U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show about 1.3 million Americans worked in
security roles in May 2025, roughly 16% higher than in 2016. Robert H. Perry
Consulting estimates U.S. private security industry revenue rose 17% over the
past decade and will exceed $50 billion in 2025; it estimates security
outsourcing revenue at about $35 billion, covering electronic security systems
and manned-guard services. Government data note violent crime rates have fallen
over decades, but a string of high-profile incidents has driven increased local
security spending.
