Bastion Security Services

What Bastion Security Services does

Bastion Security Services is a locally-owned private security services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, with a regional office in San Francisco serving the broader Bay Area. The company delivers on-site standing guards, mobile courtesy patrol, parking enforcement, AI-enabled remote camera monitoring (via its Hakimo partnership), parking lot security towers, concierge security, and California Live Scan fingerprinting to residential communities and HOAs, commercial real estate and corporate campuses, schools, retail centers, construction sites, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and industrial clients. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring hourly-billed service contracts across these service lines, supplemented by transactional Live Scan fingerprinting fees.

The operating model centers on a 24/7 in-house dispatch center, BSIS-licensed guards assigned to consistent sites, and direct sales to property managers, HOA boards, and business owners through website inquiries, phone outreach, and in-person security assessments. Leadership is concentrated around founder and President Gary Mills (25+ years industry experience), Director of Operations Stephen Parker, and a dedicated account management and scheduling bench, supported by memberships in IFMA, BOMA, CalSAGA, ASIS International, and other property management associations. Technology is positioned as an adjunct to the human guard offering rather than a platform business, with proprietary integrations limited to the Hakimo camera analytics partnership and a virtual parking permit system.

Name

Bastion Security Services

Legal name

Bastion Security Services

Website

https://bastionsecurityservices.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bastion Security Services is a privately held Bay Area security firm providing BSIS-licensed standing guards, mobile patrol, parking enforcement, concierge security, and Hakimo-powered camera monitoring to HOAs, commercial properties, schools, construction sites, and industrial clients across Northern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Property Guarding (Offices, Retail Parks, Malls) (BPAKAAAF), Residential & Community Guarding (HOAs, Gated Communities) (BPAKAAAE), Vacant Property & Construction Site Guarding (Residential) (HSAHAKAI), Campus Security Guarding & Patrol Services (EDAEACAA)

Keywords

• Security guard services
• Mobile patrol services
• Parking enforcement
• Commercial property security
• Residential security services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Hourly billed professional security guard services for on-site stationed guards providing access control, patrol, and security monitoring. Revenue generated through service contracts with recurring billing based on hourly rates and coverage hours.
2. Mobile Patrol Services: Vehicle-based patrol services covering multiple properties with scheduled or randomized inspections. Cost-effective alternative to dedicated on-site guards, billed hourly with flexible scheduling.
3. Parking Enforcement: Parking rule enforcement, monitoring, and violation management including online permit registration and towing coordination. Revenue from service contracts with property managers and HOAs.
4. Camera Monitoring: Remote surveillance monitoring services through Hakimo partnership, providing real-time monitoring and incident response for client properties.
5. Live Scan Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, and background check requirements. Revenue generated per appointment from individuals and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bastion Security Services provides licensed on-site security guards, mobile patrol coverage, parking enforcement, camera monitoring, concierge security, and Live Scan fingerprinting to residential communities, HOAs, commercial real estate, corporate campuses, retail centers, construction sites, and educational institutions across the Bay Area. The company combines BSIS-licensed uniformed personnel with a 24/7 in-house dispatch center and a Hakimo AI camera-monitoring integration to deliver continuous property protection, access control, and incident response.

Product overview

Bastion Security Services is a locally-owned security services company serving the Bay Area with a portfolio of distinct service offerings rather than a unified software platform. The core product is Standing Guard Service providing on-site security guards, complemented by Mobile Courtesy Patrol for vehicle-based coverage across multiple properties, and Parking Enforcement for lot management. Supporting services include 24-Hour Dispatch as an in-house communication hub, Camera Monitoring (via Hakimo partnership) for remote surveillance, Parking Lot Security Towers for mobile surveillance units, Live Scan Fingerprinting for background checks, and Concierge Security for hospitality-focused security at premium properties. These services operate independently and can be layered for comprehensive protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guard Services (Standing Guard Service) Professional on-site uniformed security guards providing continuous protection, access control, visitor management, and front-desk/concierge coverage for apartment buildings and HOAs, corporate campuses, retail parks, educational campuses, construction sites, and fire watch scenarios.
• Mobile Courtesy Patrol Vehicle-based patrol service with a large Northern California patrol fleet offering scheduled or randomized property inspections, alarm response, building lock checks, amenity security, and visible deterrence as a cost-effective alternative to dedicated on-site guards.
• Parking Enforcement Parking rule enforcement, violation management, towing coordination, visitor parking management, and online registration of permitted vehicles using a virtual permit system where the license plate serves as the permit and enables real-time temporary authorization.
• Camera Monitoring Remote camera monitoring with permanent or temporary installation options, delivered through the Hakimo AI partnership to provide extended visibility and real-time alerts on valuable areas, assets, people, property, inventory, and equipment, integrated with courtesy patrol and 24-hour local dispatch.
• 24-Hour Dispatch In-house 24/7/365 dispatch center staffed with trained personnel who receive, evaluate, and route calls, tracking every issue until resolution and bringing in security guards and management as needed.
• Live Scan Fingerprinting California-authorized Live Scan fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, certification, and background check requirements. Electronically submits fingerprints to California DOJ and FBI for faster processing.
• Concierge Security Hybrid security and hospitality service combining professional security guard capabilities with concierge-level customer service for corporate offices, luxury residential buildings, and Class A commercial properties. Officers serve as the first point of contact, provide access control, and create welcoming environments.

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HakimocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for AI-powered camera monitoring and remote video monitoring services. Hakimo provides the platform for extended visibility, real-time alerts, and integration with Bastion's on-site and mobile patrol services to enhance security coverage for client properties.
• IFMA Silicon ValleyminorOthersIndustry association membership demonstrating credibility and network within the facility management community in Silicon Valley.
• IFMA East BayminorOthersIndustry association membership in East Bay region for facility management professionals.
• CalSAGA (California Association of Security Agency Managers)minorOthersState industry association for security agency managers providing networking and professional development.
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association)minorOthersIndustry association for commercial real estate professionals including property managers and building owners.
• ASIS InternationalminorOthersGlobal organization for security professionals providing certifications, standards, and networking opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld: International security and cash services firm with a significant U.S. footprint offering uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and risk consulting. Overlaps with Bastion in commercial property guarding and high-touch client segments in the Bay Area.
• Prosegur: Global private security company providing manned guarding, technology solutions, and cash logistics. Operates in the Bay Area through Prosegur Security and competes with Bastion for commercial real estate and corporate campus contracts.
• Allied Universal: The largest contract security services provider in North America, offering manned guarding, mobile patrol, and security technology services. Competes directly with Bastion in the Bay Area across commercial, residential, and event security, but at far greater scale and with national accounts.
• Securitas: Global security services leader with a strong California presence providing static guarding, mobile patrol, and remote guarding solutions. Comparable to Bastion across all major verticals (commercial real estate, residential, education, construction) and a primary competitor for mid-market and enterprise RFPs.

Regional players

• American Guard Services: California-based licensed security guard company offering uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and concierge security. Directly comparable to Bastion across the Bay Area commercial and residential verticals with similar pricing and service structure.
• AM-Gard Security: California-focused security services firm offering standing guards, patrol, and concierge security for residential and commercial properties. Closely matches Bastion's service portfolio and Bay Area target market.
• Star Protection Agency: California-based regional security guard and patrol services firm serving residential, commercial, and event security clients across the state. Closely comparable to Bastion in service mix, customer segments, and locally-owned operating model.
• National Security Industries: West Coast-based contract security services company providing uniformed guards, mobile patrol, and event security. Direct competitor to Bastion in the Northern California market with comparable mid-market HOA and commercial customer base.

Direct peers

• Signal 88 Security: Franchise-based security services company providing mobile patrol, standing guard, and event security with a heavy HOA and residential property management focus. Closely aligned with Bastion's emphasis on responsive local service and HOA/community contracts.
• Off Duty Officers: Specialized provider of off-duty law enforcement and uniformed security guard services nationwide. Similar business model to Bastion — hourly-billed recurring guard contracts for property managers, HOAs, and corporate clients — with a comparable mix of residential and commercial accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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