Azubuike Nwenewo

Private security industry is growing rapidly globally. It is estimated to worth about 235.37 billion USD in 2023. Contemporary society is faced with myriads of security threats. Virtually every aspect of life has one of security challenges or the other. There are challenges in physical, socio-political, health, economic, cyber, and food security amongst others.  Security challenges have kept abreast with societal development. Of recent, the 9/11 2001 terrorist attack at World Trade Centre in New York USA has completely changed the perception of security and pushed it to front burner of budget proposals. Organizations, being it public or private have obligations to protect their assets including people and information. Those who have the required knowledge, competence and skills to assist in fulfilling these needs are creating values, wealth and confidence and earn from it. Business and career opportunities abound in private security industry and the field is large, it is still expanding. For basic understanding, private security industry refers to all security related functions, services and products outside of public law enforcement and the military. It is driven by private individuals but regulated by government of the state. See below, some business and career opportunities available in private security industry. Contractor to military, police and others: provision of services, supply of kits and various accessories to government security agencies, e.g., Military, Police, etc. Security consultancy: proffer and execute advanced security solutions to meet needs that are peculiar to clients. Training consultancy: develop and sell security related knowledge. Guard force service: provide man-guarding solution to clients. Road or Rail escort: provide road or rail escort to people and cargo. Airport protocols: provide meet, greet, & ease services at airport. Cash-In-Transit escort: provide fortified escort for cash movements to financial institutions. Executive protection: provide intelligence, & physical protection to VIPs and their interests. Bouncer/body guard: provide body-guard protection for personnel and for events. Security kits & accessories: supply security uniform kits and accessories to security companies and others. Canine (K9) dog service provision: provide security dog services to clients. Canine dog training (instructor): breed, train and provide dogs for k9 service companies. Private investigation: provide fact-finding security solutions to clients. e.g., due diligence, routine investigation, background screening and vetting as well as undercover security operations. Technical security (IT based): this involves production, installation & management of surveillance system, software development and franchise, vehicle tracking, drone patrol, system & information security, etc. CCTV Control room operation: provide management, administration & operation at CCTV control room. Security Project Management: this involves executing security projects like physical security installations, calibrations and testing, training, security risk assessment, security content design/development, audit. Marketing & branding: identify and provide market for security solutions. Talk show host: provide security related talk show for public enlightenment and education through radio, tv, YouTube, podcast etc. and security event compere/MC. Security operation and management (practitioners): provide direct security functions to organizations or individuals, e.g., guards, officers, supervisors, coordinators, analysts, managers, directors, vice presidents, etc. Security blogging: provide security information to public through blogging and other journalistic writings, e.g., this article you are reading now. Pipeline protection for oil & gas industry: provide physical security to pipelines, jetties and platforms. Ship/Vessel escort: provide maritime security escort to vessels, boats, fishing trolleys, and others. Community vigilante service (CVS): provide security protection using legal vigilante team in a community. Lease security patrol vehicles: provide security patrol vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, horses, etc. on lease or hire. Sale of high-profile security gadget: supply security saves, vaults, doors, etc. Exhibition & trade shows: provide/organize security exhibitions and trade shows. Peace & Security NGO: run humanity-based security non-governmental organization focusing on peace and security, e.g., International Peace Bureau. Chaplaincy service (guidance & counseling): provide faith-based support services to security practitioners in the industry. Self-defense academy: provide training on non-lethal self-defense, e.g., taekwondo, karate, aerobics, martial art, etc. Security awareness coach: provide training on basic domestic security to organizations, individuals, families, homes, groups, etc. Write security text books, podcast, DVDs: research and produce security knowledge in soft or hard copy format, e.g., “Access Control” by Azubuike Nwenewo. Defensive driving school: provide defensive driving (driving against adverse condition and/or mistakes from other road users.) service for security protocol drivers. ALSO READ: You Need A Bodyguard