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Security Planning

From local photo shoots to worldwide conferences, each event has unique security concerns. The best security starts with a clear and effective security plan. Our expert consultants can help make your next event safe, secure and successful. Contact us today for a free consultation of your security needs.

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Event Security

Licensed Maloney Security officers and supervisors are dedicated to serving your needs and expectations, efficiently and effectively. We can provide Security Consultation, 24-hour Protection, Perimeter Patrol, Executive Protection, Crowd Management, Badge Checking, Bag Search, Fire Watch, and more.

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On-Site Managers

The on-site managers are part of a team of professionals. They are the show manager's right arm. They are the show manager's personal security consultant, and when the show is over, they are the show manager's friend. Maloney Security's objective is to make your show experience a success.

Recognized Professionals

The Experts in Professional Security

Our objective is to make your show experience as worthwhile and profitable as it can be. We are fully licensed and insured to meet all requirements of any convention facility, public or private, in the Bay Area. Professional memberships in IAEM, CALI, and the Convention Bureaus of the San Francisco Bay Area speak of our dedication to you, the show manager, and to your show.



  • Home, Office & Parking Security
  • Social Distancing Management
  • Overnight Patrols
  • Whole Show Security
  • Venue Inspection
  • Event Security Planning
  • Fire Watch

  • Badge Checking
  • Booth Security
  • Executive Protection
  • Crowd Management
  • (LiveScan Fingerprinting - Temporarily Suspended)

Maloney Security officers and supervisory staff are dedicated to serving your needs and expectations. Licensed by the State of California, Maloney Security Officers are carefully selected, then trained in all security procedures and emergency measures, to ensure that quality security precautions are being effectively managed and rapidly handled. Our personnel are extremely public relations conscious, wearing navy blue blazers prominently emblazoned with the MSI shield on the breast pocket, medium gray slacks, light blue dress shirts, and coordinated accessories. Supervisory personnel, as well as all key positions, are in constant radio contact with one another. On-site managers allow for staffing flexibility.






















Frequently Asked Questions

Maloney Security, Inc. Established 1976
  • Where do you work?

    We work primarily in San Francisco and also on the Peninsula.

  • What experience do your supervisors have?

    Our current supervisors are security professionals with 10 to 30 years of management expertise.

  • Are your guards licensed?

    Our guards must have a current California-issued Guard Card. Licensed security officers are required to take 8 hours of continuing education courses per year to maintain their guard card.

  • Are guards trained to deal with confrontation and aggressive people?

    Required to observe and report, unarmed guards are a visible presence and a deterrent to crime. We have armed guards who are retired or off-duty peace officers. Their peace officer training equips them to handle such situations on site. (Armed security is at a higher rate and of limited availability.)

  • Do you conduct background checks on your guards?

    Each applicant must be fingerprinted by a licensed LiveScan agency (for example, Maloney Security) that sends the prints electronically to the State of California's Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation where background checks are performed. The Bureau of Security & Investigative Services subsequently reviews the background check from the DOJ and FBI, clearing or denying applicants. The BSIS mails the guard card directly to the guard. MSI checks references and previous employment.

  • Why choose Maloney Security for the Moscone Convention Center?

    With expertise that you can count on, we want to help you have a successful show. Only Maloney Security worked each opening event at Moscone North, South and West buildings. Only Maloney Security annually works the largest number of Moscone shows since the center opened in 1981. Only Maloney Security had the first show in 2019 after the Moscone North and South renovations. Because of our proven knowledge and unique history, we can help you achieve that success.



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Every customer is unique. We offer free security consultations.

Please contact us with any questions that you may have. We request some information such as your name, email, phone, and company information and the event type, name, dates, and location.

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