Physical Security Services Financial Models
Compare 4 operating formats. Choose the type that matches how you will sell, serve customers and use capacity.
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Supplies a dedicated physical team providing staffed on-site security at a client-owned facility. The operator is paid for contracted coverage or delivered work; it does not automatically own the host business or its customer revenue.
- Earns from
- Client contract-month, billed hour or service unit
- Sales limited by
- Required shift coverage and agreed service levels
Provides scheduled recurring staffed on-site security across geographically grouped customer sites. Route density, service frequency and standardized work distinguish it from isolated on-demand visits.
- Earns from
- Contract-month or completed route visit
- Sales limited by
- Route density, visit duration and frequency
Delivers physical event security using appropriately licensed staff at client venues. It sells defined coverage and supervision, not ticket admissions or the underlying event revenue.
- Earns from
- Approved security staff-hour
- Sales limited by
- Eligible roster, shift coverage and event schedule
Dispatches its own qualified person or team to deliver staffed on-site security at the customer location. Tools and suitable portable equipment travel with the team; any required base workshop is retained.
- Earns from
- Completed visit
- Sales limited by
- Crew time including travel and site access
Compare the operating logic
Open comparison| Business type | What earns revenue | What limits sales |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-Site Guard Posts | Client contract-month, billed hour or service unit | Required shift coverage and agreed service levels |
| Mobile Property Patrol Routes | Contract-month or completed route visit | Route density, visit duration and frequency |
| Staffed Event Security | Approved security staff-hour | Eligible roster, shift coverage and event schedule |
| Contracted In-Person Escort Service | Completed visit | Crew time including travel and site access |
Build a plan around your own assumptions
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Questions
Which model should I choose?
Match the paying customer, billing unit, location and capacity constraints to your intended operation. Review the full model page to check its scope and workbook status.
Can I combine business types?
Some formats can share premises or staff. Shared resources and revenue need to be counted once. Check the combination notes on each model page.