In an increasingly complex world, security cannot be understood solely from the perspective of the State Security Forces and Corps. There is no doubt that private security has become a fundamental pillar to complement, reinforce and respond to the protection needs demanded by companies, institutions and citizens.
Law 5/2014 on Private Security itself recognises the close collaboration between public and private security. The legislator did not merely regulate our functions, but also enshrined the importance of joint work in the regulations. Private security is a shared responsibility for the benefit of all, which goes beyond the ‘short-term’ idea of monitoring spaces. Our work goes much further, contributing directly to social welfare, the protection of critical infrastructure, the prevention of crime and the generation of trust in everyday life.
Private security is also an economic and professional driver. In Spain, it employed 146,566 people at the end of 2024, an increase of 4.30% compared to 2023, contributing 5.1 billion euros in 2022, 0.4% of Spanish GDP or, in other words, thousands of security guards, technicians, engineers and security managers work every day to safeguard environments as diverse as airports, hospitals, large events, technology companies and strategic infrastructure.
In a context of new threats, the private security sector has become an essential ally of public security, which is why we have an obligation to continue building a strong, modern and respected sector that responds to current challenges.