
CELEBRATING OUR PAST.
SECURING YOUR FUTURE.
Since 1946, the dedicated men and women of Bay Alarm have brought their best each and every day. It’s been that way from day one and will continue for generations to come.
75 YEARS
OF BRINGING OUR BEST
Our first 75 years have been filled with innovation, security expertise, and personal service that’s the best in the business. We’re a third-generation family business that’s grown to become the largest independently-owned security company in the United States. We’re not sitting still, we’ll continue to go the extra mile today, and for generations to come.



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At Bay Alarm, we’re passionate about hiring people with great values. People who work hard, are true to their word, and put others ahead of themselves. Here are their stories.
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“I nominated Tina for the Bay Way story because I think she embodies what it means to be a Bay employee and do things the right way… she has total command of her position.”
Great customer service is our top priority, and Tina Acosta, Service Analyst, is there to make sure we fulfil that promise to our customers. Her job is to make sure our service technicians are set up for success and show up on time with the right skills for the job. We’re proud to feature Tina…
"Robert is a man who is 'always cheerful and goes out of his way to make sure people get the knowledge they need to do their job to the utmost standards.'"
For Veterans Day, we are proud to feature a standout employee and Navy Veteran as our next Bay Way story. Robert Mora is a Corporate Trainer at Bay Alarm and the founder of our Veterans of Bay Employee Resource Group. When Robert was 18 years old and living in LA County, he had a strong…
"The goal of Breast Cancer Awareness month is to accelerate awareness, increase funds for research, and support those affected."
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. For Bay Alarm’s Tammy Allert, Consolidated Data Entry Manager, this became an unfortunate reality in early 2018. While working at Bay Alarm, Tammy was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer, meaning the cancer was so advanced it had spread to other parts of…
"It's pretty obvious Zach was a firefighter and a first responder. You see it every day in his hands-on approach with customers, coworkers and colleagues."
When it comes to living the Bay Way, Zach Haslett goes above and beyond. He’s not only our Sacramento Branch Manager and a dedicated father and husband, he’s also the volunteer Fire Chief for Alta, California. During work hours, you can find him talking to Bay Alarm customers and working with his team at the…
"Without people like Jacob in Information Services, we’d be completely lost… He always stops and helps everyone no matter how big or small the task."
Some superheroes respond to a bat signal in the sky, but Jacob Bales, Systems Administrator I, responds to help desk tickets. At Bay Alarm, it doesn’t matter if you’re locked out of your email or locked out of the building: Jacob is there to the rescue. “From changing out your computer to renovating a new…
"His desire to make a difference with every customer he encounters is the reason we call him the Yelp Master."
Veasna Koy is a Level 3 Service Technician at our South Bay Branch. You can call him Veasna or Ves—but to his team in Southern California, he’s also the “Yelp Master.” Why the nickname? Ves is mentioned in almost 50% of the Yelp reviews for his branch…all with 5-stars. Tania Gallardo, the South Bay Office Manager,…
"She’s more than a co-worker, she’s a touchstone, someone who helps us all feel connected and valued."
From Sales Representative to Vice President, Pam’s is a story that spans decades and hits at the core of the Bay Way. You can find her at our corporate office, leading a team of trainers and running a program that helps Bay Alarm develop talent from within. “I feel my role is to help people…
"Gehanne Placide is ready to tackle any challenge thrown her way."
The Westphals built Bay Alarm on honesty, integrity, and hard work. When something seems impossible, we rise to the challenge and make it happen. And Gehanne Placide, our Southern California Corporate Accounts Group (CAG) Sales Coordinator, is always ready to roll up her sleeves and find a way. Gehanne was born and raised right here…
"Melodie Rincon is the epitome of the Bay Way."
When Everett Westphal started Bay Alarm 75 years ago, he believed in having a strong work ethic, giving your absolute best to every challenge, and treating people with the utmost respect. Melodie is all of that and more. Going out of your way to help people comes naturally to Melodie. While others might be surprised…
"Mike Evans is a natural problem solver, teacher, and leader."
At Bay Alarm, we’re passionate about hiring great people with great values. People who work hard, are supportive of their teammates, and help to bring out the best in others. Mike embodies all these qualities. Mike is a Bay Area native who’s been part of the Bay Alarm family for nearly 15 years. He’s always…