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NAICS 561612: Security guards and patrol services

NAICS 561612 is the industry code for security guards and patrol services. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for professional services and start your application when you are ready.

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What 561612 covers

Security guard companies provide guards, patrol services and bodyguards to protect people and property. Event security, armed and unarmed guards and mobile patrol companies fit here.

Included in this code

  • Security guard services
  • Mobile patrol services
  • Event security staffing
  • Bodyguard services
  • Fire watch services

Not this code

Businesses that use 561612

Contract guard companyMobile patrol serviceEvent security firm

Financing for this trade

Guard companies are payroll heavy, so they use invoice factoring, payroll funding and receivables lines of credit, vehicle loans for patrol cars, and SBA 7(a) loans for acquisitions of contracts. Lenders look at client contracts, licensing, workers comp and liability coverage.

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Is 561612 the right code for a security guard company?

Yes, if you provide guards, patrols, bodyguards or event security to protect people and property. If you install and monitor alarm systems, use 561621. Cash transport companies use 561613. Fire watch services and mobile patrol companies also belong under 561612, whether guards are armed or unarmed. Guard firms that also install alarms should use the code for whichever service earns the most revenue.

What is the SBA size standard for 561612?

SBA sets the size standard for 561612 at $29 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. Security guard and patrol firms at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent security guard and patrol firms fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.

How do security guard companies fund payroll?

Most use invoice factoring or payroll funding so weekly guard payroll is covered while clients pay on 30 to 60 day terms. Vehicle loans fund patrol cars, and SBA 7(a) loans buy competitors' contracts. Lenders look at contract quality, licensing and insurance.

What does NAICS 561612 cover?

Security guards and patrol services. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 56 Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services, 561 Administrative and support services, 5616 Investigation and security services, 56161 Investigation, guard, and armored car services.

What financing do NAICS 561612 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for professional services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 561612?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.