The feminization of the sector

Visit November 12, 2024, the GES – Private Security has signed a Partnership with the association «Women in Security».», marking a significant step forward in the feminization of the sector. This initiative aims to Promote the place of women in private security, a field still often mistakenly perceived as reserved for men.

Partnership objectives :

• Raise awareness the public and companies to gender diversity.
• To value Inspiring women's journeys in the sector.
• Encourage young girls to consider a career in the security professions.

The partnership reflects the common ambition to change mindsets and increase female participation, whether on the field, in coaching, or in leadership positions, to build a sector that is more representative of society.

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Strengthening the role of the CNAPS

Private security: an essential question posed by MP Julien Rancoule
The Member of Parliament for Aude questioned the Minister of the Interior about the absence of the CNAPS in decree no. 2022-1284, suggesting a necessary evolution to strengthen regulation and transparency in this key sector. Discover the issues and perspectives.

Background and challenges

As private security increasingly plays a role in protecting property and people, issues of transparency and ethics remain crucial. An article published on May 13, 2024, had already highlighted the shortcomings of the current system in handling whistleblower reports. These inconsistencies have sparked a constructive reaction from National Council for Private Security Activities (CNAPS).

The CNAPS's position

The CNAPS reminded that, according to decree no. 2022-1284, the Defender of Rights remains the competent authority to handle ethical reporting. However, the organization also has its own internal mechanisms for collecting and processing reports through the «Alert Us» form on its website. This system guarantees a rapid and appropriate response to non-compliant behavior.

Written question no. 2179: a gap to fill

In a written question from November 19, 2024, Julien Rancoule highlighted the absence of the CNAPS as a recognized authority in the decree on the ethics of private security activities. He advocates for the CNAPS, like the Defender of Rights, to be able to directly receive reports from whistleblowers. This recognition would strengthen the regulation and integrity of the sector, while effectively protecting the general interest.

Call for legislative change

Decree no. 2022-1284 needs to be amended to explicitly include the CNAPS as a key player in receiving and processing alerts. Such an amendment would make it possible to:

• Increased surveillance and a swift response to offenses.
• A dual reporting channel increases the chances of detecting deviant behavior.
• Greater transparency and integrity in private security.

By strengthening the role of CNAPS, the Ministry of the Interior could consolidate the regulation of the sector and ensure increased protection for whistleblowers, thus contributing to more reliable and exemplary private security.

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22 % less than cleaning

Private security guards, despite increased responsibilities and strict training requirements, receive lower salaries than cleaning staff, with gaps ranging from 2 % to 22 % according to the positions. This imbalance is aggravated by less favorable bonuses and increases in private security, particularly for night work (10 % versus 20 % in cleaning) and public holidays.

Key points:

1. Comparison with the cleaning sector :
   • Cleaners enjoy higher overall hourly wages and better bonuses.
   • Team leaders and managers in cleaning are particularly advantaged.
2. Security guard job requirements :
   • Rigorous training: certifications such as SSIAP, canine training, airport security, with regular refresher courses.
   • Strict morality: professional card issued by the CNAPS after investigation, with possible suspension in the event of an incident.
   • High-risk: management of incivilities, theft prevention, surveillance of sensitive sites, with exposure to danger.
3. Professional context :
   • The agents work in a demanding environment, subject to a strict code of ethics and constant pressure.
   • The slightest failure can lead to penalties or the loss of their accreditation.

Issues:

This lack of pay does not reflect the qualifications, responsibilities and risks associated with the job. A upgrading pay scales is essential for recognizing the commitment of agents, attracting and retaining qualified professionals, and ensuring the sustainability of this crucial sector.

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Safety at the Olympic Games: what was the result?

The World discusses the provisional assessment of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP) in terms of security and justice. He highlights the absence of attacks and an apparent drop in delinquency in the areas reserved for the JOP, pointing out that the operation of the courts has also been effective. However, these results must be set against the extraordinary resources deployed. These included the full mobilization of security forces, the deferral of vacations, and substantial bonuses.

Although security was maintained without major incidents, the cost of these exceptional measures could have repercussions. Not least budgetary and rule-of-law repercussions. The article also notes an initial failure to sabotage high-speed rail lines. It stresses that the terrorist threat, particularly the endogenous one, has been effectively managed. Despite foiled plans for attacks prior to the Games, the event took place without any major alerts, a fact praised by the national anti-terrorist prosecutor.

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The threat of wage cuts

The private security sector, which played a key role in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, faces a serious threat with the government's plan. The aim is to modify tax breaks on low salaries. This reform, targeting salaries between 1.2 and 1.9 times the SMIC, could have catastrophic repercussions. Particularly for companies in the sector, which employ over 185,000 people.

Potential consequences :

• Cost increases Security companies, already in financial difficulty, could see their costs rise by 10 %. This will be borne by their customers, mainly the public sector.
• Job cuts The cost increase could lead to a cascade of redundancies. This could exacerbate the precariousness of the sector.

A lack of understanding of the sector

The Groupement des Entreprises de Sécurité (GES) is expressing its dissatisfaction with this reform, which it deems to be at odds with the efforts made by the sector to guarantee security at the 2024 Olympic Games. Despite their success in securing major events, the government seems to be overlooking the importance of these companies by considering measures that could weaken them.

Call to action

GES calls on the government to reconsider this reform and assess its impact on private security, which is essential to public safety. Without this awareness, the entire sector could be at risk, with serious consequences for national security. GES insists on the need for dialogue to avoid a major crisis, stressing that private security must not be sacrificed without repercussions for the safety of all.

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New authorizations for training managers

The CNAPS (Conseil National des Activités Privées de Sécurité) has announced the introduction of new authorizations for training organization managers and trainers, in accordance with order no. 2023-374 of May 16, 2023.

Details of new authorizations :

1. Approval for training company managers Necessary for directors or managers of training organizations.
2. Professional training card Obligatory for all trainers working in the field of private security.

Effective date :

These new authorizations will be compulsory from March 1, 2025.

Procedure:

The CNAPS is now in a position to issue these titles to eligible candidates. Applications can be made using the forms available on the CNAPS website.

For further information on this reform and the specific requirements, visit the page dedicated to the reform of the private security training activity.

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2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

For the first time, the organizers of these Games will apply a social charter. It aims to leave a lasting social, environmental and economic legacy. The charter, signed in 2018, includes 16 binding commitments, and the ILO has praised its approach to social dialogue and cooperation.

Source: GES legal newsletter from June 17 to August 9, 2024

Salary increases

In France, salary increases for 2025 are forecast at 3.6 %. This is similar to 2024, but lower than the 4.3 % granted in 2023. However, these increases are higher than inflation and comparable to those observed internationally, even if they are lower than those observed in Germany, Spain or the UK.

Source: GES legal newsletter from June 17 to August 9, 2024

Agreement for the security branch

The prevention and security branch has signed a three-year agreement providing for a +3.2 % increase in the minimum wage scale on January 1, 2025.

Source: GES legal newsletter from June 17 to August 9, 2024

Certification of volunteers' skills

The organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will issue an «open badge» certification to 45,000 volunteers to recognize 15 of the 30 identified cross-disciplinary skills. In addition, these skills will be integrated into the skills passport of the Mon Compte Formation platform.

Source: GES legal newsletter from June 17 to August 9, 2024

Paralympics 2024

The French Minister of the Interior has presented the security measures for the Paralympic Torch Relay. The relay will take place across France from August 25 to 28. The relay, comprising 12 routes to Paris, will pass through most of France's départements. Also those not visited by the Olympic flame, such as Haute-Vienne. The event will also be accompanied by local festivities and ceremonies.

To guarantee security, the authorities will be mobilizing over 10,000 agents. The Conseil National des Activités Privées de Sécurité (CNAPS) and the Service National des Enquêtes Administratives de Sécurité (SNEAS) will ensure coordination. In addition, prefects will supervise the security of the zones crossed by organizing searches and investigations of people accessing festive zones. They will also put in place event bans to avoid disruption, while providing dedicated spaces to allow demonstrations without disrupting the event. Finally, the Minister expressed his gratitude to the security forces for their commitment, and assured them of rigorous protection for the Paralympic flame.

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ANSSI recommendations on the Cloud

Cloud computing has become essential for both the private and public sectors due to its benefits for digital transformation. However, it poses security challenges for sensitive data and information systems. Attackers target cloud infrastructures because of the concentration of data and extraterritorial laws, which mandate the transmission of client data to authorities.

To help entities choose suitable cloud solutions, the ANSSI has developed recommendations based on the type of information system. It also considers the sensitivity of the data and the threat level. These recommendations serve as a decision-making tool for sensitive and vital information systems. They do not apply to classified systems. They are part of the State's «cloud at the center» doctrine.

ANSSI emphasizes the importance of an impact study and risk analysis before migrating to the cloud, taking into account the maximum threat, specific risks, and legal implications. Selecting security mechanisms is important, as is training technical teams to ensure mastery of migration projects.

ANSSI's recommendations are based on three key elements: cloud offering typologies, the threat landscape, and the nature of information systems. Typologies include commercial and non-commercial offerings. The threat typologies distinguish between strategic, systemic, and hacktivist threats. The SecNumCloud framework proposes security rules, as well as best practices, to ensure a high level of security for qualified cloud offerings.

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Paris Olympics under surveillance

The Prefect of Police of Paris, Laurent Nuñez, announced that all private security agents required for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been recruited. This key step signifies the authorities' confidence in the event's security. Despite initial concerns about a shortage of agents, the joint efforts of the authorities and the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (Cojo) have been successful.

Nuñez confirmed that contracts with security companies have been signed and that the goal of 20,000 agents per day, set by Emmanuel Macron, has been met thanks to the appeal to students, retirees, and civil servants. For the opening ceremony on the Seine, internal security forces will supplement private security missions. Nuñez expressed great confidence regarding the security forces' state of readiness for the Games.

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The ICSP is 115.1

What is ICSP?

The Private Security Cost Index (ICSP) is a tool that measures the evolution of labor costs in the private security sector. It serves as a benchmark for adjusting contracts between security companies and their clients based on inflation and wage increases.

What is it for?

• Transparency: The ICSP brings greater transparency to contractual relationships by offering an objective indicator of cost evolution.
• Contract adaptations: It allows for the adjustment of security contract prices based on changes in labor costs, thus ensuring fair compensation for service providers and visibility for clients.
• Negotiation: The ICSP serves as a basis for negotiations between security companies and their clients, offering an objective starting point for discussing price adjustments.

How is it calculated?

The Private Security Company Index (ICSP) is calculated from salary data provided by a panel of private security companies. This panel is representative of the sector in terms of company size, activities, and geographical distribution.

The ICSP is an essential tool for private security professionals. It allows for tracking the evolution of salary costs and adjusting contracts accordingly, thus ensuring a fair and transparent business relationship between service providers and their clients.

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GHG and’ANEPFOPS

The Groupe des Entreprises de Sécurité (GES) and the Association Nationale des Etablissements Publics Formateurs dans les domaines de la Prévention et de la Sécurité (ANEPFOPS) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening links between the private security sector and public education.

This initiative will facilitate the exchange of information and promote internships and work-study programs for students in the CAP, BAC Pro «Security Professions» and BTS Operational Security Management courses. It will also strengthen the presence of private security professionals in ANEPFOPS establishments, thereby contributing to the recognition and development of private security professions within education.

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Olympic Games 2024: The French government takes over certain tasks

The article in Le Monde thus announces that the French state will be taking over certain security missions. These missions were in fact, initially devolved to private companies during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Paris Police Prefect Laurent Nuñez has therefore confirmed that internal security forces (police, gendarmerie) will take on these missions to alleviate the difficulties encountered by private companies in recruiting enough agents. Despite continuing challenges, including the need for 1,000 additional agents, the authorities are confident that the security requirements for the event will be met.

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The Private Security Cost Index

One year after its launch by the Groupement des Entreprises de Sécurité (GES), the Indice des Coûts de Revient de la Sécurité Privée (ICSP) is showing steady progress. Indeed, LICSP has risen from 100 in January 2022 to 114.4 in April 2024. This index has become an essential tool in contract negotiations. It enables private security companies to control their costs, and clients to evaluate offers objectively. GES is actively working to obtain institutional recognition for the CPSI, underlining its crucial role in the sector.

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Private security cost index

The Private Security Cost Index (PSCI) is a wage cost indicator that tracks changes in the labor costs of private security guards. Once known, this index can be used as an objective tool in contracts between service providers and customers.

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Olympic Games 2024: Regulatory obligations

In view of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the authorities are therefore issuing a reminder of the essential obligations for private security companies, given the sensitive security context. This practical information sheet highlights the main regulatory obligations concerning :

• verification of professional cards and authorizations ;
• subcontracting ;
• illegal employment ;
• multiple activities ;
• private security guard uniforms.

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SEENET Sécurité partner of GES

We are delighted to announce that SEENET Sécurité is now a member of the Groupement des Entreprises de Sécurité (GES). By joining this organization, SEENET Sécurité reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards of the private security industry.

We are therefore convinced that this collaboration will strengthen our ability to offer quality services and guarantee the safety of our customers.

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Discover Momar Mbaye's interview

SENEF intends to apply the same strategies that have ensured its success in the SaaS software sector to the security and guarding market, with the ambition of becoming the sector leader in the near future. Founded in 2011 by Momar Mbaye, SENEF specializes in SaaS software for businesses.

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CNAPS 2023 report: The regularization of private security

The CNAPS 2023 report reveals a pivotal year for the regulation of private security. The year was marked by structural transformations and operational improvements. Following a major reform initiated by Order no. 2022-448 of March 30, 2022, the CNAPS has reconfigured its organization into three main pillars, aimed at improving the distribution of responsibilities and the efficiency of processes. The transition from a «college» to a «board of directors» headed by Prefect David Clavière represented a strategic turning point in the management of private security activities.

The year 2023 was characterized by a significant improvement in file processing times, underlining the greater efficiency achieved thanks to the reform. The first swearing-in of controllers also marked a key step towards more robust regulation, reinforcing the authority and efficiency of the CNAPS in the field.

By meeting the expectations of professionals through the publication of an ordinance on training for private security activities, the CNAPS has harmonized practices and standards in the sector, demonstrating its commitment to the ongoing professionalization and skills enhancement of security guards.

By stepping up its communication efforts with security professionals and its partners, the CNAPS has clarified the new regulations. But it has also strengthened the support offered to industry players through the regular dissemination of educational content. But also through institutional communication.

As the Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, the CNAPS' role as regulator has become even more crucial. Ongoing efforts to overhaul the information system and expand digital capabilities are essential steps in ensuring effective and sustainable management of the CNAPS' missions, underlining its indispensable role in national security.

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Olympic Games 2024: The government plans to expand the sector

Matignon plans to increase the surveillance capabilities of the French secret services by 20% during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in response to requests from the intelligence services mobilized for the event. However, this decision is subject to strict controls to avoid excessive surveillance. Meetings with the national coordinator for intelligence and the fight against terrorism. But also with the Chairman of the Commission nationale de contrôle des techniques de renseignement (National Commission for the Control of Intelligence Techniques), a compromise was reached in a courteous atmosphere.

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JOP 2024: what are the regulatory obligations of private security companies?

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Save the date : 5^ème national private security congress

The world of private security prepares for a major event The 5th National Private Security Congress. Scheduled for September 19 and 20 in Le Touquet., This event will bring together the major players in the security sector for two days of discussions, expertise sharing and innovation.

SENEF will be present with Seenet Sécurité.

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A major competitor for private security at the JOP 2024: The French Army!

The French Army is committed to the organization of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, offering around a hundred young French people a unique experience.

Volunteers will benefit from intensive military training, participation in the July 14th parade, and attractive remuneration and benefits. This initiative represents an opportunity for young people to discover the army and offers career potential. However, it poses a challenge for the private security sector in attracting potential candidates.

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Private security workforce by department

The figures for the private security workforce, including women, by department. But also minimum recruitment requirements, are derived from the annual sector report (based on 2022 data) and the professional cards issued by the CNAPS in 2023.

To establish this departmental breakdown, various hypotheses were formulated. This makes it possible to provide general trends rather than precise quantification at individual level.

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First of all, what is the CNAPS?

The Conseil national des activités privées de sécurité (CNAPS) is a public body under the authority of the French Ministry of the Interior. The CNAPS was created in 2011 to regulate private security activities in France.

Its missions include supervision of the various private security professions such as human surveillance, guarding, cash-in-transit, ship protection, private research (detectives) and training in this field. The CNAPS ensures the conformity and quality of private security services. This contributes to guaranteeing security on French territory.

Shortage of security guards

Bernard Thibault, a member of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizing committee, has highlighted an imminent shortage of private security guards. This highlights the problems of a sector marked by precariousness. With six months to go before the Games, he estimates that there will be a shortage of several thousand agents. There is a real risk to the security of the event.

Private security contracts are due to be signed in mid-February. As a result, there are major reservations about the availability of agents. The situation raises concerns about the preparation and management of human resources to ensure the success of the Olympic Games.

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Securing Paris 2024: Ambitious initiatives from the French Security Federation

The recruitment challenge: A priority for Games Security :

• Innovative training to secure the event FFSP has introduced a Professional Qualification Certificate specifically for major events. This provides an accelerated 106-hour training course. This initiative is designed to effectively prepare future agents for the specificities of securing large-scale events such as the Olympic Games. It also offers attractive seasonal employment prospects, particularly for students.
• Strategic proposals to strengthen the sector FSP also offers targeted incentives. For example, the granting of bonuses for national security force candidates who have taken part in securing the Olympic Games, or the encouragement of student employment as part of an exceptional summer job. In addition, the federation stresses the importance of cooperation between security agents and innovative technologies to optimize the effectiveness of security arrangements.

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New «Surveillance Grands Evènements» professional card»

The «Surveillance grands évènements» (SGE) card is specific to the needs identified in the run-up to the games. A new professional card for private security agents has been specially created for the surveillance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games organized in Paris in 2024. The card is entitled «carte surveillance grands évènements». This professional card requires 106 hours of training.

• It is necessary to apply for the above-mentioned card before September 1, 2024. The card is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Originally, its validity was due to expire on September 30, 2025. Decree no. 2023-1333 of December 29, 2023 extended its validity.
• This card authorizes its holders to work exclusively in the field of surveillance or guarding. For example, at sporting, recreational, cultural or business events attended by more than 300 people. However, it does not authorize the performance of certain specific tasks. These include managing alarms, carrying out surveillance rounds, supervising a security checkpoint or monitoring electronic security systems.

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