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What are the categories of security services?



There are many different security services offered in the security industry. In this article we will have a deeper look into each one.

First of all, Baig Security has created a quick list of the security sectors.

  • Personal Security personnel

  • Mobile security patrols

  • Concierge services

  • Functions & Event Security

  • Construction site guards

  • Commercial buildings

  • Medical facilities

  • Educational Buildings

  • Parking lots


We will give a quick rundown of each sector, starting off with:



Personal Security personnel

Personal security personnel are specifically guards hired to protect one's person or multiple peoples instead of a property, or an asset. In this sector you could be hired to protect government officials, celebrities or other important people.


Mobile security patrols

Mobile security patrol is specific to guarding an asset or site, by making rotating patrols to keep an eye out for vagrants and prevent vandalism among other things. Mobile security guards submit reports of what they saw to their employers.

Concierge services

Concierge security services are security guards who work in residences and businesses alike to offer security, guidance and to help educate guests. They are the first point of contact for any residents, guests, and/or visitors. These security guards help to defend against intruders and trespassers.


Functions & Event Security

Security Guards for events such as Trade Shows, Expos, Sports Events, Music Concerts. Coachella or the Oscars are popular examples of where event security would be hired.

Construction site guards

Security guards who are stationed at a company's construction site to safeguard the equipment. As well, all security guards have received basic first aid training so if theres an incident at the site, they can render aid until the paramedics arrive.

Commercial buildings

For example, factories, warehouses, shopping centres, retail outlets, corporate offices are what commercial security would cover. These security guards help to prevent merchandise lose as well as detering trespassing, vandalism and theft.


Medical facilities

For example, : hospitals, nursing homes, aged care centres are places that would hire security guards. Medical facilities can be massive, with large amounts of people residing within them. Doctors, nurses, patients, and visitors. This poses a great threat of violence or theft from the inside as well as the outside.

Educational Buildings

Not all educational buildings are using security guards, instead opting for security cameras, however, there are schools in high crime areas that will.

Parking Lots

Parking lots are likely to have a higher crime rate, including car-jacking, assault and theft.


Hopefully this post has helped you to understand the different sectors in the security industry.


Check out our other articles on the security industry at https://www.baigsecurity.com/blog.


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