# NAICS code for security guard services The NAICS code for security guard services is 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). Its SBA small business size standard is $29 million in average annual receipts. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services. List 561612 as your primary NAICS code in SAM.gov if security guard services is your main line of business.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Security Guard Services | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [561612](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561612) | | Title | Security Guards and Patrol Services | | Size standard | $29 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | ## Nearby codes in the same industry group | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [561612](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561612) | Security Guards and Patrol Services | $29 million in average annual receipts | | [561611](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561611) | Investigation and Personal Background Check Services | $25 million in average annual receipts | | [561613](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561613) | Armored Car Services | $43 million in average annual receipts | | [561621](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561621) | Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) | $25 million in average annual receipts | | [561622](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561622) | Locksmiths | $25 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 561612 covers This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services, such as bodyguard, guard dog, and parking security services. ## Examples classified under 561612 - Body guard services - Guard dog services - Guard services - Parking security services - Patrol services, security - Personal protection services (except security systems services) - Private police services - Property protection services (except armored car, security systems) ## Also searched as security ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/561612" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for security guard services?The NAICS code most used for security guard services is 561612, Security Guards and Patrol Services.Is a security guard services business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 561612, a business is small at or under $29 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 561612](https://samgovapi.io/naics/561612) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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