Prepared
We plan carefully, train deliberately, and show up ready.
Steps AboveSecurity Services, Inc.Request a consultationAbout Steps Above
Experienced leadership.
A higher standard of service.
We pair public-safety experience with the personal attention and operational discipline clients need from a modern security partner.
Our company
Security built on responsibility.
Founded in 2014, Steps Above Security Services, Inc. provides armed and unarmed security, executive protection, event security, consulting, and training throughout Greater Los Angeles.
Our approach is straightforward: understand the environment, prepare the right people, support them with clear systems, and stay accountable to the client. We serve each organization with discretion, professionalism, and respect for the people and communities around it.
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Leadership
Barbara A. James
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Barbara brings decades of law-enforcement leadership, team supervision, training coordination, emergency response, and community engagement experience to Steps Above Security Services.
Her background shapes a company culture centered on preparedness, professional conduct, responsive service, and genuine care for clients and communities.
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Professional
We lead with sound judgment, discretion, and respect.
Accountable
We communicate clearly and take ownership of performance.
Community-minded
We protect people while treating every person with dignity.
A dependable partner
Let’s build the right security plan.
6080 Center Drive, 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045