College & University Security Guard Services
College campuses face a unique set of security challenges due to their open environments, high traffic, and diverse population of students, faculty, and visitors. These factors make campuses vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access, putting both people and property at risk. With safety as the top priority for institutions, it is essential to maintain comprehensive security measures to protect the campus community and foster a safe learning atmosphere.
Cascadia provides specialized security solutions designed for college and university campuses. Our team understands the distinct security needs of higher education and is dedicated to offering reliable, responsive protection for students, staff, and facilities. Through tailored security protocols, active monitoring, and preventative measures, we help secure campus grounds, reduce disruptions, and support a safe, welcoming environment for learning and campus life.
CASCADIA GLOBAL SECURITY
Our Higher Education Security Solutions
Unique Challenges
- College and university campuses operate as open, high-traffic environments, with students, faculty, visitors, vendors, and event attendees moving freely across large, decentralized spaces.
- Multiple residence halls, academic buildings, sports complexes, parking structures, and public walkways create numerous access points, making consistent access control difficult.
- Campuses face rising concerns around theft, vandalism, interpersonal disputes, substance-related incidents, and unauthorized individuals entering student spaces.
- Large-scale events—games, concerts, orientations, and student gatherings—introduce crowd-management challenges and elevate liability exposure.
- Nighttime activity, late-hour study routines, and weekend social events increase the risk of assaults, disturbances, and medical emergencies that require rapid, trained response.
- Universities must balance safety with a culture of openness, making overly restrictive security measures impractical.
- Compliance pressures—including Clery Act reporting, emergency preparedness standards, and heightened parental expectations—require structured documentation and reliable incident oversight.
Cascadia Solutions
- Cascadia Global Security delivers higher-education-trained armed and unarmed officers who understand the culture, tempo, and operational needs of college and university campuses.
- Officers support access control, residence hall monitoring, patrol coverage, and visitor screening, reinforcing security while maintaining a welcoming campus atmosphere.
- Cascadia provides strategic foot and vehicle patrols across quads, walkways, academic corridors, athletic facilities, and parking structures, increasing visibility and deterrence.
- Our teams specialize in conflict de-escalation, behavioral assessment, student interaction, and emergency response, giving campus leadership immediate support during incidents.
- Real-time digital reporting ensures Clery-aligned documentation, incident logs, and actionable safety insights for administrators and campus police.
- For major events, Cascadia offers crowd management, access control checkpoints, bag screening, and off-duty law enforcement options to strengthen safety and reduce liability.
- With a national footprint and deep experience in higher-education security, Cascadia provides the reliable, scalable protection required to safeguard students, faculty, and campus assets year-round.
How Cascadia Protects You
Protection Against Theft and Vandalism
Implementing security measures to safeguard campus assets, including research equipment, classroom technology, and facilities, reducing the risk of disruptions from theft or vandalism.
Access Control and Visitor Management
Enforcing controlled access and visitor protocols to ensure only authorized individuals enter academic buildings and residence halls, enhancing security for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Surveillance and Campus Monitoring
Providing 24/7 video surveillance across critical campus areas such as entry points, parking lots, and dormitories to deter criminal activity and enhance security.
Trespasser Detection and Management
Quickly identifying and managing trespassers or unauthorized visitors to maintain a secure, focused academic environment.
Loitering Prevention
Actively monitoring and promptly removing unauthorized individuals loitering in public or restricted areas to create a safe and welcoming campus.
Emergency Response Preparedeness and Drills
Developing comprehensive emergency plans for scenarios like lockdowns, evacuations, and natural disasters, with regular drills to ensure readiness among students, faculty, and staff.
Hazard Detection and Risk Management
Continuously identifying and addressing potential hazards, such as poor lighting or damaged infrastructure, to reduce injury risks and support regulatory compliance.
Managing Unsafe Behavior and Mental Health Support
Addressing unsafe behavior proactively and providing mental health support resources to foster a safe and supportive campus community.
Technology
Our GPS and NFC-based tracking solutions ensure your security team is on-time and on-site when you need them, while every report is instantly available to you.
Safety
Keep your people and assets secure and mitigate risks through a professional and visible security presence.
Training
Our best-in-class guard training (both virtual and in-person) is comprehensive, including first-aid, emergency preparedness, de-escalation, and more.
College & University Security Solutions
Service Locations
Cascadia delivers proven, reliable protection at the national, regional, and local levels. We support organizations of every size across the United States—providing armed, unarmed, mobile patrol, and off-duty police security for everything from retail centers to high-risk government facilities.
