ABSTRACT
This chapter examines a fourth context—how the organizational, managerial, and operational structure of the private security industry lends to further definition about this dynamic industry. Security services essentially come in three structures—individual, contractual, and proprietary. Figure 4.1 illustrates these common organizational models. The chapter demonstrates the organizational, managerial, and operational structure of the private security industry lends to fully define the private security industry, and discusses the similarities and differences between individual, contractual, and proprietary security services. It lists the various rationales for utilizing individualized security services, and outlines how proprietary security services reflect the growing institutional, corporate, and agency marketplace, which needs to assure its public of a safe and secure environment. The chapter summarizes the various individual security services available in the marketplace, relating the reason for the continuing growth of contractual security services.
