# Skagit Safety Services

> Locally owned security company headquartered in Concrete, Washington (Skagit County), serving all of Washington State. Licensed, uniformed "Public Safety Officers" — trained in de-escalation, Verbal Judo, nonviolent crisis intervention and OSHA fire watch — for construction sites, apartment communities, retail and offices, and industrial, warehouse and maritime facilities. Phone answered 24/7: (360) 421-3282.

## Key facts
- Phone (24/7/365): (360) 421-3282
- Email: info@skagitsafetyservices.com
- Headquarters: Concrete, Washington 98237 (Skagit County)
- Service area: all of Washington State
- Start times: urgent coverage can often start the same day; an honest start time is given on the call
- Officers: licensed under Washington State private security requirements; veteran preferred; shift logs and incident reports every shift
- Insured; certificates of insurance on request
- Fire watch is provided by the company's division, Skagit Fire Safety: https://skagitfiresafety.com
- Request a quote: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/contact

## Services
- [Construction Site Security](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/construction-site-security): Job sites are most exposed after the crews go home. Our Public Safety Officers protect equipment, materials and the work already in place — and can stand your code-required fire watch in the same deployment.
- [Apartment & HOA Security](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/apartment-security): Residents want to feel safe walking to their car at night — and property managers want fewer 2 a.m. phone calls. Our Public Safety Officers patrol parking, buildings and amenities with a calm, community-minded presence and a written report every morning.
- [Commercial & Retail Security](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/commercial-security): A professional, uniformed officer changes how a property feels — for customers, staff and anyone thinking about causing trouble. We protect the businesses that anchor Washington communities.
- [Warehouse & Distribution Security](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/warehouse-security): Most cargo walks out the front gate on paperwork that looks right. Our Public Safety Officers check every truck, driver, trailer and seal at your gate, patrol the yard and docks, and keep a record your insurer can actually use.
- [Port, Marina & Maritime Security](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/port-maritime-security): From marine terminals that run under a Coast Guard–approved security plan to marinas that just need someone walking the docks at 2 a.m., our Public Safety Officers control the gate, escort visitors and keep a clean record.
- [Industrial & Plant Security](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/industrial-security): Plants, mills, energy sites and equipment yards run around the clock. Our officers control the gate, check in contractors and visitors, patrol the property and keep the record straight.
- [Security Patrol Services](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/services/security-patrol-services): Not every property needs an officer all night. A patrol officer visits your property several times a night — at times nobody can predict — checks what matters, deals with problems, and leaves a written report for every visit.
- [Fire watch](https://skagitfiresafety.com): hot work, sprinkler and fire alarm impairment fire watch with logs (Skagit Fire Safety division)

## Service areas
- [Security in Skagit County](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/skagit-county): Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, La Conner, Concrete
- [Security in Bellingham & Whatcom County](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/bellingham): Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Sumas, Everson
- [Security in Everett & Snohomish County](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/everett): Everett, Marysville, Arlington, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Lake Stevens
- [Security in Mount Vernon & Burlington](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/mount-vernon): Mount Vernon, Burlington, Conway, Bow, Big Lake, Clear Lake
- [Security in Anacortes & Fidalgo Island](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/anacortes): Anacortes, Fidalgo Island, March Point, Guemes Island, La Conner
- [Security in Seattle & King County](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/seattle): Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Shoreline, Redmond
- [Security in Tacoma & Pierce County](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas/tacoma): Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Fife, Sumner, Gig Harbor
- Home Turf — Skagit County: Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, La Conner
- North Sound: Bellingham, Everett, Marysville, Arlington, Oak Harbor, Friday Harbor
- Puget Sound: Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia, Bremerton, Lynnwood
- Statewide: Spokane, Vancouver, Yakima, Tri-Cities, Wenatchee, Moses Lake

## FAQ
### What is a Public Safety Officer?
It is the standard we hold our officers to. A Public Safety Officer is a licensed, uniformed security professional trained beyond the state minimum — in de-escalation, Verbal Judo, nonviolent crisis intervention and OSHA fire watch — and expected to protect the people on a site, not just observe and report. Our officers are private security professionals, not police officers.

### How fast can you start security coverage?
Call (360) 421-3282 — a real person answers 24/7. Urgent coverage can often start the same day, depending on where the site is and how many officers you need. We give you an honest start time on the call, before we hang up.

### How much does a security officer cost?
Every site is quoted individually. Price depends on the number of officers, the hours and days covered, how long the contract runs, and what the post requires (for example gatehouse access control or combined fire watch). Quotes are free — call or send a request and we will scope it honestly, without padding the post.

### Are your officers licensed in Washington?
Yes. Our officers are licensed under Washington State’s private security requirements and trained on RCW use-of-force guidelines and the legal limits of private authority. We are insured, and we can send a certificate of insurance with your quote.

### Do you provide construction site security and fire watch together?
Yes. On construction and industrial sites we can combine security patrols with code-required fire watch in a single deployment, with one set of logs. Fire watch is handled by our dedicated division, Skagit Fire Safety (skagitfiresafety.com).

### What areas do you serve?
We are headquartered in Skagit County and serve all of Washington State — from Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes and Bellingham to Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Spokane, Yakima, the Tri-Cities and Vancouver.

### Do you offer short-term or one-time security?
Tell us what you need — one night, a few weeks during a vacancy or project phase, or an ongoing contract. We will tell you on the call what we can staff and when.

### What do I get after each shift?
Written shift logs and incident reports covering patrols, who came and went, and anything that happened on site. They are written to stand up for property owners, fire marshals and insurers.

## Free security forms (fillable PDFs)
- [Security Incident Report Form](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/incident-report-form): A complete incident report: incident type checklist, people and vehicles involved, a facts-only narrative, actions taken, police and client notifications, and signatures. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/security-incident-report-form.pdf
- [Daily Activity Report (DAR)](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/daily-activity-report): The security officer’s shift log: post and equipment details, a timed log of every patrol and event, incident cross-references and pass-down notes for the next officer. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/security-daily-activity-report.pdf
- [Visitor Log / Sign-In Sheet](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/visitor-log-sign-in-sheet): A visitor sign-in sheet for front desks, gatehouses, job sites and offices: name, company, purpose, vehicle and plate, ID check, badge number, time in and time out. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/visitor-log-sign-in-sheet.pdf
- [Security Patrol Log](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/security-patrol-log): A round-by-round patrol log: start and end times, areas and checkpoints covered, doors and gates secured, lighting checks and findings. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/security-patrol-log.pdf
- [Key Control Log](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/key-control-log): A key sign-out log: key number, door or area, who took it and why, who issued it, and when it came back — with signatures both ways. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/key-control-log.pdf
- [Security Post Orders Template](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/security-post-orders-template): Written instructions for a security post: hours, duties, patrol route, access rules, key contacts and emergency procedures — signed by the client and every officer. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/security-post-orders-template.pdf
- [Property Security Assessment Checklist](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/property-security-assessment-checklist): Walk your property and mark each item OK, Fix or N/A: perimeter and parking, doors and locks, keys and access, alarms, cameras and lighting, fire safety and procedures. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/property-security-assessment-checklist.pdf
- [Apartment Courtesy Officer Checklist](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/apartment-courtesy-officer-checklist): A nightly rounds checklist for apartment courtesy officers and patrols: parking and grounds, buildings and common areas, amenities after hours, and resident safety — with a report to management. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/apartment-courtesy-officer-checklist.pdf
- [Construction Site Security Plan Template](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/construction-site-security-plan-template): A one-page jobsite security plan: site risks, fencing, gates, lighting and cameras, after-hours access, security coverage and patrol route, equipment protection, fire watch and emergency contacts. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/construction-site-security-plan-template.pdf
- [Truck & Trailer Gate Log](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/truck-trailer-gate-log): A gate check-in log for warehouses and truck yards: driver, ID check, carrier, truck and trailer numbers, seal number, appointment or BOL, and who confirmed the load. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/truck-trailer-gate-log.pdf
- [Trailer & Container Seal Log](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/trailer-seal-log): A seal verification log: the seal number on the trailer or container, the number on the paperwork, whether they match, whether the seal is intact, and who applied or cut it. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/trailer-seal-log.pdf
- [Visitor Escort Log](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms/visitor-escort-log): An escort log for marine terminals and other secure areas: who was escorted, what kind of ID they showed, why they were there, where they went and who escorted them. PDF: https://skagitsafetyservices.com/downloads/visitor-escort-log.pdf

## Guides (Washington law, sourced)
- [Trespassing on Private Property in Washington: A Guide for Property Managers](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/trespassing-private-property-washington): What counts as criminal trespass in Washington (RCW 9A.52), how posting and notice work, and practical steps for apartments, businesses and job sites.
- [What Can Security Officers Legally Do in Washington?](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/what-can-security-officers-do-washington): Can security detain you? Can they record? Can they say they’re police? What Washington law says about private security officers — with RCW sources.
- [Construction Site Security & Fire Watch Rules in Washington](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/construction-site-security-washington-law): What Washington’s fire code requires on construction sites — site safety plans, site security, after-hours fire watch triggers and records — plus copper theft and trespass rules.
- [Apartment & HOA Security Law in Washington: Towing, Squatters, Keys and Mail Theft](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/apartment-hoa-security-washington-law): For WA property managers and HOAs: towing from residential lots (RCW 46.55), booting, removing squatters (RCW 9A.52.105), landlord lock and key duties, and mail theft.
- [Shoplifting Law in Washington: What Retailers Can Do](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/shoplifting-law-washington-retailers): Shopkeeper’s privilege (RCW 4.24.220), civil shoplifting penalties and the required notice (RCW 4.24.230), and organized and special-circumstances retail theft in WA.
- [Hiring a Security Company in Washington: What the Law Requires](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/hiring-a-security-company-washington): Before you sign: WA security company license, insurance on file with DOL, officer licenses and temporary cards, armed license rules, and what security can’t call itself.
- [Mobile Security Patrol in Washington: Vehicles, Lights and What to Expect](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/mobile-security-patrol-washington): What Washington law says about security patrol vehicles — markings, red and amber lights, emergency privileges and spotlights — and what a patrol client should expect.
- [Port & Maritime Security in Washington: TWIC, MTSA and MARSEC Explained](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/port-maritime-security-washington-twic-mtsa): Plain-English guide to waterfront security rules in Washington — which facilities need a security plan, who needs a TWIC, escorts, MARSEC levels and records.
- [Warehouse & Cargo Theft in Washington: The Law and How to Prevent It](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/warehouse-cargo-theft-washington-law): What Washington and federal law say about warehouse burglary, cargo and pallet theft and fictitious pickups — and practical steps to stop cargo theft at your gate.
- [Holiday Security Tips for Washington Job Sites, Stores, Warehouses & Apartments](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/guides/holiday-security-tips-washington): Holiday theft prevention for job sites, retail stores, warehouses and apartments in Washington — shutdown checklists, package theft law and when to add security.

## Other pages
- [About and leadership](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/about)
- [Service areas](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/service-areas)
- [FAQ](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/faq)
- [Careers — Public Safety Officer jobs in Washington](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/careers)
- [Free fillable security forms: incident report, daily activity report (DAR), visitor log, patrol log](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-forms)
- [How to get a security guard license in Washington](https://skagitsafetyservices.com/security-guard-license-washington)