TS EN 15602

TS EN 15602 is a terminology standard for private security services. Its focus is the shared vocabulary used by service providers and customers in the security sector, helping the parties understand key terms in the same way when discussing contracts, service arrangements, responsibilities, and organisational roles.

What a terminology standard does

Terminology standards define, name, and separate concepts within a technical or professional field. In private security, that means clarifying core terms such as service provider, customer, assignment, service scope, and organisational structure. By doing so, the standard reduces ambiguity in everyday professional communication and in formal documentation.

Private security as a service domain

Private security services are professional services intended to protect people, premises, assets, or activities in a way that complements public security. In this field, consistent terminology matters across operational communication, specifications, and contract language. TS EN 15602 is therefore best understood as a vocabulary-focused document rather than a standard about security equipment or field procedures.

• The standard centres on terminology for private security services.
• It supports a common language between providers and customers.
• Typical use cases include contracts, organisation, duties, and sector communication.
• It addresses naming and meaning rather than security hardware or operational tactics.