In the past few years, the United States has experienced a noteworthy surge in the number of private security guards available for hire. This trend is not slowing down, with a whopping 1.1 million security guards now available across the country. This impressive number is far greater than the current population of police officers in the USA, which is estimated to be about 666,000. It is apparent that an increasing number of business owners and property managers are preferring on-site security personnel to protect their valuable assets, as is shown through this remarkable growth of the private security industry.

Hiring private security guards has a plethora of benefits for businesses. One significant advantage is their rapid response time, which is quicker than the police in many situations. Since it can take up to an hour or more for a police officer to arrive, businesses can save precious time and increase their chances of keeping their property safe by preferring private security personnel. Furthermore, hiring private security personnel has proven to be a much more economical option than relying on law enforcement officers. Unarmed security personnel usually ask for $20.00 – $27.50 hourly rates, while armed guards charge around $32.50 – $37.50 hourly rates, which is strikingly less than police officers.

At Ohio Security & Investigations, we provide reliable and quality security solutions to businesses in need of custom-made protection. Our guards undergo rigorous training that surpasses that of the police force. They receive over 20 hours of coursework and monthly online training, along with a mandatory four hours of shooting range training per month. By choosing our private security solutions tailored to their unique business needs, our clients can have peace of mind, knowing that they have the highest professional standards of security in the industry.

Joshua Kruegel
Manager of Security Operations
Ohio Security & Investigations LLC