Pricing

How much does security cost? Get a real number.

No generic ranges — this estimator runs on the same pricing engine that prices real Tectus bookings. Pick your service, hours, and headcount, and see what coverage actually costs in your market. Final quotes are always confirmed before you book, with no hidden fees.

Upfront pricing, confirmed before deployment
No long-term contract for short-term needs
Licensed, insured companies on every job

What drives the price

Six factors set your rate

Security pricing is not one-size-fits-all. These are the inputs that move the number — the estimator above accounts for all of them.

Location

Rates vary by metro — local labor markets and licensing requirements set the baseline.

Service type

Executive protection commands higher rates than standing retail coverage; specialized credentials cost more.

Duration & timing

Longer engagements can improve the effective rate. Overnight, holiday, and urgent same-day coverage may carry premiums.

Headcount

Total cost scales with personnel count; supervisors or team leads for larger details add to it.

Armed vs. unarmed

Armed coverage costs more — armed credentials, insurance, and training requirements are higher.

Requirements

Special training (crowd management, first aid), dress code, or equipment needs can affect the rate.

Pricing FAQ

Security pricing questions

The rate reflects the local labor market, state licensing requirements, the service type, and the credentials required. An unarmed retail post in a small market and an armed executive protection detail in a major metro are priced very differently — which is why Tectus estimates are computed per request instead of quoted from a flat rate card.

No — it is a live estimate from the same engine that prices real bookings. Your final quote is confirmed with you before any deployment, and that confirmed number is what you pay.

Most services carry a minimum shift length that varies by service type and vendor. Any minimums are disclosed upfront when your request is confirmed.

It can, depending on the market and the hour. Urgent pricing is always confirmed with you before deployment — never after.

You pay through Tectus. One invoice, card or ACH, with the vendor paid through the platform — no separate billing relationships to manage.

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Turn the estimate into coverage

Send the same details as a quote request and a coordinator confirms availability and your final price.