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Temporary Security Staffing
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Temporary Security Staffing Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Suppliers’ services include crowd management, parking control, ticket taking, bag checking, gate security and ushering during temporary events. Suppliers commonly provide services at stadiums, arenas, convention centers, auditoriums, amphitheaters, fairs, parades and parties.
This Report Includes:
- Crowd Management
- Parking Control
- Ticketing
- Bag Checking
- Gate Security
Not in this Report:
- Long-Term Security Guard Services
- Security Monitoring Services
- Body Cameras
Global Temporary Security Staffing Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Temporary Security Staffing market.
Neutral
Labor markets tighten slightly following interest rate cuts
- In recent months, the unemployment rate has remained stable at 4.1%, a still relatively low mark, though higher than it was in prior years. This trend indicates sustained competitiveness in the overall labor market, though certain industries have experienced waning labor demand.
- The latest jobs report indicates that major industries, such as construction, retail, leisure & hospitality, and transportation & warehousing, no longer face hiring shortfalls.
- However, worker shortages persist in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, as 29.9% and 50.0% of job openings in each sector remained unfilled in August, respectively.
- In blue-collar fields, 33.9%, 70.1%, and 49.9% of job openings for information, finance, and professional service roles remained unfilled in September, though unfilled positions in these occupations can also be partially attributed to the longer average hiring times in these industries.
Global Temporary Security Staffing Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 10,555 |
| #2 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 7,980 |
| #3 South America | 7,965 |
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Geography Drilldown - US & Canada
Average Cost of Temporary Security Staffing
United States
2026 Market Pricing$15.00 to $XXX.XX
per guard per hourCanada
Average Price
Prices in the Temporary Security Staffing market range from $15.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Guard Responsibilities, Experience & Weapons, Licensing & Insurance, Lead Time and Location. For example, lower prices are associated with Event security, whereas higher prices are associated with Event security, crowd control, cash security, and traffic control.
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Temporary Security Staffing Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Temporary Security Staffing market, prices in the US have grown 1.8% from 2022 to 2025. Meanwhile, the recent three-year CAGR for Canada is +2.0%.
United States (2022-2025)
Canada (2018-2021)
Compound Annual Growth Rate
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Temporary Security Staffing
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Temporary Security Staffing market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Emergencies may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
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Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.6 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Forecast Price Trend. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Uniform Wholesalers
- Sporting Goods Wholesalers
- Insurance Brokers & Agencies
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Apparel Manufacturers
- Guns & Ammunition Manufacturers
Biggest Temporary Security Staffing Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Temporary Security Staffing vendors by revenue in the US are Coast to Coast Event Services Inc., Securitas Ab and Allied Universal Security Services LLC. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Universal Security Services LLC | Global | Conshohocken, PA | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
| Securitas Ab | Global | Stockholm, SE | >10,001 | 5-10 | ||||
| Contemporary Services Corporation | National | Northridge, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Garda World Security Corp | Global | Montreal, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. | Global | Pasadena, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Control Risks Group Limited | Global | London, UK | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Coast to Coast Event Services Inc. | Regional | Portland, OR | <25 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Temporary Security Staffing market is 5.5% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Wages. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Low barriers to entry, which are reflected in the small size of many market firms, contribute to market fragmentation. An estimated half of suppliers employ fewer than five people, and nearly two-thirds of suppliers employ fewer than 20 people.
Average vendor financial risk in the market is moderate, due in part to moderate profit margins on average. Additionally, while many suppliers are small companies, the localized nature of temporary security staffing helps suppliers maintain steady demand for their services.
Many upstream service providers, such as background check companies and state licensing agencies, have stable prices due to minimal fluctuations in input costs. Additionally, uniform wholesalers and textiles manufacturers have stable prices due to high price-based competition in the textiles and uniform markets, which contributes to low supply chain risk in the market.
The United States is a net importer of uniforms, increasing the level of competition in the domestic market is heightened due to the presence of foreign competitors. While reliance on overseas vendors heightens supply chain risk, the increased competition helps keep prices at bay.
Supplier Information
Allied Universal Security Services LLC
Allied Universal Security Services LLC is a private company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include security system installation, temporary security staffing and security guard services. Founded in 1957, the company is... Subscribe to learn more
Securitas Ab
Securitas Ab is a public company operating globally in the finance & insurance and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include security system installation, cash vault services, temporary security staffing, security guard services, investigative Subscribe to learn more
Coast to Coast Event Services Inc.
Coast to Coast Event Services Inc. is a private company operating regionally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include temporary security staffing. Founded in 1989, the company is currently headquartered in Portland, Oregon, United States... Subscribe to learn more
Contemporary Services Corporation
Contemporary Services Corporation is a private company operating nationally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include temporary security staffing and security guard services. Founded in 1967, the company is currently headquartered in Northridge,... Subscribe to learn more
Control Risks Group Limited
Control Risks Group Limited is a private company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include travel risk management services and temporary security staffing. Founded in 1975, the company is currently headquartered in London,... Subscribe to learn more
Garda World Security Corp
Garda World Security Corp is a private company operating globally in the finance & insurance and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include cash vault services, temporary security staffing, security guard services and armored transport services.... Subscribe to learn more
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include temporary security staffing and security guard services. Founded in 1973, the company is currently headquartered in Pasadena,... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Temporary Security Staffing Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Employee Absence Rate and Employee Training Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Staffing Quality and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Employee Absence Rate |
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Number of guards scheduled to appear Number of guards that actually appear |
The safety of an event may be compromised if temporary security staff fail to show up. A supplier that provides guards who are frequently absent indicates poor communication on behalf of the supplier to their employees or a lack of proper vetting procedures when hiring guards. |
| Employee Training Rate |
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Number of employees that undergo evaluation Number of employees that pass evaluation Length of training session(s) Frequency of training sessions |
The employee training rate evaluates whether suppliers provide or require any additional training for their security guards and measures the rate at which their security guards successfully pass the training. Different states have different requirements for maintaining the validity of a security guard license. For example, in some states security guards must complete a yearly refresher training course to maintain their license, while other states require a certain number of hours of additional training upon receipt of a security guard license. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Workforce
What methods do you use for applicant background screening?
Do you perform screening in-house or do you outsource it?
Training
What pre-assignment and orientation training do guards go through?
What on-the-job, facility-specific, or industry-specific training do guards go through?
Customer Support
How many accounts does each manager serve?
Is my account manager able to make significant changes to my service if I am unsatisfied?
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Temporary Security Staffing RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should give an overview of their organization(s), including their industry, number of employees, location(s), and type of ownership.
Buyers should describe their current and desired temporary security staffing solutions.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide a detailed description of the types of services required (i.e., screening applicants, background checks, reporting requirements, etc.).
Buyers should describe the types and number of security positions they will be sourcing.
Project Budget
Buyers should disclose the overall budget for the project, if relevant.
Buyers should state their preferred pricing model and terms of payment.
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