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F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does American Security & Control provide?
We provide unarmed security guard and patrol services across multiple site types and industries. We also provide fire watch services. For more details, pease see our Services page.
Where does American Security & Control provide its services?
We are based out of northern Virginia and currently licensed as a security agency in the state of Virginia and District of Columbia. We routinely provide services in the greater northern Virginia area (as far south as Fredericksburg and west as Front Royal). We can provide fire watch services in both the area described above as well as some locations in Maryland.
If your potential site is outside of this general area, please contact us as we may be able to accommodate depending on your requirements.
What is the difference between unarmed security and fire watch?
Unarmed security’s primary purpose is to provide a professional, trained visual presence and deterrent that can observe and report suspicious activity at sites requested by our clients. The need and requirements for these services can vary.
Fire watch is the specific monitoring for potential or current smoke and flames and keeping accurate logs of activity. This is often required by fire marshals when a smoke and fire alarm response system is either not yet installed or is down due to maintenance or unforeseen circumstances. Fire watch can also be a proactive risk management service for general contractors for construction sites where monitoring systems are not yet installed.
How much notice does American Security & Control need to provide services?
Our phone line is open 24/7 and we have provided a guard on site in as little as 2-3 hours from clients contacting us. While this can depend on many factors, primarily guard availability and site location and requirements, we have a reliable network of trained guards available for urgent requests. Please contact us to discuss options for your security needs.
How much do American Security & Control's services cost?
Costs will vary based on services provided due to requirements of the site, location, length of the contract, and cost of living index.
Unarmed guard services typically start at $27/hour and fire watch services typically start at $37/hour, but please contact us for details and your specific requirements.
What insurance coverage does American Security & Control have?
- Commercial General Liability
- $1,000,000 each occurrence
- $3,000,000 aggregate
- Automobile Liability
- $1,000,000 combined single limit
- Hired and non-owned only
- Excess/Umbrella Liability
- $1,000,000 each occurrence
- $1,000,000 aggregate
- Workers Compensation
- $1,000,000 each accident
Are you currently hiring security guards?
We do not currently have an opening or requirements for new security guards; however, sites can come up quickly and we are looking to grow and expand. You are always welcome and encouraged to contact us if you are interested so that we may reach out if/when the need for more guards arises.
What are your hiring requirements for your security guards?
Very little previous experience is required; however, having a Security Officer license in Virginia (via DCJS) and/or Washington, D.C. is strongly preferred. If you do not currently have one, you are expected to obtain it within 90 days of hire and does require classroom training as well as fingerprinting. We also conduct a background check on all new hires.
Aside from the above requirements, we hold high standards of professionalism, diligence, and reliability.
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