T R A N S - W E S T S E C U R I T Y S E R V I C E S · About Us
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S E C U R I T Y S E R V I C E S
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Rooted here. Built to last.
Here to serve.
Trans-West Security Services has protected Kern County's most important people, places, and gatherings for more than five decades. We are not a national firm sending unfamiliar faces — we are a Bakersfield company, founded here in 1971, staffed by people who live in our community. 55 Y E A R S I N S E R V I C E
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Five decades of protecting Kern County
Trans-West Security Services was founded in Bakersfield in 1971 with a simple principle: the people hired to protect a community should come from that community. Over fifty-five years, that principle has shaped every hire we make, every contract we sign, and every post we staff.
We are the largest private security firm headquartered in Kern County. Unlike national firms that deploy strangers to unfamiliar streets, our officers know your venues, your neighb orhoods, and your people. That local knowledge is not a marketing point — it is an operational advantage that shows up every single shift.
1 9 7 1 Founded in Bakersfield
Trans-West Security Services, Inc. is established in Bakersfield, CA with a commitment to community-rooted security staffing.
1980s – 1 9 9 0 s Regional expansion
Service area expands across Kern County and into neighboring California counties, growing to hundreds of trained officers without subcontracting.
2 0 0 0 s Technology & compliance investment
Adoption of GPS-verified patrol systems, officer mobile reporting applications, and dash-cam fleet coverage to provide clients with real-time accountability.
T o d a y Kern County's largest private security firm 500+ trained personnel, 7 California counties served, 24/7 dispatch coverage, and the same founding commitment: local people, held to a standard worthy of the community.
T R A N S - W E S T S E C U R I T Y S E R V I C E S · About Us
O U R V A L U E S
What sets us apart
01 C O M M U N I T Y A C C O U N T A B I L I T Y
We hire officers who live and work in the
communities they protect. That accountability
runs deeper than any policy — it is personal.
02 N O S U B C O N T R A C T I N G
Every officer who shows up to your post is a
Trans-West employee — vetted, trained, and
accountable to us. We never outsource our
staffing obligations.
03 L A W E N F O R C E M E N T P A R T N E R S H I P
We work in lockstep with local police and sheriff
departments, integrating into their operations plan
rather than working around it.
04 O P E R A T I O N A L T R A N S P A R E N C Y
GPS-verified patrols, live incident reporting, and
post-service activity summaries mean clients
never have to wonder whether coverage
happened.
L E A D E R S H I P
The team behind the mission
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Katy Williams
F O U N D I N G O W N E R & C E O
Katy founded Trans-West in 1971 on the belief that
security personnel should be accountable to the
communities they serve. Her leadership philosophy
has shaped the company's culture, hiring standards,
and commitment to Kern County for over five
decades.
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Gilbert Cota
D I R E C T O R O F O P E R A T I O N S
Gilbert has managed security operations for Trans-
West for more than thirty years. His operational
knowledge shapes duty plans, shift transitions, and
officer positioning across every engagement.
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Megan Snyder
C H I E F A D M I N I S T R A T I V E O F F I C E R
Megan oversees client relations, contract
administration, and day-to-day operations. She is
the primary point of contact for new engagements
and ensures service continuity across all accounts.
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Trans-West Dispatch
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Our local dispatch center operates around the clock,
providing real-time oversight, rapid response
coordination, and immediate supervisor deployment.
Clients reach a live local voice at any hour.
H I R I N G S T A N D A R D S
Who we put on your post
We do not assign officers to posts who have not cleared every step of our screening process. Continued license status, certification renewals, and required training are actively monitored — not assumed.
T R A N S - W E S T S E C U R I T Y S E R V I C E S · About Us
STEP 1 Comprehensive application review and in-person interview to assess judgment, professionalism, and community fit.
STEP 2 Pre-employment drug screening prior to any assignment offer.
STEP 3 BSIS-required fingerprinting and DOJ background investigation — no exceptions.
STEP 4 Active monitoring of license status, certification renewals, and mandatory training throughout employment.
STEP 5 Ongoing supervisory oversight with GPS-verified patrol confirmation and real-time incident reporting on every shift.
S E R V I C E C O V E R A G E
Where we operate
C A L I F O R N I A C O U N T I E S S E R V E D
· Kern County (Bakersfield HQ)
· Tulare County
· Kings County
· Fresno County
· San Luis Obispo County
· Santa Barbara County
· Ventura County
O P E R A T I O N A L C A P A B I L I T I E S
· 24/7 local dispatch center
· GPS-verified patrol documentation
· Officer mobile reporting app
· Dash-cam fleet coverage
· Post-service activity summaries
· Supervisor on call at all hours
· Law enforcement liaison coordination
A L L - I N C L U S I V E R A T E S
Transparent, all-in pricing
R A T E T Y P E R A T E P E R H O U R
Regular Rate
Standard scheduled hours $34.79
Overtime / Holiday Rate
Hours exceeding standard shift or designated holidays $52.19
All rates are all-inclusive. No separate surcharges for fuel, vehicles, equipment, or dispatch.