Workers' comp class code · Transportation
Class code 7720 — Security Guards & Patrol
Guarding of property and personnel, including foot and vehicle patrol.
This classification covers security guard and patrol services, including employees who guard property and personnel on foot or by vehicle. It applies to companies contracted to provide security at commercial sites, events, residential communities, or other locations requiring a visible protective presence.
Guards typically patrol assigned areas, monitor access points, check identification, and respond to incidents or suspicious activity. Vehicle patrol guards cover larger properties by driving predetermined routes, while foot patrol guards focus on specific buildings or checkpoints. Payroll usually includes uniformed guards, patrol supervisors, and dispatch staff who coordinate shift coverage and respond to alerts.
Exposure comes from the unpredictable nature of the work — guards may encounter confrontational individuals, respond to alarms of unknown origin, or work overnight shifts with reduced visibility. Vehicle patrol adds driving exposure similar to other transportation classifications, while foot patrol carries more risk of physical altercation or slip-and-fall incidents while walking a route.
What code 7720 typically includes
- Foot patrol of assigned buildings or properties
- Vehicle patrol across larger commercial or residential sites
- Monitoring access points and checking identification
- Responding to alarms or reports of suspicious activity
- Shift supervision and incident reporting
Codes this one gets confused with
7710 — Police Officers/Detectives
Police officers carry law-enforcement authority and investigative duties that go beyond the observe-and-report role typical of private security guards.
See code 77107720-2 — Armored Car Service
Armored car work involves transporting cash and valuables and carries distinct exposures beyond general property patrol.
See code 7720-2What this code means for your premium
Security guard work generally falls in a moderate risk range, with unarmed foot and vehicle patrol typically priced lower than roles involving higher confrontation risk.
Estimate your premiumClassification is not final until a carrier assigns it. Code numbers, wording and exceptions vary by state and rating bureau — several states run their own bureaus. This page is general reference written in our own words; your carrier's underwriter assigns the code based on your actual operations and payroll records.
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