. Patrol officers conduct exterior checks, parking lot monitoring, and property inspections.
Common uses include:
• commercial properties
• construction sites
• apartment complexes
• business parks
• after-hours security checks
• lockup and unlock services

Event Security
Event security services help ensure the safety of guests, staff, and vendors during public or private events. Officers assist with access control, monitoring, crowd management support, and incident response.
Common uses include:
• festivals
• fairs
• private events
• corporate events
• religious events
• school events
• community events

School Security
School security services provide a professional presence to help maintain a safe learning environment. Officers assist with monitoring visitors, access control, and responding to incidents that may occur on campus.
Common uses include:
• private schools
• charter schools
• religious schools
• special events
• campus monitoring

Executive Protection
Executive protection services provide discreet personal security for individuals who require an elevated level of protection. Services are customized based on the specific needs and environment of each client.
Common uses include:
• executives
• high-profile individuals
• special guests
• private clients
• dignitary protection
Multi-State Licensing
Arizona Preventive Crime Unit is licensed to provide security services in multiple states, including Arizona, Colorado, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. In addition to providing security services throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona, our company supports clients requiring professional security staffing for special events and operations in other licensed jurisdictions.
We maintain consistent training standards, professionalism, and reliability regardless of location.
