best security guard service in Los Angeles
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Security guard service in Los Angeles, CA
5.0 · 13 reviewsOpen today until 11:59 PMOpen until 11:59
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31AI ScoreNamed in 9 of 15 answersChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 8, 2026.ConfirmedVisitor submittedVisitorAI guess
Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business.
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What Security Guards offers, what it costs, and what people come for.
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Security Guards lists 25 services on its website. These are the 13 people ask about most, with a plain description, the price, where the price came from, and how many reviews mention each.
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When it's quiet, where to park, and what's nearby.
Tuesday or Sunday, before 1 AM.
Busiest Wednesday and Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
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Street parking is sometimes hard to find Pure Gourmet Hot Dogs on Wheels, LLC is next door for a quick bite Hope NB & 4th FS is a 1 minute walk for the bus Nick + Stef's Steakhouse is a 1 minute walk for a meal
Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from.
Usually not too busy now. Busiest Wed and Sat, 9 AM to 5 PM.
What reviews, press and directories say about Security Guards.
5.0from 13 reviews on Google
Direct Guard Services stands out for their tailored security solutions and exceptional customer service. Customers describe a highly professional and responsive experience with Direct Guard Services, noting their effectiveness in various security scenarios, from construction sites to private events. Reviewers appreciate the tailored security plans and the dedication of the management team, which fosters a sense of safety and reliability.
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The page ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google read about Security Guards. The code version is exactly what their crawlers get.
Local AI Registry · Security guard services in Los Angeles, CA · Editorial
By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Former Google Search executive and former Microsoft executive, with 20+ years in digital.
Fact-checked against 28 sources · Published September 1, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Machine-readable version below
Owner review: not yet. Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services has not checked this page. Claim to review it
Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services is a security guard service. Its AI Score is 31 of 100, which is poor.
Every fact on this page carries one of three marks: Confirmed (from their website, Google Business Profile, review sites, licensing boards, or measured by Local AI Registry), Visitor submitted (added by a person, with a date and how they know), or AI guess (what AI engines like Gemini and ChatGPT are saying, not confirmed by anyone). Every mark points to a reference at the end of this page.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Security guard service |
| Address | 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA |
| Hours | Mon to Sun Open 24 hours |
| Phone | (800) 578-2123 |
| Owner | Nothing found |
| Rating | 5.0 across 13 reviews on Google |
| Known for | Direct Guard Services excels in providing professional protection and courtesy patrols, making them a top choice for security needs in Los Angeles. Their commitment to customer service and trained personnel sets them apart. |
| Prices | Nothing found |
| Quietest time | Sunday |
| Parking | Nothing found |
| Last verified | October 8, 2026, 12:30 AM |
Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from.
| Group | Fact | Value | Mark | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location info | Address | 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Location info | Description | Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business. | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Location info | Hours | Mon to Sun Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Location info | Mondays | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Location info | Name | Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Location info | Phone | (800) 578-2123 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Monday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Tuesday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Wednesday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Thursday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Friday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Saturday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hours | Sunday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Apply now | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Armed security guard | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Armed security services | AI guess | Nothing found |
| Services | Service | Armed vs unarmed security guards | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Blog grid view | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Cctv systems | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Customer loyalty program | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Direct deposit form | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Directtrack password recovery | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Executive protection | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Fire watch guard | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Guard engagement survey | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Guard referral program | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Loss prevention | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | New guard request | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Officer report form | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Online payment | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Payroll discrepancy submission form | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Permanent customer onboard | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Project style 1 | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Project style 2 | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Security guard profile update | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Security guards for shopping boutiques | AI guess | Nothing found |
| Services | Service | Technology | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Training request | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Unarmed security services | AI guess | Nothing found |
| Services | Service | Uniform request | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Services | Service | Weekly timesheet report | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 |
| Links | https://www.facebook.com/directguardservices | Confirmed | Business website, checked Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Links | https://www.instagram.com/directguardsecurity | Confirmed | Business website, checked Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Links | Website | https://www.directguardservices.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 |
These are the 25 services Security Guards offers, with the price where we have one and where it came from.
| Service | Price | Price mark | Price evidence | Service mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training request | Confirmed | |||
| Directtrack password recovery | Confirmed | |||
| Armed security guard | Confirmed | |||
| Weekly timesheet report | Confirmed | |||
| Executive protection | Confirmed | |||
| Uniform request | Confirmed | |||
| Apply now | Confirmed | |||
| Armed vs unarmed security guards | Confirmed | |||
| Online payment | Confirmed | |||
| Payroll discrepancy submission form | Confirmed | |||
| Project style 1 | Confirmed | |||
| Project style 2 | Confirmed | |||
| Security guard profile update | Confirmed | |||
| Technology | Confirmed | |||
| Fire watch guard | Confirmed | |||
| Guard engagement survey | Confirmed | |||
| Officer report form | Confirmed | |||
| Direct deposit form | Confirmed | |||
| Customer loyalty program | Confirmed | |||
| Permanent customer onboard | Confirmed | |||
| Guard referral program | Confirmed | |||
| Loss prevention | Confirmed | |||
| New guard request | Confirmed | |||
| Blog grid view | Confirmed | |||
| Cctv systems | Confirmed |
Direct Guard Services excels in providing professional protection and courtesy patrols, making them a top choice for security needs in Los Angeles. Their commitment to customer service and trained personnel sets them apart.
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Address: 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. Phone: (800) 578-2123. Hours: Mon to Sun Open 24 hours. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile, checked September 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM.)
Business description, written by Security Guards on its Google Business Profile: "Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business."
Quietest day: Sunday. Busiest day: Wednesday. From the popular times on its Google listing.
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| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gourmet Hot Dogs on Wheels, LLC | Hot dog stand | 1 min walk |
| Hope NB & 4th FS | Bus stop | 1 min walk |
| Nick + Stef's Steakhouse | Steak house | 1 min walk |
| Grand Ave & 4th St | Bus stop | 1 min walk |
| Hope St & 4th St (Departure) | Bus stop | 1 min walk |
| Hope St & 4th St (Arriving) | Bus stop | 1 min walk |
5.0 average across 13 reviews: Google 13. (Confirmed, read September 1, 2026.)
Direct Guard Services stands out for their tailored security solutions and exceptional customer service. (AI guess, from 13 reviews.)
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No press story about Security Guards found yet.
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Listed on 0 of the 11 directories we checked.
| Directory | Listed |
|---|---|
| Apple Maps | Not listed |
| BBB | Not listed |
| Birdeye | Not listed |
| Brownbook | Not listed |
| DexKnows | Not listed |
| Houzz | Not listed |
| Manta | Not listed |
| Nextdoor | Not listed |
| Trustpilot | Not listed |
| Yellowbook | Not listed |
| Yelp | Not listed |
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We ask Gemini and ChatGPT about Security Guards. These are the answers that disagree with the record.
ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 8, 2026.
No capture has disagreed with the record yet.
The AI Score measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Los Angeles security guard services run 18 to 31. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Security Guards scores 31, above the Los Angeles average of 26. The same method scores every business on the registry.
| Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Security Guards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieval grounding | 26 | 0 | Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on. | Poor |
| Off-property attestation | 20 | 40 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor |
| AI visibility | 14 | 60 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Named in 9 of 15 answers that recommended anyone. 6 more named nobody, which is not a loss and is not scored. |
| Reviews & response | 12 | 44 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Poor |
| Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 61 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair |
| Google Business Profile | 8 | 90 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good |
| Speed & mobile | 7 | 25 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Poor |
| Content freshness & schema | 5 | 77 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Good |
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| Los Angeles, California | City | #city | Nothing found | City Security Guards is in |
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| Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team | Author of this page |
Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the security guard services in Los Angeles, linked to the lists and towns around it.
Getting a business named when a neighbor asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity for a recommendation. Some call it AI SEO, some call it generative engine optimization. Traditional SEO fights for ten blue links; this fights for the one answer an assistant says out loud. The AI Score on this page measures the eight signals that drive it.
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Register the page. It is free, it takes about five minutes, and it lets you correct the Record and reply as the business. Nothing on this page is for sale, so the only thing that moves the score is the work.
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# Local AI Registry > The public record of what AI assistants say about local businesses. Every entry checked, scored, and kept current. Local AI Registry is the editorial, never-sponsored record of what local businesses are known for, and whether AI assistants actually recommend them. We score every local business the same way and rank them: website, reviews, AI visibility, and more. Eight signals, one number from 0 to 100. The heaviest is whether AI can retrieve you at all. ## Read these first - [Local AI Registry](https://localairegistry.com): AI assistants now decide which local business to recommend. - [Methodology](https://localairegistry.com/methodology): Eight signals, one number from 0 to 100. - [Leaderboards](https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards): Browse AI Score leaderboards by state, city, and category. - [About](https://localairegistry.com/about): The honest record of who AI recommends. - [Pricing](https://localairegistry.com/pricing): Four levels of presence, from a free registry entry to being the answer AI gives first in your market. - [Journal](https://localairegistry.com/journal): How AI assistants decide which local businesses to recommend, and what owners can do about it. ## Business pages - [Sitemap](https://localairegistry.com/sitemap.xml): Every business page on the registry, with the day each was last updated. - Every business page has a markdown copy at its own address with `.md` on the end. The copy holds the same facts, marks and sources as the page, in the page's order: the photos with their captions, the team and their licenses, the reviews summary, and the questions locals asked with the replies. The page names it in its head and its HTTP `Link` header.
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# Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services, Los Angeles: a security guard service in Los Angeles (2026 guide) Source: Local AI Registry, https://localairegistry.com/biz/ca/los-angeles/security-guards-los-angeles-direct-guard-services-los-angeles-ca. Free to reuse with a link back. By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Fact-checked against 28 sources. Updated 2026-10-08. Owner review: not yet. Canonical: https://localairegistry.com/biz/ca/los-angeles/security-guards-los-angeles-direct-guard-services-los-angeles-ca ## Photos -  -  -  -  -  ## In short Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services is a security guard service. Its AI Score is 31 of 100, which is poor. Every fact on this page carries one of three marks: Confirmed (from their website, Google Business Profile, review sites, licensing boards, or measured by Local AI Registry), Visitor submitted (added by a person, with a date and how they know), or AI guess (what AI engines like Gemini and ChatGPT are saying, not confirmed by anyone). Every mark points to a reference at the end of this page. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | Security guard service | | Address | 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA | | Hours | Mon to Sun Open 24 hours | | Phone | (800) 578-2123 | | Owner | Nothing found | | Rating | 5.0 across 13 reviews on Google | | Known for | Direct Guard Services excels in providing professional protection and courtesy patrols, making them a top choice for security needs in Los Angeles. Their commitment to customer service and trained personnel sets them apart. | | Prices | Nothing found | | Quietest time | Sunday | | Parking | Nothing found | | Last verified | October 8, 2026, 12:30 AM | ## All the details Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from. | Group | Fact | Value | Mark | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Location info | Address | 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Location info | Description | Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business. | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Location info | Hours | Mon to Sun Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Location info | Mondays | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Location info | Name | Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Location info | Phone | (800) 578-2123 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Monday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Tuesday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Wednesday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Thursday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Friday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Saturday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Hours | Sunday | Open 24 hours | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | | Services | Service | Apply now | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Armed security guard | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Armed security services | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Armed vs unarmed security guards | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Blog grid view | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Cctv systems | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Customer loyalty program | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Direct deposit form | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Directtrack password recovery | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Executive protection | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Fire watch guard | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Guard engagement survey | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Guard referral program | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Loss prevention | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | New guard request | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Officer report form | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Online payment | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Payroll discrepancy submission form | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Permanent customer onboard | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Project style 1 | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Project style 2 | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Security guard profile update | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Security guards for shopping boutiques | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Technology | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Training request | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Unarmed security services | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Uniform request | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Services | Service | Weekly timesheet report | Confirmed | Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026 | | Links | Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/directguardservices | Confirmed | Business website, checked Oct 8, 2026 | | Links | Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/directguardsecurity | Confirmed | Business website, checked Oct 8, 2026 | | Links | Website | https://www.directguardservices.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026 | ## Services and prices These are the 25 services Security Guards offers, with the price where we have one and where it came from. | Service | Price | Price mark | Price evidence | Service mark | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Training request | | | | Confirmed | | Directtrack password recovery | | | | Confirmed | | Armed security guard | | | | Confirmed | | Weekly timesheet report | | | | Confirmed | | Executive protection | | | | Confirmed | | Uniform request | | | | Confirmed | | Apply now | | | | Confirmed | | Armed vs unarmed security guards | | | | Confirmed | | Online payment | | | | Confirmed | | Payroll discrepancy submission form | | | | Confirmed | | Project style 1 | | | | Confirmed | | Project style 2 | | | | Confirmed | | Security guard profile update | | | | Confirmed | | Technology | | | | Confirmed | | Fire watch guard | | | | Confirmed | | Guard engagement survey | | | | Confirmed | | Officer report form | | | | Confirmed | | Direct deposit form | | | | Confirmed | | Customer loyalty program | | | | Confirmed | | Permanent customer onboard | | | | Confirmed | | Guard referral program | | | | Confirmed | | Loss prevention | | | | Confirmed | | New guard request | | | | Confirmed | | Blog grid view | | | | Confirmed | | Cctv systems | | | | Confirmed | ### Known for Direct Guard Services excels in providing professional protection and courtesy patrols, making them a top choice for security needs in Los Angeles. Their commitment to customer service and trained personnel sets them apart. ## The team Nothing found ## Visiting Security Guards Address: 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. Phone: (800) 578-2123. Hours: Mon to Sun Open 24 hours. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile, checked September 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM.) ### Location info from Google Business Profile Business description, written by Security Guards on its Google Business Profile: "Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business." ### When to go Quietest day: Sunday. Busiest day: Wednesday. From the popular times on its Google listing. ### Parking and getting in Nothing found ### Nearby | Place | Type | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Pure Gourmet Hot Dogs on Wheels, LLC | Hot dog stand | 1 min walk | | Hope NB & 4th FS | Bus stop | 1 min walk | | Nick + Stef's Steakhouse | Steak house | 1 min walk | | Grand Ave & 4th St | Bus stop | 1 min walk | | Hope St & 4th St (Departure) | Bus stop | 1 min walk | | Hope St & 4th St (Arriving) | Bus stop | 1 min walk | ## Reputation 5.0 average across 13 reviews: Google 13. (Confirmed, read September 1, 2026.) Direct Guard Services stands out for their tailored security solutions and exceptional customer service. (AI guess, from 13 reviews.) ### What people like - Professional and trained security guards - 24/7 availability of dedicated account managers - Tailored security plans for events and locations ### What people do not like Nothing found ### Press No press story about Security Guards found yet. ### Awards None named yet. ### Directories Listed on 0 of the 11 directories we checked. | Directory | Listed | | --- | --- | | Apple Maps | Not listed | | BBB | Not listed | | Birdeye | Not listed | | Brownbook | Not listed | | DexKnows | Not listed | | Houzz | Not listed | | Manta | Not listed | | Nextdoor | Not listed | | Trustpilot | Not listed | | Yellowbook | Not listed | | Yelp | Not listed | ## Recent updates from Security Guards Security Guards hasn't posted an update here yet. ## Questions people ask ### best security guard service in Los Angeles No answer yet ### services here, what do people go in for? No answer yet ### walk in here, or is it appointment only? No answer yet ### parking at Security Guards, where does everyone put the car? No answer yet ### is Alliance Protective any better for Professional protection and courtesy patrols No answer yet ### Busiest day at Security Guards, anyone know? No answer yet ### where does this place post updates No answer yet ### Worth the hype at Security Guards? No answer yet ### prices round here, anyone got a number No answer yet ### Why do people rate Security Guards? No answer yet ### opening hours at Security Guards in Los Angeles, what are they these days? No answer yet ## What AI gets wrong about Security Guards We ask Gemini and ChatGPT about Security Guards. These are the answers that disagree with the record. ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 8, 2026. No capture has disagreed with the record yet. ## The AI Score: 31 of 100 The AI Score measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Los Angeles security guard services run 18 to 31. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Security Guards scores 31, above the Los Angeles average of 26. The same method scores every business on the registry. | Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | Security Guards | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Retrieval grounding | 26 | 0 | Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on. | Poor | | Off-property attestation | 20 | 40 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor | | AI visibility | 14 | 60 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Named in 9 of 15 answers that recommended anyone. 6 more named nobody, which is not a loss and is not scored. | | Reviews & response | 12 | 44 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Poor | | Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 61 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair | | Google Business Profile | 8 | 90 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good | | Speed & mobile | 7 | 25 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Poor | | Content freshness & schema | 5 | 77 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Good | Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology ## How AI decides what to tell you about a security guard service When you ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Google about a local business, the AI doesn't visit it. It reads what's already written about it: the business's website, its Google Business Profile, review sites, news stories and directories like this one. Then it repeats what those sources agree on. That's why AI gets small facts wrong. If Yelp says a place is open Mondays and the website says it isn't, the AI has to pick one. The table above shows the answers that disagree with the record today. The more sources agree, and the more specific they are, the more confidently AI recommends a business. A review that names who helped and what they did tells an AI far more than one that says "great place." ## How to choose a security guard service in California, with or without AI A few checks take ten minutes and tell you more than any rating. - Check that the hours and phone number match on Google, Yelp and the business's own website. Mismatches are how people end up at a locked door. - Read reviews that name a person and what they did. Vague praise is easy to fake. - Look for recent reviews and recent posts. A page nobody has touched in a year may not match the business today. - Ask for the price before you go, and ask what it includes. - Where the work needs a license, ask whose license it is and look it up with California. ## How to read the marks on this page - Confirmed (solid circle): from a known source. The business website, its Google Business Profile, review sites like Yelp, Healthgrades and RealSelf, a licensing board, or measured by Local AI Registry. - Visitor submitted (hollow circle): added or corrected by a person, with the date and how they know, like a phone call or a visit. - AI guess (hollow triangle): what AI engines are saying right now. Nobody has confirmed it. ## About the author Steve Lee is the founder and CEO of Local AI Registry and sets its editorial standards. He is a former Google executive in Search and a former Microsoft executive, with more than 20 years in digital: search, local discovery, and how people find businesses online. He is based in Irvine. - Expertise: search at Google and Microsoft, AI search, answer engine optimization, generative engine optimization, local SEO, structured data and entity mapping. - Industry: medical aesthetics, injectables, med spa operations and marketing. - Disclosure: Local AI Registry sells services to business owners, including Security Guards if it claims this page. That does not change what this page says. Every fact carries its source. ## Entity map Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other. | Entity | Type | ID on this page | Same as | Relationship to Security Guards | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services | LocalBusiness | #business | https://www.directguardservices.com/ | Subject of this page | | Los Angeles, California | City | #city | Nothing found | City Security Guards is in | | Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page | | Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team | Author of this page | ## Topical map Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the security guard services in Los Angeles, linked to the lists and towns around it. ### Lists - Best security guard services in Los Angeles: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/los-angeles/security-guard-service - Best businesses in Los Angeles: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/los-angeles ### Nearby - /san-francisco: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-francisco - /san-jose: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-jose - /san-diego: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-diego - /irvine: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/irvine - /fresno: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/fresno - /palo-alto: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/palo-alto ### Every list - Every leaderboard in California: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca ## Frequently asked questions ### What is AI search optimization for local business? Getting a business named when a neighbor asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity for a recommendation. Some call it AI SEO, some call it generative engine optimization. Traditional SEO fights for ten blue links; this fights for the one answer an assistant says out loud. The AI Score on this page measures the eight signals that drive it. ### What is Local AI Registry? The public record of how AI sees local business. We score every business we list by one published method, we keep the questions people ask about it in one place, and we never sell rank. Looking up any business here is free. ### How does this page help a business get recommended by AI? Assistants read public pages before they answer. This one states what the business does, what people ask about it, and what the Record answers, in one place a machine can read. Correcting what is wrong here changes what an assistant repeats next. ### Who writes the answers here? Registry AI writes the first answer under every question, from the Record and the public sources named beneath it. Neighbors write the rest under pseudonyms. A registered owner can reply as the business, and their reply says so. ### I own Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services. How do I fix something or rank higher? Register the page. It is free, it takes about five minutes, and it lets you correct the Record and reply as the business. Nothing on this page is for sale, so the only thing that moves the score is the work. ## References ### Sources cited - [1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA9U92ubHwoARQNPbBFbq05s (accessed Sep 1, 2026) - [2] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/weekly-timesheet-report/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [3] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/armed-security-guard/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [4] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/training-request/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [5] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/uniform-request/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [6] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/security-guard-jobs/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [7] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/armed-vs-unarmed-security-guards/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [8] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/blog-grid-view/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [9] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/cctv-systems/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [10] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/customer-loyalty-program/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [11] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/direct-deposit-form/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [12] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/directtrack-password-recovery/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [13] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/executive-protection/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [14] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/fire-watch/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [15] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/guard-engagement-survey/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [16] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/guard-referral-program/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [17] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/loss-prevention/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [18] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/new-guard-request/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [19] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/officer-report-form/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [20] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/online-payment/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [21] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/payroll-discrepancy-submission-form/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [22] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/permanent-customer-onboard/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [23] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/project-style-1/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [24] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/project-style-2/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [25] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/security-guard-profile-update/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [26] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/technology/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [27] AI engine output: ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 8, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Sep 19, 2026) - [28] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/ (accessed Oct 8, 2026)
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<p>Local AI Registry · Security guard services in Los Angeles, CA · Editorial</p>
<h2>Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services, Los Angeles: a security guard service in Los Angeles (2026 guide)</h2>
<p>By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Former Google Search executive and former Microsoft executive, with 20+ years in digital.</p>
<p>Fact-checked against 28 sources · Published September 1, 2026 · Updated October 8, 2026 · Machine-readable version below</p>
<p>Owner review: not yet. Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services has not checked this page.</p>
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<h3>In short</h3>
<p>Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services is a security guard service. Its AI Score is 31 of 100, which is poor.</p>
<p>Every fact on this page carries one of three marks: Confirmed (from their website, Google Business Profile, review sites, licensing boards, or measured by Local AI Registry), Visitor submitted (added by a person, with a date and how they know), or AI guess (what AI engines like Gemini and ChatGPT are saying, not confirmed by anyone). Every mark points to a reference at the end of this page.</p>
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<h3>Key facts</h3>
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<tr><td>Type</td><td>Security guard service</td></tr>
<tr><td>Address</td><td>355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Mon to Sun Open 24 hours</td></tr>
<tr><td>Phone</td><td>(800) 578-2123</td></tr>
<tr><td>Owner</td><td>Nothing found</td></tr>
<tr><td>Rating</td><td>5.0 across 13 reviews on Google</td></tr>
<tr><td>Known for</td><td>Direct Guard Services excels in providing professional protection and courtesy patrols, making them a top choice for security needs in Los Angeles. Their commitment to customer service and trained personnel sets them apart.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Prices</td><td>Nothing found</td></tr>
<tr><td>Quietest time</td><td>Sunday</td></tr>
<tr><td>Parking</td><td>Nothing found</td></tr>
<tr><td>Last verified</td><td>October 8, 2026, 12:30 AM</td></tr>
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<h3>All the details</h3>
<p>Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from.</p>
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<thead><tr><th scope="col">Group</th><th scope="col">Fact</th><th scope="col">Value</th><th scope="col">Mark</th><th scope="col">Evidence</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Address</td><td>355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Description</td><td>Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business.</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Hours</td><td>Mon to Sun Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Mondays</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Name</td><td>Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location info</td><td>Phone</td><td>(800) 578-2123</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Monday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Friday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hours</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Open 24 hours</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Apply now</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Armed security guard</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Armed security services</td><td>AI guess</td><td>Nothing found</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Armed vs unarmed security guards</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Blog grid view</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Cctv systems</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Customer loyalty program</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Direct deposit form</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Directtrack password recovery</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Executive protection</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Fire watch guard</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Guard engagement survey</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Guard referral program</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Loss prevention</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>New guard request</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Officer report form</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Online payment</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Payroll discrepancy submission form</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Permanent customer onboard</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Project style 1</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Project style 2</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Security guard profile update</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Security guards for shopping boutiques</td><td>AI guess</td><td>Nothing found</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Technology</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Training request</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Unarmed security services</td><td>AI guess</td><td>Nothing found</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Uniform request</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Services</td><td>Service</td><td>Weekly timesheet report</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Sep 19, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Links</td><td>Facebook</td><td>https://www.facebook.com/directguardservices</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Oct 8, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Links</td><td>Instagram</td><td>https://www.instagram.com/directguardsecurity</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Business website, checked Oct 8, 2026</td></tr>
<tr><td>Links</td><td>Website</td><td>https://www.directguardservices.com/</td><td>Confirmed</td><td>Google Business Profile, checked Sep 1, 2026</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-services-and-prices">
<h3>Services and prices</h3>
<p>These are the 25 services Security Guards offers, with the price where we have one and where it came from.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Service</th><th scope="col">Price</th><th scope="col">Price mark</th><th scope="col">Price evidence</th><th scope="col">Service mark</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Training request</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Directtrack password recovery</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Armed security guard</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weekly timesheet report</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Executive protection</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Uniform request</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Apply now</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Armed vs unarmed security guards</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Online payment</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Payroll discrepancy submission form</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Project style 1</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Project style 2</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Security guard profile update</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Technology</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Fire watch guard</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Guard engagement survey</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Officer report form</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Direct deposit form</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Customer loyalty program</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Permanent customer onboard</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Guard referral program</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Loss prevention</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>New guard request</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Blog grid view</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Cctv systems</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>Confirmed</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h4>Known for</h4>
<p>Direct Guard Services excels in providing professional protection and courtesy patrols, making them a top choice for security needs in Los Angeles. Their commitment to customer service and trained personnel sets them apart.</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-the-team">
<h3>The team</h3>
<p>Nothing found</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-visiting-security-guards">
<h3>Visiting Security Guards</h3>
<p>Address: 355 S Grand Ave Ste 2450, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. Phone: (800) 578-2123. Hours: Mon to Sun Open 24 hours. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile, checked September 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM.)</p>
<h4>Location info from Google Business Profile</h4>
<p>Business description, written by Security Guards on its Google Business Profile: "Direct Guard Services is one of the most trusted security guard companies in Los Angeles since 2010. Providing an extensive range of armed security services and unarmed security services all over Los Angeles. From providing vigilant Security Guards in Los Angeles at renowned hotels in Downtown LA to famous shopping boutiques on Rodeo Drive, Direct Guard Services sets itself apart because of the extensive experience in the field. We have the expertise and security solutions in place to allow you to get on with your day to day routine, and focus on growing your business."</p>
<h4>When to go</h4>
<p>Quietest day: Sunday. Busiest day: Wednesday. From the popular times on its Google listing.</p>
<h4>Parking and getting in</h4>
<p>Nothing found</p>
<h4>Nearby</h4>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Place</th><th scope="col">Type</th><th scope="col">Distance</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Pure Gourmet Hot Dogs on Wheels, LLC</td><td>Hot dog stand</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hope NB & 4th FS</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Nick + Stef's Steakhouse</td><td>Steak house</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Grand Ave & 4th St</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hope St & 4th St (Departure)</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Hope St & 4th St (Arriving)</td><td>Bus stop</td><td>1 min walk</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-reputation">
<h3>Reputation</h3>
<p>5.0 average across 13 reviews: Google 13. (Confirmed, read September 1, 2026.)</p>
<p>Direct Guard Services stands out for their tailored security solutions and exceptional customer service. (AI guess, from 13 reviews.)</p>
<h4>What people like</h4>
<ul>
<li>Professional and trained security guards</li>
<li>24/7 availability of dedicated account managers</li>
<li>Tailored security plans for events and locations</li>
</ul>
<h4>What people do not like</h4>
<p>Nothing found</p>
<h4>Press</h4>
<p>No press story about Security Guards found yet.</p>
<h4>Awards</h4>
<p>None named yet.</p>
<h4>Directories</h4>
<p>Listed on 0 of the 11 directories we checked.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Directory</th><th scope="col">Listed</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Apple Maps</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>BBB</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Birdeye</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Brownbook</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>DexKnows</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Houzz</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Manta</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Nextdoor</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Trustpilot</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Yellowbook</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Yelp</td><td>Not listed</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-recent-updates-from-security-guards">
<h3>Recent updates from Security Guards</h3>
<p>Security Guards hasn't posted an update here yet.</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-questions-people-ask">
<h3>Questions people ask</h3>
<h4>best security guard service in Los Angeles</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>services here, what do people go in for?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>walk in here, or is it appointment only?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>parking at Security Guards, where does everyone put the car?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>is Alliance Protective any better for Professional protection and courtesy patrols</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>Busiest day at Security Guards, anyone know?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>where does this place post updates</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>Worth the hype at Security Guards?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>prices round here, anyone got a number</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>Why do people rate Security Guards?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
<h4>opening hours at Security Guards in Los Angeles, what are they these days?</h4>
<p>No answer yet</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-what-ai-gets-wrong">
<h3>What AI gets wrong about Security Guards</h3>
<p>We ask Gemini and ChatGPT about Security Guards. These are the answers that disagree with the record.</p>
<p>ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 8, 2026.</p>
<p>No capture has disagreed with the record yet.</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-score">
<h3>The AI Score: 31 of 100</h3>
<p>The AI Score measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Los Angeles security guard services run 18 to 31. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. Security Guards scores 31, above the Los Angeles average of 26. The same method scores every business on the registry.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Signal</th><th scope="col">Weight</th><th scope="col">Score</th><th scope="col">What it measures</th><th scope="col">Security Guards</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Retrieval grounding</td><td>26</td><td>0</td><td>Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Off-property attestation</td><td>20</td><td>40</td><td>Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>AI visibility</td><td>14</td><td>60</td><td>Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.</td><td>Named in 9 of 15 answers that recommended anyone. 6 more named nobody, which is not a loss and is not scored.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Reviews & response</td><td>12</td><td>44</td><td>The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Backlink & citation authority</td><td>8</td><td>61</td><td>Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.</td><td>Fair</td></tr>
<tr><td>Google Business Profile</td><td>8</td><td>90</td><td>Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Speed & mobile</td><td>7</td><td>25</td><td>Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.</td><td>Poor</td></tr>
<tr><td>Content freshness & schema</td><td>5</td><td>77</td><td>Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.</td><td>Good</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-how-ai-decides-what-to-tell-you-about-a-security-guard-service">
<h3>How AI decides what to tell you about a security guard service</h3>
<p>When you ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Google about a local business, the AI doesn't visit it. It reads what's already written about it: the business's website, its Google Business Profile, review sites, news stories and directories like this one. Then it repeats what those sources agree on.</p>
<p>That's why AI gets small facts wrong. If Yelp says a place is open Mondays and the website says it isn't, the AI has to pick one. The table above shows the answers that disagree with the record today.</p>
<p>The more sources agree, and the more specific they are, the more confidently AI recommends a business. A review that names who helped and what they did tells an AI far more than one that says "great place."</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-how-to-choose-a-security-guard-service-in-california-with-or-without-ai">
<h3>How to choose a security guard service in California, with or without AI</h3>
<p>A few checks take ten minutes and tell you more than any rating.</p>
<ul>
<li>Check that the hours and phone number match on Google, Yelp and the business's own website. Mismatches are how people end up at a locked door.</li>
<li>Read reviews that name a person and what they did. Vague praise is easy to fake.</li>
<li>Look for recent reviews and recent posts. A page nobody has touched in a year may not match the business today.</li>
<li>Ask for the price before you go, and ask what it includes.</li>
<li>Where the work needs a license, ask whose license it is and look it up with California.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="ai-how-to-read-the-marks-on-this-page">
<h3>How to read the marks on this page</h3>
<ul>
<li>Confirmed (solid circle): from a known source. The business website, its Google Business Profile, review sites like Yelp, Healthgrades and RealSelf, a licensing board, or measured by Local AI Registry.</li>
<li>Visitor submitted (hollow circle): added or corrected by a person, with the date and how they know, like a phone call or a visit.</li>
<li>AI guess (hollow triangle): what AI engines are saying right now. Nobody has confirmed it.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="ai-about-the-author">
<h3>About the author</h3>
<p>Steve Lee is the founder and CEO of Local AI Registry and sets its editorial standards. He is a former Google executive in Search and a former Microsoft executive, with more than 20 years in digital: search, local discovery, and how people find businesses online. He is based in Irvine.</p>
<ul>
<li>Expertise: search at Google and Microsoft, AI search, answer engine optimization, generative engine optimization, local SEO, structured data and entity mapping.</li>
<li>Industry: medical aesthetics, injectables, med spa operations and marketing.</li>
<li>Disclosure: Local AI Registry sells services to business owners, including Security Guards if it claims this page. That does not change what this page says. Every fact carries its source.</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="ai-entity-map">
<h3>Entity map</h3>
<p>Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other.</p>
<table>
<thead><tr><th scope="col">Entity</th><th scope="col">Type</th><th scope="col">ID on this page</th><th scope="col">Same as</th><th scope="col">Relationship to Security Guards</th></tr></thead>
<tbody>
<tr><td>Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services</td><td>LocalBusiness</td><td>#business</td><td>https://www.directguardservices.com/</td><td>Subject of this page</td></tr>
<tr><td>Los Angeles, California</td><td>City</td><td>#city</td><td>Nothing found</td><td>City Security Guards is in</td></tr>
<tr><td>Local AI Registry</td><td>Organization</td><td>#publisher</td><td>https://localairegistry.com</td><td>Publisher of this page</td></tr>
<tr><td>Steve Lee</td><td>Person</td><td>#author</td><td>https://localairegistry.com/team</td><td>Author of this page</td></tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</section>
<section id="ai-topical-map">
<h3>Topical map</h3>
<p>Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the security guard services in Los Angeles, linked to the lists and towns around it.</p>
<h4>Lists</h4>
<ul>
<li>Best security guard services in Los Angeles: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/los-angeles/security-guard-service</li>
<li>Best businesses in Los Angeles: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/los-angeles</li>
</ul>
<h4>Nearby</h4>
<ul>
<li>/san-francisco: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-francisco</li>
<li>/san-jose: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-jose</li>
<li>/san-diego: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-diego</li>
<li>/irvine: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/irvine</li>
<li>/fresno: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/fresno</li>
<li>/palo-alto: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/palo-alto</li>
</ul>
<h4>Every list</h4>
<ul>
<li>Every leaderboard in California: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca</li>
</ul>
</section>
<section id="ai-frequently-asked-questions">
<h3>Frequently asked questions</h3>
<h4>What is AI search optimization for local business?</h4>
<p>Getting a business named when a neighbor asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity for a recommendation. Some call it AI SEO, some call it generative engine optimization. Traditional SEO fights for ten blue links; this fights for the one answer an assistant says out loud. The AI Score on this page measures the eight signals that drive it.</p>
<h4>What is Local AI Registry?</h4>
<p>The public record of how AI sees local business. We score every business we list by one published method, we keep the questions people ask about it in one place, and we never sell rank. Looking up any business here is free.</p>
<h4>How does this page help a business get recommended by AI?</h4>
<p>Assistants read public pages before they answer. This one states what the business does, what people ask about it, and what the Record answers, in one place a machine can read. Correcting what is wrong here changes what an assistant repeats next.</p>
<h4>Who writes the answers here?</h4>
<p>Registry AI writes the first answer under every question, from the Record and the public sources named beneath it. Neighbors write the rest under pseudonyms. A registered owner can reply as the business, and their reply says so.</p>
<h4>I own Security Guards Los Angeles - Direct Guard Services. How do I fix something or rank higher?</h4>
<p>Register the page. It is free, it takes about five minutes, and it lets you correct the Record and reply as the business. Nothing on this page is for sale, so the only thing that moves the score is the work.</p>
</section>
<section id="ai-references">
<h3>References</h3>
<h4>Sources cited</h4>
<ul>
<li>[1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJA9U92ubHwoARQNPbBFbq05s (accessed Sep 1, 2026)</li>
<li>[2] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/weekly-timesheet-report/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026)</li>
<li>[3] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/armed-security-guard/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026)</li>
<li>[4] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/training-request/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026)</li>
<li>[5] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/uniform-request/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026)</li>
<li>[6] directguardservices.com, https://www.directguardservices.com/security-guard-jobs/ (accessed Sep 19, 2026)</li>
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