NAICS 561612

Security Guards & Patrol Services

Key Figures

Establishments
11,104
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
799,400
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$37.0B
Census Economic Census · 2022

Figures are published for NAICS 561612 directly.

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Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.

Which code does this activity belong in?

Security guards and patrol services cover establishments providing protective personnel and monitoring at fixed or mobile locations, including bodyguard services, guard dog services, and parking security. This code excludes investigation and detective work, which is classified in Investigation Services, and excludes the transportation and protection of valuables in transit, which falls under Armored Car Services.

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