Armed Security Guards in Dallas–Fort Worth
Licensed armed officers for posts where the threat level requires more than a uniform.
Armed security is not a default setting. It is a measured decision. When a site, asset, or person carries a higher risk, ASV Security staffs Texas-licensed armed officers who are trained to stay calm, communicate clearly, and use force only when there is no other option.We are a disabled veteran and law enforcement owned company based in Dallas. Every armed officer on an ASV post is background-checked, drug-tested, physically screened, and required to keep current state licensing and firearms qualifications. Presence matters. Judgment matters more.
When armed security is the right call
• Corporate sites that handle cash, high-value inventory, or after-hours access
• Construction yards, warehouses, and industrial gates with theft or trespass history
• Retail and mixed-use properties after a pattern of incidents
• Residential estates or buildings that need a visible, armed deterrent
• Executive movements that require an armed close-protection element
• Events where venue policy or a risk assessment calls for armed coverage
What an ASV armed post includes
• Texas-licensed armed officers matched to the site, not a random fill-in
• Post orders written around your property, hours, and rules of engagement
• Access control, patrols, visitor screening, and incident reporting
• De-escalation first, with the capability to respond if a threat materializes
• Coordination with on-site management and, when needed, local law enforcement
• Shift coverage for days, nights, weekends, and 24-hour posts
How we staff an armed post
We start with the site, not a rate card. What are you protecting, who comes through the door, and what already went wrong? That conversation decides whether the post should be armed, unarmed, or a mix.Officers assigned to armed work carry current Texas credentials and complete ASV standards on top of the state minimum: fitness screening, random drug testing, background checks, and ongoing training in de-escalation, situational awareness, and emergency response. You get a named point of contact, clear post orders, and reporting you can actually use. If the threat picture changes, we adjust the post instead of leaving an armed officer on a job that no longer needs a firearm.
Armed security coverage across DFW
We staff armed posts from our Dallas office at 4245 N Central Expy and cover Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Arlington, Denton, Garland, Irving, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Allen, Grand Prairie, Euless, and the rest of the Metroplex. If the assignment is farther — Wichita Falls, Abilene, Waco, Tyler — ask. We will tell you honestly whether we can staff it well.
Why clients hire ASV for armed work
• Disabled veteran and law enforcement owned — the standard is not theoretical
• Armed does not mean aggressive. Our default is prevention and de-escalation
• Texas DPS / PSB licensed company: TX PSB# B31158401
• Officers are screened, trained, and held to a fitness and drug-testing standard
• Same company can add unarmed officers, event staff, or executive protection without handing you to a subcontractor you have never met
Questions people type before they call
Do I need armed or unarmed security?
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Armed coverage is for higher-risk sites, assets, or people. Many offices, HOAs, and events are better served by licensed unarmed officers. If you are unsure, we will walk the site with you and recommend the lower-force option that still protects the post.
Are your armed officers licensed in Texas?
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Yes. Armed officers on ASV posts hold the required Texas private security credentials and keep firearms qualifications current. The company is licensed under TX PSB# B31158401.
Can you start a 24-hour armed post?
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Yes, when the site and the roster support it. Tell us the start date, hours, and location. We will confirm whether we can staff it cleanly before we accept the work.
How much does armed security cost in Dallas?
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Armed posts cost more than unarmed posts because of licensing, training, and risk. Rate depends on hours, location, duration, and whether the job is a standing post or a short-term fill. Call (214) 433-4893 for a written quote.
Will the officer look professional on a corporate site?
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Yes. Armed does not mean tactical cosplay in a lobby. Officers are expected to look right in a corporate setting and still handle a real incident if one starts.
Need an armed officer in Dallas–Fort Worth? Call (214) 433-4893 or request a quote. Tell us the site, the hours, and the risk. We will tell you whether armed coverage is the right tool.