Security guard services
5 guides for security guard services, plus 2 free tools. Start with the calculators, then the pricing guide and invoice template — the two pages most operators come back to.
Free tools
Build your security guard services startup budget
Pick a budget tier, edit any price to match your market, and see your real startup cost, monthly overhead, and how many shifts it takes to break even. No signup, no email.
Open the tool → Text message scriptsText & email scripts for security guard services
Pick a situation, fill in the details, and copy a ready-to-send message. No-shows, deposits, confirmations, late payments, and reviews — covered.
Open the tool →Start here
How Much to Charge for Security Guard Services Per Hour
Bill rates by post type, how to build a rate from wage plus burden plus margin, overtime and holiday multipliers, minimums, and why a blended rate loses money on hard shifts.
Invoice templateSecurity Guard Service Invoice Template
What belongs on a guard services invoice — hours by site and shift type, overtime and holiday lines, supervisor and patrol charges, contract references, and weekly billing periods.
Software & apps
- Security Guard Company Invoicing and Scheduling App (2026)
Five tools compared for small guard companies — real prices, which one bills post hours weekly against a contract, and how to invoice overtime, holidays, and emergency coverage.