Cannabis Security & Surveillance Services
Provide security systems and guards for cannabis facilities
Overview
Cannabis security companies generate $400,000-$2,500,000 annually with 40-60% margins.
In 2025, cannabis regulations require extensive security measures.
Services include security system design and installation ($10,000-$100,000), surveillance camera systems ($5,000-$50,000), access control systems ($3,000-$30,000), armed and unarmed security guards ($25-$60 per hour), alarm monitoring services ($100-$500 monthly), and security consulting.
Successful security providers understand cannabis security regulations, provide comprehensive security solutions, employ background-checked guards, monitor 24/7, and prevent theft and diversion.
Mandatory security creates demand.
Marketing through cannabis operators, security associations, and regulatory compliance consultants.
Required Skills
- Security Systems
- Cannabis Regulations
- Guard Management
- Surveillance Technology
- Security Consulting
- Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Mandatory security in cannabis industry
- Recurring monitoring and guard services
- High-value industry needs protection
- Installation and service revenue
- Growing cannabis facilities
Cons
- High liability security business
- Need licensed security company
- Guard staffing challenges
- Competition from general security
- Equipment investment
How to Get Started
- Get security company licensing
- Build cannabis security expertise
- Develop security system offerings
- Hire and train security guards
- Market to cannabis operators
- Install compliant security systems
- Provide ongoing monitoring and guards
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