The Increased Need for Private Security Services
Private security officers existed centuries before the first police department was established in the early 1800s. The landscape of private security has changed drastically since those early days, while the need for private services has greatly increased. Over the last decade, the market size for outsourced contract security services increased by 11 billion U.S. dollars. With retail theft and public incidents on the rise, the public’s perception about security has also changed, as measures like surveillance cameras, the presence of security guards, and bag checks have become more commonplace in public spaces.
Heightened security screenings at airports that were established in the early 2000s, are now customary for most air travelers. Universal Security was contracted as the trusted security provider for both O’Hare and Midway Chicagoland airports for 17 years, keeping travelers safe on the ground and in the air. Security guards are now more visible as they check bags before entering concerts or sporting events, or as they safeguard locations such as malls, movie theaters, and retail locations. By providing uniformed and covert security services to Target, Universal Security ensured the safety of both shoppers and store employees for 27 years.
As threats such as retail theft, organized retail crime, and public incidents increase, and as resources within some police departments become stretched, there is often a heightened need to hire private security companies. Universal Security can provide armed or unarmed guards or off-duty police officers for any security need, from neighborhood patrols to educational institutions. For the last ten years, our guards patrolled a Chicago Gold Coast neighborhood, ensuring the safety of its residents. With over 30 years of experience, Universal Security has serviced a wide variety of needs and clientele—no job is too big or too small.
The landscape of private security has changed since we began in 1992, but our commitment to the clients we serve has not changed. We consistently challenge ourselves to increase our standards and performance levels to meet or exceed your expectations. Universal Security is committed to being the premier security provider in the industry and we strive to establish an “arm-in-arm” partnership with our clients.
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