What is Proprietary Security?
Proprietary or "in-house" security is when a company staffs its own security force. This means all aspects of establishing and maintaining the daily operations of the security force are managed by the company.
This Includes:
- Screening
- Hiring
- Training
- Purchasing uniforms
- Scheduling
- Supervision
- Registering as a proprietary employer of security guards.
- The purchasing of additional security guard general liability insurance.
- Payroll taxes
- Unemployment insurance
- Workers compensation insurance
- Cost of security vehicles
- Automotive insurance for security vehicles
- Health benefits
- Resolving personal issues
When a company establishes their own proprietary security force, they absorb all the risks relating to negligence, errors, omissions, claims and actions. In many states, individual security guards are not allowed to work freelance or as a 1099. Companies are prohibited from simply hiring and staffing security guard without first registering with the state as a Proprietary Employer of Security Guards and purchasing additional security guard insurance. Even after registering with the Division of Licensing Services, there are still tasks that an employer must do such as registering each security guard onto their roster with the Division of Licensing Services.
As you can see, establishing and maintaining a proprietary security force is no small task. Let us help transition you over to our contract security services program!