Marcus Reed
Security Operations Editor · Fast Guards
Marcus writes the security-staffing guides here and keeps the cost estimates aligned with current contract-guard rates.
All articles
- Security Guard Licensing: What to Verify Before You Hire
- How to Hire a Security Guard Company: 12 Questions to Ask First
- How Much Do Security Guards Cost Per Hour? (2026 U.S. Rate Guide)
- How Many Security Guards Do I Need? A Staffing Guide (Plus Mobile Patrol vs. Static)
- Construction Site Security: Guard Duties, Coverage, and What It Costs
- Armed vs. Unarmed Security Guards: How to Choose (and What Each Costs)