Where unarmed officers work in Sherman Oaks
- Apartment and condo buildings. Front-desk coverage, package rooms, garage gates and overnight rounds.
- Office and medical lobbies. Check-in, deliveries and after-hours access along Ventura Boulevard.
- Parking structures. Logged rounds that deter break-ins and loitering.
- Retail and restaurants. Visible coverage during evenings, weekends and the holiday rush around the Galleria and Fashion Square.
What an unarmed officer can and cannot do
An LDG unarmed officer is a private security officer, not law enforcement. The officer controls access under your rules, deters problems by being visible, helps residents and visitors, and documents incidents. When something needs a law enforcement response, the officer calls for it and stays on post.
Unarmed or armed in Sherman Oaks?
Most posts here are a good fit for unarmed officers. If a property is dealing with a specific threat, see armed security guards in Sherman Oaks. For every guard service in the area, see security guards in Sherman Oaks.
Scheduling and quotes
Sherman Oaks schedules range from evening-only garage rounds to full-time front-desk coverage and holiday retail posts. Pricing depends on the hours, the number of officers and the length of the assignment. Ongoing coverage usually costs less per hour than a one-day job, and requests with less than 7 days’ notice carry an upcharge. See our rates page for published hourly ranges. Request a consultation, or call or text (442) 288-6642.
California requires every security guard to hold a guard card from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and LDG works under PPO License #122869. For the service across the county, see unarmed security guards in Los Angeles; for every service in the area, see our Encino & Sherman Oaks page.

