How do employees rate Bay Alarm?

Employees rate Bay Alarm 4 out of 5 stars based on 236 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

How can I get a job at Bay Alarm?

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Do people recommend working at Bay Alarm?

Overall, 73% of employees would recommend working at Bay Alarm to a friend. This is based on 236 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Bay Alarm?

59% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Bay Alarm as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Bay Alarm.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Bay Alarm?

67% of employees think that Bay Alarm has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at Bay Alarm

Bay Alarm Snapshot

4.0

based on 236 ratings

73% would recommend to a friend

Tim Westphal

92% approve of CEO

18 OfficesLocations

Mission At Bay Alarm, our mission is to provide unparalleled security services, supported by a team of experts who are embedded in the communities they serve.

Description For over 78 years, Bay Alarm has gone beyond the services of a typical security company. We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and to the professional organizations dedicated to keeping those communities educated, safe, and protected. Our pledge is to provide our customers with peace of mind and security, coupled with excellent personalized service. Each member of our experienced and professional staff is dedicated to the highest standards of service. We take great pride in our work, and Bay Alarm guarantees that our products, workmanship, and services consistently exceed expectations.

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WHO WE ARE

Bay Alarm Company, established in 1946, stands as one of the largest family-owned and locally operated security providers. With a dedicated team of over 1,100 employees, we safeguard more than 155,000 businesses and residences across California, Arizona, and Washington. Whether you're a homeowner seeking peace of mind or a business owner aiming to protect your assets, We deliver reliable and personalized security solutions tailored to your unique needs.

WHAT WE DO

We provide security solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our offerings include:

Video Surveillance & Live Video Monitoring: Utilizing AI-powered systems for real-time monitoring and rapid response.
Mobile Security Solutions: Remote management capabilities via mobile apps.
Burglar Alarms & 24/7 Monitoring: Continuous surveillance with immediate response protocols.
Access Control Systems: Advanced entry management for enhanced security.
Fire Alarm Systems & Monitoring: Custom fire prevention solutions with professional oversight.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our training programs taught at our own Bay University. Our employees undergo over 2,000 hours of training, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet our customers' needs.

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Big congratulations to Class 205 on graduating from The Law Enforcement Training Center! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this incredible milestone. Wishing you all the best as you begin your careers serving and protecting your communities....Show more

Big congratulations to Class 205 on graduating from The Law Enforcement Training Center! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have brought you to this incredible milestone. Wishing you all the best as you begin your careers serving and protecting your communities.

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During the 2026 Annual Meeting of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Dr. Shane M. Clary, SVP-Government Relations for Bay Alarm Company was named a Life Member of the NFPA. This was to recognize his over thirty years of volunteer work in advancing the goals of the NFPA. During Dr. Clary’s thirty plus years he has contributed to the NFPA in a number of assignments: - Chair of the Technical Committee for the Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems – 2003-2013 - Member of the NFPA Standards Council – 2005-2011 - Chairman of the NFPA Building Fire Safety Systems Section – 2019-2023 - NFPA Special Achievement Award – 2013 for is work on NFPA 3 & 4. - NFPA Committee Service Award – 2025 for his work on numerous Technical Committee including NFPA 1, 3, 4, 70, 72, 101,420,730, 731, 909,914, 915 & 5000. - He has served on NFPA 3/4, 420 and 730/730 since their development....Show more

During the 2026 Annual Meeting of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Dr. Shane M. Clary, SVP-Government Relations for Bay Alarm Company was named a Life Member of the NFPA. This was to recognize his over thirty years of volunteer work in advancing the goals of the NFPA. During Dr. Clary’s thirty plus years he has contributed to the NFPA in a number of assignments: - Chair of the Technical Committee for the Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems – 2003-2013 - Member of the NFPA Standards Council – 2005-2011 - Chairman of the NFPA Building Fire Safety Systems Section – 2019-2023 - NFPA Special Achievement Award – 2013 for is work on NFPA 3 & 4. - NFPA Committee Service Award – 2025 for his work on numerous Technical Committee including NFPA 1, 3, 4, 70, 72, 101,420,730, 731, 909,914, 915 & 5000. - He has served on NFPA 3/4, 420 and 730/730 since their development.

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When Everett and Marj started Bay Alarm, they had high hopes for the company, but we’ll bet even they couldn’t have imagined how far it would go. In 1996, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of Bay Alarm, along with serving our 58,000th customer. Talk about a Milestone Moment! ⭕ Learn more about our history, click the link below....Show more

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Bay Alarm - 80th Anniversary

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We did it again. 🏆 Bay Alarm has been recognized as a Best Place to Work, and honestly? It‘s not a surprise to us, because we know our people. Culture isn’t built in a boardroom. It’s built by 1,200+ security experts who show up every day, look out for each other, and take real pride in the work they do. That’s the Bay Way. This one’s for the whole team....Show more

We did it again. 🏆 Bay Alarm has been recognized as a Best Place to Work, and honestly? It‘s not a surprise to us, because we know our people. Culture isn’t built in a boardroom. It’s built by 1,200+ security experts who show up every day, look out for each other, and take real pride in the work they do. That’s the Bay Way. This one’s for the whole team.

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Bay Alarm awards & accolades

2026 Best Places to Work, San Francisco Business Times, 2026
2025 Best Places to Work, The San Francisco Business Times, 2025
Most Loved Workplace 2022, Most Loved Workplace, 2023

Pledges & certifications

Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay equality pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Career advancement program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Social responsibility pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
First job programs
Maintain entry-level hiring and career development programs to give people career starts
Tech hiring commitment
Helping to train, hire and promote more technology workers
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Pledge to thrive
Taking steps to prioritize employee well-being

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Employee reviews at Bay Alarm

Bay Alarm has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bay Alarm employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by category

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Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Employee reviews

Installation managerCurrent employee

5.0

Family-oriented with an amazing inclusive culture

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