How Much Does 24 Hour Security Cost? (2026 Pricing Guide)
24/7 coverage is three shifts, three officers, and one budget line. Here's what Sacramento businesses actually pay in 2026.
"24 hour security" gets quoted three different ways: static guard 24/7 (a warm body on-site every hour), mobile patrol overnight only (marked tours between shifts), or hybrid (day-shift concierge + overnight patrol). Each has a very different price tag. This guide breaks down 2026 Sacramento rates so you can budget honestly before you make the first call.
Stormhammer Security runs 24-hour coverage across the Sacramento metro under CA BSIS PPO #121830. Call (530) 902-9390 for a flat quote in under 5 minutes.
Option A — Full static guard, 24/7 (one officer always on-site)
Unarmed: 24 hours × $28–$36/hour = $672–$864 per day = $20,160–$25,920/month. Armed: 24 hours × $42–$65/hour = $1,008–$1,560 per day = $30,240–$46,800/month. Multi-officer relief, holiday uplift and OT add 8–15%.
Option B — Mobile patrol overnight (marked tours 6 p.m.–6 a.m.)
4 documented tours per night × $15–$25 each = $60–$100/night = $1,800–$3,000/month. Adds daytime concierge or camera monitoring for full 24-hour coverage at a fraction of full static cost.
Option C — Hybrid: day concierge + overnight patrol
12-hour day static ($336–$432) + 4-tour overnight patrol ($60–$100) = $396–$532/day, $11,880–$15,960/month. The most common 24-hour setup for Sacramento apartment complexes, mid-size hotels and mixed-use buildings.
Hidden line-items to watch on any 24-hour security quote
Holiday premium (typically 1.5x on 8 federal holidays). Fuel surcharge (avoid — reputable vendors don't itemize fuel). Post-order revision fees (should be free). Uniform / equipment charges (should be $0 for guard-issue kit). Minimum shift length (industry standard 4 hours).
ZIPs we cover for how much does 24 hour security cost
Don't see your ZIP? Call (530) 902-9390 — our 50-mile dispatch radius covers every ZIP in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and most of El Dorado / San Joaquin County.
Common questions
How much does 24 hour security cost per month?+
Full static 24/7 unarmed runs $20,000–$26,000/month in Sacramento. Overnight-only mobile patrol starts around $1,800/month for 4 nightly tours. Hybrid setups fall between $12,000 and $16,000/month.
How much is 24 hour security per day?+
Static unarmed: $672–$864/day. Static armed: $1,008–$1,560/day. Overnight mobile patrol: $60–$100/night for 4 documented tours.
Is 24 hour mobile patrol cheaper than a static guard?+
Yes, by 85–90%. A marked SUV tour every 90 minutes provides comparable deterrent to a static post at 10–15% of the cost — the tradeoff is you don't have a warm body between tours.
Do I need armed security for 24 hour coverage?+
Unarmed handles the majority of Sacramento apartment, HOA, warehouse and vacant-property coverage. Armed is warranted for cash-handling, dispensary, high-threat evictions and specific event work.
Can I get 24 hour security starting tonight?+
Mobile patrol can start same-night. Full 24/7 static requires 24 to 72 hours to build a three-officer rotation with call-out backfill. Call (530) 902-9390 for exact timing.
Go deeper — service, patrol & city pages
- Hire a Security Guard — SacramentoSame-day marked patrol from $15/tour. Local dispatch, no national call center.
- Instant Quote — 60 Seconds4-step wizard: property type, coverage, cadence, contact. Priced on screen.
- Hire a Guard for the DaySingle-day event, move-out and pop-up posts.
- Mobile Patrol — SacramentoGPS-tracked tours with photo-verified checkpoints.
Get a Sacramento quote tonight
Sacramento dispatcher answers in person. Marked, GPS-tracked patrol from $15/night. No long-term contract.
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