Sacramento Has Plenty of Security Companies. It Does Not Have Enough People Who Own the Outcome.

The security industry runs on diffusion. A national company wins the contract, a regional office staffs it, a third-party agency provides the bodies, and the officer standing on your property has never met anyone who signed the agreement. When something goes wrong — a missed patrol, an unauthorized access, an incident that generates a claim — the accountability travels down that same chain until it disappears. The vendor blames the agency. The agency blames the officer. The officer was never briefed on your facility in the first place. And you are left holding the liability.

That is not a broken security program. It is a broken chain of command — and most security companies are built to make sure you never find the person responsible for the break.

SPADE Security Services was founded by a disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corps. We are majority-owned and operated by a veteran with a service-connected disability — and that is not a marketing position. It is the foundation of how this company was built, how we operate, and what we bring to every client relationship. We are headquartered in Rocklin, California, and we serve clients across Placer County, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County. We are licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and certified as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise by the California Department of General Services.

What “Veteran-Owned” Means on a Contract — and What It Doesn’t

There are security companies that use “veteran-owned” as a line item in their proposal and operate exactly like every other subcontracting agency in the market. They hire through staffing firms. They rotate officers through properties the officers have never seen. They generate patrol logs that look professional until an incident reveals they were never on site. The veteran ownership in those companies is a credential on paper. It is not a standard in practice.

At SPADE, veteran ownership means the person who founded this company still answers for what happens on your property. It means the chain of command that applies to our leadership applies directly to every officer we deploy. It means when something goes wrong, there is no agency to redirect the conversation to. There is only SPADE — and the accountability that comes with owning every deployment we run.

What Veteran Ownership Actually Means for Your Security Program

Military-grade accountability standards. The Marine Corps does not produce people who are comfortable with ambiguity about responsibility. When something goes wrong on a property SPADE protects, there is no diffusion of accountability — there is a chain of command, a documented response, and a leadership team that answers directly for the outcome. That standard is built into every guard briefing, every patrol log, and every client relationship we hold.

Mission clarity over sales volume. SPADE does not take contracts we cannot service well. A veteran-owned company built on the principle of protecting others does not compromise that mission for revenue. We would rather tell a prospective client that a different security configuration serves them better than sign a contract that underdelivers.

Personal investment in the communities we serve. Rocklin, Sacramento, El Dorado Hills — these are not service territories on a map. They are the communities where our team lives, where our families are, and where the work of keeping people and property safe is personal. That orientation does not come from a corporate values statement. It comes from the people who built this company.

The Cost of a Security Program With No Chain of Command

The security company that wins your contract on price is not the security company that prevents the incident that price was supposed to avoid. A patrol schedule that has not been updated for your specific vulnerability windows is not protecting your property — it is generating patrol logs that make it look like it is. An officer staffed through a third-party agency who has never been briefed on your facility is not a security program. It is a liability with a uniform.

At SPADE, every officer deployed to a Sacramento region client is:

• Hired directly by SPADE — no subcontractors, no staffing agencies
• Trained to SPADE’s operational standards — not a third-party minimum certification
• Briefed specifically on your property before their first shift — not given a generic orientation and sent in
• Managed directly by SPADE leadership — with no intermediary in the accountability chain
• Generating documentation formatted to meet your insurance carrier’s requirements from day one

When something happens on your property, the people responsible for the outcome are the same people who sold you the program. There is no agency to redirect the conversation to. There is only SPADE.

DVBE Certification and What It Means for Your Procurement

SPADE holds current DVBE certification through the California Department of General Services. That certification is verified, documented, and maintained through ongoing state compliance requirements — not self-reported.

For public agencies, school districts, county departments, municipalities, and publicly funded institutions across the Sacramento region, SPADE’s DVBE status has direct procurement implications:

• California DVBE option contracts. For qualifying purchases below the formal competitive bid threshold, public agencies can award contracts directly to certified DVBE vendors — significantly streamlining security service procurement without a full competitive bid process.
• DVBE participation goal credit. For larger contracts subject to competitive bidding, SPADE’s DVBE status can count toward your agency’s three percent DVBE participation goal under California Government Code Section 14838 — and may be a scored evaluation criterion in your procurement process.
• Simplified documentation for compliance reporting. SPADE provides all DVBE participation documentation your purchasing team needs for contract compliance reporting — including current certification verification, business ownership documentation, and DGS registration reference.

Industries We Serve Across the Sacramento Region

SPADE provides veteran-owned, DVBE-certified security services across five primary markets in Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties:

• Logistics and warehouse facilities — Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento distribution corridor
• Property management and HOA communities — Roseville, Rocklin, El Dorado Hills, and surrounding communities
• Construction sites — Active projects across all three counties, including downtown Sacramento urban infill
• Automotive dealerships — Roseville Auto Mall corridor, Sacramento, Folsom
• Schools and educational campuses — K–12, charter schools, and community colleges across Placer and Sacramento counties

Every guard SPADE deploys is briefed on the requirements of your specific industry and your specific property. Not a generic orientation. A specific briefing for your specific environment.

Why Sacramento Agencies and Businesses Choose SPADE

Sacramento public agencies choose SPADE because our DVBE certification streamlines procurement and our accountability standard eliminates the compliance gaps that come with subcontracted security programs. Sacramento businesses choose SPADE because they have learned that a lower contract price is not a savings when the incident it fails to prevent costs more than the program itself.

Our clients choose SPADE because we show up — to your property walks, to your board meetings, to your procurement reviews, and to every conversation about how your security needs are evolving. We are not a vendor you call when something goes wrong. We are the partner who already knows your property when it does.

Veteran-owned. Locally operated. PPO121804. Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran. Licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Headquartered in Rocklin and serving Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties.

Get a Free Security Assessment from Sacramento’s Veteran-Owned Security Company

Every week without a professional security program is a week your property is exposed to the specific threats that are active in this market right now. We walk your property, identify your specific security requirements, and give you a written recommendation with associated costs — at no cost and no obligation. No generic proposal. A specific assessment of your specific property by a security company that operates in this region every day.

For public agencies and publicly funded institutions, we provide the DVBE procurement documentation your purchasing team needs alongside your security assessment.

SPADE Security Services
6556 Lonetree Blvd, Suite 201, Rocklin, CA
Veteran-owned | DVBE certified | Founded by a U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SPADE actually veteran-owned, or is it a marketing designation?

SPADE is majority-owned and operated by a disabled veteran of the United States Marine Corps with a service-connected disability. Our veteran ownership is verified through the California Department of General Services DVBE certification process — not self-reported. The founder is actively involved in company operations and client accountability.

Does SPADE subcontract its officers?

No. Every officer deployed by SPADE is hired, trained, and managed directly by SPADE Security Services. We do not use staffing agencies or third-party subcontractors. This means the accountability standard that applies to SPADE’s leadership applies directly to every officer on your property — with no gap in the chain of command.

What is DVBE certification, and how does it help my agency’s procurement?

DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) certification is issued by the California Department of General Services to businesses majority-owned by service-disabled veterans. For qualifying public agency contracts, DVBE status enables direct awards without full competitive bidding and counts toward your agency’s three percent DVBE participation goal. SPADE provides all compliance documentation your purchasing team needs.

What areas does SPADE serve in the Sacramento region?

SPADE serves businesses, residential communities, logistics facilities, construction sites, and commercial properties across Placer County, Sacramento County, and El Dorado County — including Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, and surrounding communities.

How quickly can SPADE begin coverage after a security assessment?

Depending on your requirements and property complexity, SPADE can typically begin coverage within 48 to 72 hours of contract execution. For urgent security needs, contact us directly to discuss expedited deployment options.