Achates Security Agency is a Private Security and Patrol company founded in Salinas, California, United States in 1958. We provide physical security solutions for commercial, industrial and residential clients in California, Oregon and Washington. Agricultural Automotive Biotechnology Commercial Distribution Educational campuses Entertainment Financial Institutions Foundations Healthcare and Assisted Living High-rise office buildings High Tech Hospitality Industrial Manufacturing Petrochemical Power and utilities Research and Development Residential Retail Shipping Water treatment facilities Patrol Services Achates offers reliable, professional, and verifiable protection to assist in the prevention, deterrence and detection of vandalism, theft or safety-related incidents. Our trained patrol officers patrol your property in clearly marked vehicles at night, during weekends and holiday hours when your business is closed and most vulnerable. Achates uniformed security officers control access points, proactively patrol sites and report any incident, accident, or occurrence that could potentially result in injury, property damage, or business interruption. They minimize accidental losses resulting from perils such as fire, explosion, windstorm, and human error, and respond appropriately to incidents that occur within the workplace. Our uniformed officers perform a variety of roles including: Access Control Applicant Processing CCTV Console Operators CPR/First Aid/AED Emergency Response Escort Officers Fire/Equipment/Safety Inspection Foot Patrol ID Badge Generation Mail Screening/Distribution New Employee Orientation Parking Enforcement Reception/Concierge Stationary Vehicle Patrol Threat assessment Transportation Coordination