NAICS Code 56161 — Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 3 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 56161 |
|---|---|
| Title | Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following: (1) investigation, detective, and personal background check 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.
Where 56161 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services |
| Subsector | 561 | Administrative and Support Services |
| Industry Group | 5616 | Investigation and Security Services |
| NAICS Industry | 56161 | Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services |
Codes under 56161
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
561611 | Investigation and Personal Background Check Services |
561612 | Security Guards and Patrol Services |
561613 | Armored Car Services |
Related NAICS Industry codes
56162— Security Systems Services
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.