A studio lot manager at one of the production facilities on West Olive Avenue calls because an unauthorized person got past the front gate and onto an active set. Or a retail property manager at the Empire Center is watching organized theft groups walk out of stores with armloads of merchandise in broad daylight. Or a production company in the Media District needs someone posted at the office building entrance because a terminated employee has been showing up unannounced. Different properties, same need — you need real security in Burbank, and you need people who understand this city.
Scaife Protection Services has been providing licensed security guards in Burbank and across Greater Los Angeles since 1997. We know this city — the studio lots, the Media District office buildings, the commercial corridors along Olive Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard, the Empire Center, the Burbank Town Center, and the neighborhoods around Hollywood Burbank Airport. PPO license 12958. Over $1 million in general liability. Full workers’ compensation on every guard. Twenty-seven years of putting trained, licensed guards on properties exactly like yours.
Why Burbank Businesses Need Security Guards
Burbank is the entertainment capital of the world. Warner Bros., Disney, and dozens of production companies, post-production houses, and talent agencies operate here. NBC Universal is right next door. The entertainment industry creates security needs that are different from any other business — controlling who gets onto a studio lot, protecting active sets from unauthorized photos and footage leaks, managing talent and crew access, securing expensive production equipment, and handling the unpredictable situations that come with high-profile productions. This is not generic guard work. A guard who does not understand how a production operates will either get in the way or miss what matters.
But Burbank is not just studios. The city has a strong commercial and retail presence that creates its own security challenges. The Empire Center — one of the largest retail developments in the San Fernando Valley — deals with shoplifting, parking lot incidents, and the same organized retail theft patterns that are hitting retail across LA County. Burbank Town Center faces similar challenges in a more enclosed mall environment. The commercial corridors along Olive Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard are lined with restaurants, shops, and service businesses that deal with after-hours break-ins, loitering, and parking lot crime.
Corporate office buildings in the Media District house some of the biggest names in entertainment, tech, and media. These buildings need access control, lobby security, visitor management, and after-hours monitoring. The value of what happens inside these offices — intellectual property, unreleased content, confidential business information — makes security about more than just keeping people safe. It is about controlling access and protecting information.
Hollywood Burbank Airport adds another layer. Hotels, parking facilities, rental car lots, and the businesses surrounding the airport all need security that can handle high-traffic environments and the types of issues that come with transient populations. Burbank is a busy city with high-value targets. Waiting for something to happen before you hire security is the most expensive decision you can make. Here is what to do: get a guard on your property before the next incident writes the check for you.
Security Services We Provide in Burbank
Studio & Production Security. Gate access control for studio lots. Set security during active productions. Equipment protection for soundstages, prop houses, and production offices. Talent and crew access management. This is specialized work — we understand production schedules, call sheets, and the chain of command on a set. Guards who know when to check credentials and when to stay out of the way.
Building & Gate Security. Lobby security, visitor management, access control, and after-hours monitoring for office buildings and corporate campuses in the Media District and throughout Burbank. Our building security guards manage front desks, control access points, and monitor parking structures — professional security that matches the environment.
Event & Production Security. From premiere screenings and wrap parties to corporate events and press junkets, our event security team handles crowd management, VIP access, media credentialing, and parking logistics. Burbank hosts events constantly — we know the venues, the logistics, and the type of security that makes an event run smoothly.
Commercial & Retail Security. Loss prevention, parking lot patrols, customer safety, and after-hours property monitoring for retail locations and shopping centers including the Empire Center and Burbank Town Center areas. Guards who deter organized theft groups and handle trespassing issues while keeping the shopping experience positive for customers.
Corporate Office Security. The Media District is full of companies that need more than a lock on the door. 24-hour security for office buildings that house sensitive operations — access logs, visitor screening, after-hours building checks, and coordination with building management. Security that protects both people and information.
Armed & Unarmed Security Guards. Most commercial, retail, and office assignments in Burbank are handled by our unarmed guards — professional, approachable, and trained. For high-value productions, properties with elevated threat levels, or situations where a stronger deterrent is warranted, our armed guards carry additional BSIS licensing and firearms training.
Why Choose Scaife Protection for Burbank Security
We understand production security. Burbank is not a typical city, and its security needs are not typical either. We have been providing security for production companies, studio lots, and entertainment industry properties since 1997. We understand call sheets, production schedules, and why the security guard at a studio gate needs to know the difference between a background actor and an unauthorized visitor. We do not send someone who has never been on a lot and expect them to figure it out. Our guards are briefed on the production, the access protocols, and the specific people who are supposed to be there.
We can start fast. If you have a situation that cannot wait — a terminated employee, a security incident, a last-minute production need — call us at (323) 786-8140. We handle same-day deployments and can often have a licensed guard on your Burbank property within hours. For larger or more involved sites, we come out and walk the property first. We assess access points, blind spots, traffic flow, and high-risk areas, then write a custom post order that tells your guard exactly what to do. Start fast, then get it right.
27 years. Same owner. Fully licensed. Fully insured. Owner-operated by Omar Scaife since 1997. PPO license 12958 — look it up on the BSIS website yourself. Over $1 million in general liability coverage. Full workers’ compensation on every guard, every shift. Every guard is licensed, background-checked, and trained before they step onto your property. When you call us, you are talking to people who run the company, not a phone bank.
A lot of security companies list Burbank on their website and send whoever is available. That is not security. That is bodies in uniform. We build a plan for your property, train our guards on your specific needs, and check in regularly to make sure the service stays at the level you are paying for.
Frequently Asked Questions — Burbank Security
How much do security guards cost in Burbank?
Licensed unarmed security guards in Burbank typically cost $25 to $38 per hour. Armed guards run $32 to $48 per hour. Rates depend on the type of assignment, shift hours, contract length, and specific requirements. Studio and production security, corporate office buildings, and high-profile event security may require guards with specialized experience, which can affect pricing. We will visit your property and give you a quote based on what your site actually needs. See our full cost guide →
Do you provide studio and production security in Burbank?
Yes. We have been providing security for production companies and studio lot properties in Burbank since 1997. Our services include gate access control, set security, equipment protection, talent and crew access management, and after-hours lot patrol. We understand how productions operate and we brief our guards on the specific protocols for each assignment. Call (323) 786-8140 for production security.
Can you provide security for corporate offices in the Media District?
Yes. We provide lobby security, visitor management, access control, parking structure patrols, and after-hours building monitoring for corporate office buildings throughout the Media District and Burbank. Our guards handle front desk operations, credential verification, and coordination with building management. For offices that handle sensitive content or confidential business operations, we build specific access control protocols into the post order.
Can you get a security guard to my Burbank property today?
In most cases, yes. We handle same-day deployments in Burbank regularly. For emergencies — a security incident, a terminated employee situation, a last-minute production need — we can typically have a licensed guard on your property within a few hours. Call (323) 786-8140 for immediate needs. For standard placements, we schedule a site visit first and typically have coverage in place within 24 to 48 hours.
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