Black Knight Patrol is a full service private security company located in San Pedro, serving clients all across Southern California & Georgia.
Black Knight Patrol hires only the most qualified candidates, including military veterans and former law enforcement officers. At Black Knight Patrol, we believe in quality over quantity, which is why we pay our officers above industry average.
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We meet with clients regularly to keep them informed, and listen to any concerns or problems they may be experiencing. Each client is assigned an account manager, whom they can contact anytime they have a question about what's happening on their property.
Executive Team
Manuel Jimenez
President/CEO
Qualified Manager
CALSAGA Board of Directors
Manuel “Manny” Jimenez is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Black Knight Patrol. Manny enrolled in the LAPD Harbor Division Cadet program at the age of 14 and continued in the program till the age of 18. Through the cadet program, he had his first introduction to law enforcement and security. He found a sense of purpose and camaraderie with his fellow cadets. Through his high school years, Manny was introduced to community service. He fulfilled many hours volunteering and giving back supporting the community that supported him. Taking his level of commitment and support to the next level, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and was an active Marine for four years and served in the Reserve Component for another 4 years. Manny is a graduate of the Riverside County Sheriff's Academy and maintains his Level 1 P.O.S.T. Certification. In recognition of Manny's contributions to the Security Industry, he was selected in 2021 to serve on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards & Associates. In an effort to make the training that all BKP officers go through accessible to the rest of the security industry, Manny founded Harbor Area Security Training in 2021. In addition to the Training Facility, Manny founded Semper Uniforms to provide quality equipment at an affordable rate to Law Enforcement & Security alike. Manuel was re-elected to the CALSAGA Board of Directors in 2022.
COL Edward "Ed" Salaz, USA, (Ret.)
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Ed Salaz serves as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Black Knight Patrol providing strategic organizational direction and managing Company initiatives and efforts for steady operational growth. Mr. Salaz leads government and commercial industry partnership actions at local, regional and national levels. His experience at the tactical, operational and strategic levels within the Department of Defense, along with three combat deployments, provides organizational and operational skills invaluable to any organization. He served in the United States Army for 30 years, conducting operations in 10 countries, and retiring in September 2015 at the rank of Colonel.
Christopher Payne
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Christopher Payne currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Black Knight Patrol. In this role, under the direction of the Qualified Manager, Chris oversees the daily administrative and operational functions of BKP. Chris has been with BKP since day one, having previously served as Director of Operations and Director of Metro Services & Marketing. Chris also oversees all Marketing for Black Knight Patrol Inc., Harbor Area Security Training and Semper Uniforms, LLC. Chris also holds a Qualified Manager license from the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Joseph Kealii Kalehuawehe
Business Development & Community Outreach Manager
Joseph Kealii Kalehuawehe currently serves as the Business Development & Community Outreach Manager for Black Knight Patrol. Joey brings a diverse background in Business and Sports Administration. He has served in numerous roles within Sales, Account Management, Training, Operations and ending with a defined leadership role managing teams in CA, AZ, and Hawaii.
Jesus Olivarez
Finance Director
Jesus Olivarez currently serves as the Finance Director for Black Knight Patrol Inc. Jesus has over 10 years of Accounting experience. Jesus holds a Bachelor Degree from California State University Long Beach in Business Administration & Accountancy.
Larry Holmes Jr.
Southern CA Regional Operations Manager
Larry Holmes Jr. currently serves as the Southern California Regional Operations Manager for Black Knight Patrol. Larry has over 30 years of experience in the Security Industry and has been with Black Knight Patrol for over 7 years, previously holding the positions of Field Supervisor & Account Manager.