Investigation, guard, and armored car services
NAICS Code: 561610
BLS projects Investigation, guard, and armored car services to grow +4.8% through 2034 - 2.4 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 73% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Investigation, guard, and armored car services sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Investigation, guard, and armored car services sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
4.8% Top 27% higher than 73% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: +4.8% projected BLS growth for Investigation, guard, and armored car services .
Both projected growth and public-company coverage sit in the middle of the fleet - compare the peer employment table with the company grades to see whether size peers and AI-risk peers tell the same story.
NAICS 561610 · 868,600 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Investigation, guard, and armored car services.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Investigation, guard, and armored car services (NAICS 561610) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential building construction | 910,500 | +5.0% |
| Couriers and express delivery services | 909,800 | +4.8% |
| Investigation, guard, and armored car services | 868,600 | +4.8% |
| Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences | 866,700 | +8.7% |
| Crop production | 863,900 | +2.0% |
| Clothing and clothing accessories retailers | 841,300 | -2.0% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Investigation, guard, and armored car services?
As of 2024, the Investigation, guard, and armored car services industry employs approximately 868,600 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Investigation, guard, and armored car services growing or declining?
The Investigation, guard, and armored car services industry is projected to grow by 4.8% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +41,600 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Investigation, guard, and armored car services?
We have not yet matched a public-company cohort to Investigation, guard, and armored car services. Browse the employer AI risk directory for sector-level peers.
How will AI affect the Investigation, guard, and armored car services industry?
AI impact on the Investigation, guard, and armored car services industry depends on the occupation mix inside it. View occupation-level AI exposure scores and employer risk grades for the measurable signals we publish.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts