NAICS 5616 Investigation and Security Services

NAICS Code: 5616

Code Title: Investigation and Security Services

Code Sector: 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

NAICS 5616 Investigation and Security Services Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following: (1) investigation and detective services; (2) guard and patrol services; and (3) picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other valuable items with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in transit.


Illustrative Examples

Armored car services Private detective services Bodyguard services Security guard services Polygraph services

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Providing credit checks--are classified in Industry 56145, Credit Bureaus;
  • Selling, installing, monitoring, and maintaining security systems and devices (e.g., burglar and fire alarm systems)--are classified in Industry 56162, Security Systems Services.