1. Contracted vs. In-House Cost The experienced business owner knows that labor costs far exceed the hourly pay rate. Training time, vacation pay, sick days, insurance, taxes, training, uniforms, equipment, prehiring screening, and regular performance reviews are just some of the costs associated with hiring a security guard. In most cases, going with a contracted security provider can eliminate the burden of piecing together all those hidden costs and save you money! 2. Training and Developm [...]