Armed and unarmed security guard services across Massachusetts, staffed by Hub’s own employees, dispatched 24/7, and backed by a 5.0 rating from 39 Google reviews (as of October 12, 2026).
Why Massachusetts Properties Hire a Local Security Guard Company
A national guard broker staffs your post from a call center. A local company walks your property first. Hub Security and Investigative Group is based in Massachusetts and works only in Massachusetts, which changes three practical things. First, our officers know the ground they patrol, from downtown Boston high-rises to mill buildings in Lowell. Second, dispatch is our own desk, staffed 24 hours a day at (617) 857-1200, not a national queue. Third, our operations manager visits posts unannounced, so coverage holds whether anyone is watching or not.
Every officer is a Hub employee — we do not subcontract. Each guard is run through a background check and vetted before placement, and works from written, site-specific post orders built during a walk-through of your property, with photos of every entrance and checkpoint kept in a post-orders book on site.
Security Guard Services by Property Type
Commercial and Office Security
Lobby posts, badge and visitor checks, after-hours patrols and lockups for offices and multi-tenant buildings. See corporate security and office building security.
Residential and Apartment Security
Access control after dark, parking area checks, and a visible officer for condo associations and apartment communities, priced as one contract the building shares. See residential security and gated community and HOA security.
Construction Site Security
Gate control, PPE check-ins, overnight watches on equipment and copper, and fire watch for hot work. See construction site security.
Event Security
Crowd management, entrance control and bag checks for public and private events. New hires complete Massachusetts Crowd Manager certification through the MA Department of Fire Services, plus CPR, First Aid and Narcan training. See event security.
Healthcare and Hospital Security
Entrance posts, de-escalation-trained officers and after-hours coverage for medical offices and healthcare facilities. See hospital security.
Licensing, Training and Insurance
Hub Security and Investigative Group holds Private Detective Firm License #LP0203L, issued through the Massachusetts State Police Certification Unit. That one company license covers both security guard services and private investigation work — guards in Massachusetts work under the company’s license rather than holding individual ones, so ask any company you compare for its license number, not its guards’. Hub carries $3 million in general liability insurance plus workers’ compensation coverage, and provides certificates before a contract is signed.
Training runs beyond the minimum: de-escalation, site-specific orientation, CPR, First Aid and Narcan (naloxone), and Massachusetts Crowd Manager certification for every new hire. Armed posts are staffed only by officers who carry an unrestricted Massachusetts License to Carry. Read more about armed guards and unarmed guards.
Accountability You Can Verify
Every patrol is GPS-tracked, and officers scan checkpoints that record each round with its time, so a property manager can see exactly when every door was checked. Depending on the assignment, that documentation includes daily activity reports, incident reports, access and visitor logs, patrol documentation, safety observations, and escalation notifications — each assignment closes with paperwork specific enough that an attorney, insurer or property manager can act on it without calling to ask what happened.
Security Guard Services Across Massachusetts
Hub staffs guard posts and mobile patrol routes statewide. In Boston, that means office towers, events and residential buildings across every neighborhood. In Worcester, commercial plazas and campus-adjacent properties. In Lowell, converted mill buildings and multi-family housing. In Springfield, retail corridors and industrial sites. In Cambridge, labs, universities and the events around them. One contract can cover properties in several cities, with the same dispatch desk and the same post-order process; the full list is on our service areas page.
What Security Guard Services Cost
Pricing follows the post: armed or unarmed, the hours covered, the number of officers, and added duties such as lockups or escorts. A mobile patrol that visits several times a night costs a fraction of a standing post, and many properties combine the two. Our security guard cost guide breaks down the factors, or call for a free quote built on a walk-through of your property.
What Clients Say
“Derek was an exceptional security guard who was flexible, effective, and enabled us to have an amazing night. This is the best security guard for an MIT venue and they are the gold standard for party or event security. Would recommend 10/10 for anyone looking for event security.”
— Carter M., Google review
“Derek was very professional and has very extensive experience. He was also able to accommodate last-minute time changes and offered us a discount as a non-profit, things we really appreciated and contributed greatly to our event’s success. His proactiveness in clearing crowds is commendable.”
— Marc V., Google review
Hub holds a 5.0 rating from 39 reviews on Google. Read them all, word for word, on our reviews page or on our Google Business Profile.
Industries We Serve
Beyond the property types above, Hub staffs posts for retail stores and plazas, warehouses and logistics sites, hotels, schools and college campuses, houses of worship, car dealerships, cannabis dispensaries, and data centers. Each industry page explains how that kind of post is staffed and priced.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring Security Guard Services
Are your guards licensed in Massachusetts?
The company is. Massachusetts licenses the firm, not individual guards: Hub holds license #LP0203L through the Massachusetts State Police Certification Unit, and every officer works under it after a background check and vetting.
Do you use subcontractors?
No. Every officer on a Hub post is a Hub employee, which keeps training, supervision and accountability in one place.
How fast can a guard start?
Once a quote is approved, new accounts are typically matched with a guard within 24 to 48 hours. Dispatch answers (617) 857-1200 around the clock for urgent coverage after a break-in or alarm failure.
Armed or unarmed — which do I need?
Most posts run unarmed. Armed officers fit cash handling, high-value inventory, or sites with a credible threat, and every armed guard carries an unrestricted Massachusetts License to Carry. We advise during the walk-through rather than upselling.
Can one contract cover more than one property?
Yes. A patrol loop or shared schedule can cover several properties, even in different cities, under one contract and one dispatch desk.
How do I know patrols actually happen?
GPS tracks every patrol, and officers scan checkpoints that record each round with its time. You get shift reports, and the operations manager visits posts unannounced.
Do you provide short-term or one-event coverage?
Yes. Coverage can run for one night, one event, one season, or year-round. A year-round contract is never required to book an event date.
What training do officers receive?
De-escalation, site-specific orientation, CPR, First Aid, Narcan, and Massachusetts Crowd Manager certification through the MA Department of Fire Services for every new hire, plus the post orders written for your specific property.
Do you also handle investigations?
Yes. The same license covers private investigation services, from background checks to corporate investigations, so one firm can handle both sides.
Ready for a walk-through? Call Hub Security & Investigative Group at (617) 857-1200 — dispatch answers 24 hours a day — or request a free consultation online.