Security company facts for kids
A private security company is a business that offers security services. They help keep people and places safe. These companies can provide guards who are armed (carry weapons) or unarmed (do not carry weapons). They work for different clients, like other businesses or even government groups.
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What Private Security Companies Do
Private security companies offer many services to protect people and property. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says these companies mainly provide guard and patrol services. This includes things like:
- Having security guards watch over buildings.
- Using guard dogs for extra protection.
- Controlling who enters a building or area.
- Helping with traffic flow.
- Preventing fires and thefts.
- Sometimes, they even offer special services like protecting important people (bodyguards).
Their main goal is to keep people and valuable items safe.
Growth of the Security Industry
The private security industry is growing very fast. In the United States, there are now about 2 million full-time security workers. Experts expected this number to increase a lot by 2020, and it did!
The security industry is now worth a lot of money. It is a $100 billion a year industry. By 2010, it was expected to grow to $200 billion. Since then, the security industry in the U.S. has grown even more. It is now a $350 billion market. This shows how important private security has become.
Names for Security Workers
People who work for private security companies are usually called "security guards" or "security officers." The name often depends on the rules in the state or country where they work.
Sometimes, security companies are called "security contractors." However, this name is not used as much. This is because it can be confusing. There are also "private military contractors." These are different types of companies that work in war zones or dangerous areas. Private security companies usually focus on protecting property and people in everyday situations.
See also
In Spanish: Seguridad privada para niños
- Bodyguard
- Computer security
- Private military company
- Security guard
- Physical security
