Why Atlanta Businesses Choose PSI
Unarmed Security Guard Services That Protect People and Property
An unarmed security guard protects people and property without carrying a firearm. The officer provides a visible uniformed presence, controls access at doors and gates, patrols the site, and documents and reports incidents, calling law enforcement or emergency services when a situation requires it.
A camera can only record an incident. A uniformed officer on site deters incidents and responds and reports when something does happen.
PSI Security Service has been an unarmed security guard company in Atlanta since 1989. We review your site, recommend the right post and schedule, and scale coverage to your hours and budget, with one local team answering the phone 24 hours a day.
Compare Options
Unarmed or Armed: Which Fits Your Site?
Most Atlanta properties use a mix of coverage types. Here’s how they compare.
Unarmed Guard
Best for access control
A uniformed officer at a fixed post such as a lobby, gate, or entrance, focused on visitors, access control, and visible deterrence.
Unarmed Foot Patrol
Best for close inspection
An officer walking the property on scheduled and random rounds, checking doors, stairwells, parking decks, and common areas.
Armed Guard
Best for high-risk sites
A firearm-qualified officer for sites where robbery, violence, or high-value assets are a concern. Georgia requires a Board-issued weapons permit.
Vehicle Patrol
Best for large sites
Marked patrol units covering warehouses, campuses, and multi-building properties on a moving, less predictable schedule.
Getting Started
How to Hire a Security Guard in Atlanta
Request a Quote
Call (770) 850-1111 or send a quote request with your site address, hours, and concerns.
Site Review
PSI reviews the property, its access points, and its risks, and recommends unarmed, armed, or mixed coverage.
Post & Schedule
You receive a written quote covering the post, the hours, and the officer’s site instructions.
Officers Start
Trained, uniformed officers are assigned and briefed, with one PSI contact managing your account.
Unarmed Security Guard FAQs
What does an unarmed security guard do?
An unarmed security guard protects people and property without carrying a firearm. The officer provides a visible uniformed presence, controls access at doors and gates, patrols the site, watches for safety and security risks, and documents and reports incidents. When a situation calls for it, the officer contacts law enforcement or emergency services.
Where can I hire security guards in Atlanta?
You can hire security guards directly from a licensed Georgia security company. PSI Security Service has supplied security officers to Metro Atlanta businesses since 1989, with offices in Marietta and Morrow. Call (770) 850-1111 or request a free quote online.
What places need security guards?
Any property with public access, valuable assets, or after-hours exposure can benefit from a guard. Common posts across Metro Atlanta include office lobbies, retail centers, apartment and HOA communities, construction sites, warehouses, and event venues.
How do I hire a security guard?
Start by confirming the company holds a Georgia security agency license, then share your site address, hours, and concerns. PSI reviews the property, recommends a post and schedule, and gives you a written quote. Once you approve, officers are assigned and briefed on your site instructions.
Which areas around Atlanta does PSI cover?
PSI unarmed security guard services cover Atlanta and the wider metro area, including Buckhead, Midtown, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Roswell, Douglasville, and Morrow. Coverage extends across Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Clayton, Cherokee, Forsyth, Henry, and surrounding Georgia counties.
What training do PSI unarmed officers receive?
Every PSI officer completes the minimum 24 hours of classroom instruction Georgia requires before providing security services. The state curriculum covers the role of private security, legal aspects, patrol and observation, incident response, access control and CCTV, customer service, and first aid. PSI adds background checks, reference verification, ongoing training, and performance evaluations.
What is the difference between armed and unarmed security?
An unarmed officer deters, observes, controls access, and reports, and does not carry a firearm. An armed officer does the same work while carrying a firearm, which in Georgia requires individual registration with the state Board, firearms training, and annual requalification. Unarmed coverage suits most low to moderate risk sites; higher-risk sites may need armed officers.
Who needs security guards?
Property managers, business owners, HOA boards, general contractors, facility directors, and event organizers are the most common buyers. If you are responsible for the safety of employees, tenants, customers, or guests, or for property left unattended overnight, a security guard gives you a trained person on site.
How much does an unarmed security guard service cost in Atlanta?
Cost depends on the number of officers, hours of coverage, the type of post, and how long you need service. PSI builds each quote around your site and budget. Call (770) 850-1111 or request a free quote for an exact figure.