Security Questions, Answered

Yes. Taurus Protection Inc. holds California Private Patrol Operator license PPO 120624, issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). You can verify it any time on the State of California license lookup. We are fully insured, and we will send proof of insurance on request.

Every officer holds a current California BSIS Guard Card, as state law requires. Armed officers also hold a California Exposed Firearm Permit. Our officers are hand-selected and trained beyond the state standard.

We cover Santa Barbara County (including Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Lompoc, and Santa Maria), Ventura County (including Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, and Simi Valley), and parts of Los Angeles County such as Malibu, Calabasas, and Agoura Hills.

It depends on whether you need armed or unarmed officers, how many hours and officers, the type of site, and how long the assignment runs. Patrol checks usually cost less than a full-time officer on site. Tell us what you need and we will give you a clear quote at no cost. Request a free consultation.

Most businesses, HOAs, and events are well served by unarmed, uniformed officers whose visible presence prevents problems. Armed security makes sense where there is cash handling, high-value assets, or a higher threat level. We will tell you honestly which one your situation calls for. Learn about armed security or unarmed security.

Call us and we will tell you exactly when we can have officers on site. Our team answers 24/7 for urgent needs, including emergency fire watch and standby coverage.

Yes. We staff private events, concerts, galas, and corporate functions, as well as one-night or short-term assignments. See event security.

Yes. Our officers document their shifts and patrols in daily activity reports, so you have a clear record of checks, incidents, and anything that needs your attention.

Yes. Our marked mobile patrols run scheduled and random checks of your property, checking access points, lighting, and activity. It is a cost-effective option when a full-time post is not needed. See mobile patrol.

Yes. We provide residential and estate security, from routine checks to live-in and overnight coverage, with officers who know Montecito and the South Coast. During the Thomas Fire and the Montecito debris flow, our officers stayed on the ground protecting properties. Read the case study.

Yes. Our executive protection covers executives, families, and public figures on site and while traveling. See executive protection.

We are always looking for professional officers with a California Guard Card. Apply online on our Join Our Team page.