Dahlcore Security Guard Services provides licensed school security officers to public, charter, private, parochial, and independent K-12 schools across New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — plus Long Island and New York State. Our officers are trained specifically for educational environments — controlled entry and visitor screening, arrival and dismissal coverage, daily patrols, lockdown and evacuation support, and incident documentation — delivered calmly, without disrupting the learning environment. Founded in 2018 and led by Ian Dahlberg, who brings over 23 years of security experience, our veteran-owned team builds campus-specific post orders with your administrators before the first shift, and complements your school’s safety team rather than replacing it.
Security for New York K-12 Schools
School security protects students, staff, and visitors through controlled entry, arrival and dismissal support, patrols, and emergency-plan-aligned response — delivered calmly, in a way that supports rather than disrupts the school day. Dahlcore assigns officers trained for educational settings and writes campus-specific post orders with your administrators, so coverage fits your school, your bell schedule, and your safety plan.
What We Cover, by School Type
- Public, charter & district schools — controlled entry and visitor credentialing, arrival and dismissal coverage, and daily interior and perimeter patrols
- Private, parochial & independent schools — front-desk and campus coverage, event and after-hours support, and incident documentation
- Emergency-plan support — lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place support aligned to your district’s emergency action plan and drills
- Coverage modes — school-day, after-hours, and weekend or event coverage, uniformed or plainclothes, unarmed by default (armed only where a district requests it, after assessment)
The front entrance is the first safeguard
A single controlled entry point, staffed by a trained officer who screens visitors, verifies credentials, and knows the school’s procedures, is the foundation of a safe campus. Dahlcore officers manage that entrance professionally and calmly — welcoming to families and staff, firm on who comes in and why.
Why New York Schools Hire Dahlcore
Licensed, school-trained, and accountable — Dahlcore supports New York schools and the students and staff inside them.
Licensed & Background-Checked
Every officer is registered under New York’s Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A) with the NY Department of State’s Division of Licensing Services (NYSDOLS), thoroughly background-checked, and trained through DCJS-approved programs. Dahlcore is licensed, insured, and bonded, carrying general-liability ($1M / $2M) and workers’-compensation coverage; documentation is available on request.
Veteran-Owned & Owner-Managed
Dahlcore is veteran-owned and operated — founded in 2018 and led by Ian Dahlberg, who brings over 23 years of security experience — and the owner personally manages guards in the office and in the field. Officers are held to law-enforcement and military standards, and to a professional, student-appropriate demeanor.
Trained for Schools
Officers receive school-specific training before their first shift — age-appropriate de-escalation and student communication, visitor management, arrival and dismissal procedures, and lockdown and evacuation support — with awareness of New York’s school-safety framework and your district’s emergency plan.
A Named Program Manager
Every school contract has a named program manager — one accountable contact for administrators, with campus-specific written post orders and periodic reviews. No rotating roster of anonymous guards, and no call center between you and your coverage.
K-12 School Security Services
New York School-Safety Support
Operational context, not legal advice. New York schools operate under a defined safety framework, and Dahlcore officers are trained to support it — we complement your administrators, counsel, and law-enforcement partners; we don’t replace your safety team, and responsibility for your safety plan remains with the district.
- SAVE Act awareness — New York’s Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act requires districts to maintain school-safety plans; Dahlcore officers are briefed on your district’s plan and support it in daily operations
- Emergency-plan alignment — lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place support aligned to your district’s emergency action plan and scheduled drills
- Age-appropriate practice — de-escalation and communication suited to K-12 students, with a calm, professional presence that supports the learning environment
- Documentation — daily activity logs and incident reports for administrators, suitable for board-level reporting and safety-plan review
How Dahlcore Secures Your School
A structured path from first call to on-campus coverage — built around your school and its safety plan.
Campus Assessment
A program manager walks the school, maps access points and coverage gaps, and reviews your emergency plan with administrators.
Campus-Specific Post Orders
Written post orders define patrol routes, visitor protocols, emergency procedures, and escalation contacts specific to your campus.
Officer Deployment
School-trained, background-checked officers are briefed on your plan and posted — professional and student-appropriate from day one.
Daily Coverage & Reporting
Entry control, arrival and dismissal, patrols, and incident response, with same-shift activity logs delivered to administrators.
Program Review
Your program manager delivers periodic reviews with incident summaries and updates the plan as enrollment, policy, or conditions change.
One accountable contact, one documented plan
School administrators shouldn’t have to manage a rotating roster of anonymous guards. With a named program manager, written campus post orders, and a scheduled review cycle, district leadership gets the accountability, documentation, and transparency that board-level reporting requires.
What Shapes Your School Security Plan
Dahlcore scopes every school to its type, schedule, and safety plan. These are the factors that shape the plan.
1. School Type & Size
Public, charter, private, or parochial, and enrollment, shape post count and coverage zones.
2. Coverage Hours & Posts
Entrances, arrival and dismissal, patrols, and events drive how many posts and which hours — school-day to after-hours.
3. Unarmed or Armed
Unarmed officers are the standard for K-12 schools. Armed coverage is considered only where a district specifically requests it, after a documented risk assessment and in consultation with district leadership and counsel (armed officers hold a valid NYS pistol license, Penal Law §400).
4. Emergency-Plan Requirements
Your SAVE Act school-safety plan, drills, and lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place procedures.
5. Systems & Reporting
How officers coordinate with your CCTV and visitor-management systems, and the reporting administrators need.
K-12 School Security FAQ
Clear answers for New York school administrators, principals, and district operations teams. For anything not covered here, call 212-208-0900.
Where can I hire K-12 school security guards in New York?
Dahlcore Security Guard Services provides licensed K-12 school security officers across New York City — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — plus Long Island and New York State, for public, charter, private, parochial, and independent schools. Request a no-cost assessment or call 212-208-0900; initial consultations are free.
What do school security guards do on a typical school day?
Dahlcore officers control campus entry points and screen visitors, conduct interior and perimeter patrols, support arrival and dismissal, respond to and document incidents, and coordinate with administrators during emergencies. A daily activity log is delivered to your site administrator at the end of each shift.
Are your school officers licensed in New York State?
Yes. Every officer holds a valid New York State security guard registration under the Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A), issued through the NY Department of State’s Division of Licensing Services (NYSDOLS), and completes NYS-mandated training — an 8-hour pre-assignment course, 16 hours of on-the-job training, and 8 hours of annual in-service — through DCJS-approved programs. Officers are thoroughly background-checked and receive school-specific training before assignment.
How are Dahlcore officers trained for school emergencies?
Officers are trained in lockdown, evacuation, and shelter-in-place support, incident response, and coordination with law enforcement, and are briefed on your district’s specific emergency action plan and New York’s SAVE Act school-safety framework before their first shift. Dahlcore officers support and reinforce your school’s emergency procedures rather than operating independently of them.
Can services be customized for each school or district?
Yes. Dahlcore writes a separate post-order document for each campus, covering patrol routes, visitor protocols, escalation contacts, and emergency procedures. Districts with multiple schools receive a coordinated program with consistent standards and a single named program manager overseeing every site.
Do you provide armed or unarmed school security?
Unarmed officers are the standard for K-12 schools, and appropriate for the large majority of New York school environments. Armed coverage is considered only where a district specifically requests it, after a documented risk assessment and in consultation with district leadership and legal counsel. Armed officers are licensed under New York’s pistol-license law (Penal Law §400). Dahlcore never deploys armed officers in a school as a default.
Can you coordinate with our existing cameras and visitor-management systems?
Yes. Dahlcore officers work alongside your existing CCTV, visitor-management, and access-control systems — reinforcing them through active observation, credential verification, and documented response. We do not require you to replace your infrastructure.
How quickly can Dahlcore start school security coverage?
After a campus assessment and post-order confirmation, coverage can begin quickly, subject to officer availability and site complexity. For urgent needs — a coverage gap or a scheduled event — Dahlcore works to deploy on a priority basis. Call 212-208-0900 to discuss your timeline; 24/7 support stands behind every post.
What School Administrators Say About Dahlcore
Explore real feedback from school board directors and K-12 administrators who rely on Dahlcore for dedicated primary and secondary school security.
“Amazing service we use them all the time for our properties. Highly recommended!”
“Great company lead by a great man. Would highly recommend Ian and Dahlcore!”
“Never been happier with a security company. Great people all around, I recommend them highly.”
Protect Your New York School
Contact Dahlcore for a no-cost school security assessment or urgent coverage. We walk your campus, review your safety plan, and deliver a written coverage recommendation and post orders. Our team responds promptly — within one business day for standard requests, and 24/7 for emergencies.
Direct Contact
212-208-0900Call or text for school coverage
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Guard dispatch available 24/7
Office Locations
1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
250 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10177