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Cannabis dispensary security in Redwood City.
Dispensary security in Redwood City for cannabis retailers and delivery businesses: ID checks at the entrance, a watch on the line and the lot, opening and closing support, delivery cover and overnight patrol checks.
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Security built around your store’s routine
A cannabis store keeps product, staff and customers in one room, and every part of the day has its own risk: the first unlock in the morning, a crowded evening line, a delivery at the back door and the hours after close. A good dispensary security guard knows those moments and is in the right place for each one.
Your store already follows its own state and local rules. Our officers work to the door procedures, ID rules and floor layout you set, and put them in the post orders before the first shift, whether your shop sits on El Camino Real, near downtown Redwood City or in one of the neighboring Peninsula towns.
At the entrance: ID checks and entry control
The entrance post is the heart of the job. The officer greets each customer, checks identification the way your procedure says, controls how many people are inside and keeps the door clear. Someone who is turned away is handled calmly and quickly so the line keeps moving and the mood in the store stays friendly.
A uniformed officer at the door is also the strongest deterrent a store has. People with bad intentions tend to move on when they see one.
The line, the sidewalk and the parking lot
On busy afternoons and weekends, the line can spill onto the sidewalk and the lot. Officers keep it orderly and away from neighboring storefronts, watch for loitering or resale near the entrance and walk the lot between rushes. Parking areas get the same attention after dark, when customers are most likely to feel uneasy walking to their cars.
Opening and closing
The minutes before opening and after closing are when a store is most exposed. An officer checks the lot and the exterior before staff unlock, stays at the door while the team closes out and walks staff to their cars at the end of the night. These routines take a few minutes and remove the moments a thief would wait for.
Deliveries and the back door
When product arrives, the back door is open and attention is on the paperwork. An officer stands at the rear entrance, keeps the area clear of anyone who isn’t part of the delivery and logs the vehicle and time. For delivery-only operations, the same officer can watch the loading area as drivers head out.
Overnight checks and alarms
After close, mobile patrol officers check doors, rear access and the lot at random times through the night, and log each stop with photos. Paired with alarm response, an alarm at 3 a.m. brings one of our officers to the store before your manager has to get out of bed.
Stores that want a stronger presence can choose armed security guards holding exposed-firearm permits, or unarmed officers who focus on customer service at the door. Every officer is background checked and carries a BSIS guard card, and supervisors make quality inspections.
Working with your manager and staff
Your budtenders and managers know the store best. The officer checks in with the manager at the start of each shift, learns who is expected that day and follows the manager’s call on anything unusual, from a customer who has had too much to a car that keeps circling the block. Daily shift reports and incident reports with photos arrive by email for your records.
Dispensary security cost
Unarmed officers run $36 to $50 an hour and armed officers $60 to $75. Patrol checks are billed at $2 to $3 a minute, with a five-minute minimum per visit. Most stores combine a door post during open hours with patrols overnight. Start with a free walkthrough of the store; the written quote follows, on month-to-month terms.
A few useful answers
Common questions
Will your officers check IDs at the door?
Yes. The officer checks identification exactly the way your store’s procedure sets out and turns away anyone who doesn’t meet it.
Should a dispensary guard be armed or unarmed?
Both are available. Your location, hours and the amount of product on site point to the right choice, and the free walkthrough is a good time to settle it. Our armed or unarmed guide walks through it.
Can an officer walk staff to their cars at closing?
Yes. Closing escorts and a final lot check are a standard part of the evening post.
Do you cover delivery-only cannabis businesses?
Yes. Officers can watch the loading area and the entrance while drivers come and go, with patrol checks overnight.
Can you just do overnight patrols?
Yes. Randomized patrol stops after close, logged with photos, are an easy way to start.
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