TS EN 15602

TS EN 15602 is a terminology standard for security service providers, setting out the common language used around this professional field. Its value lies in making terms tied to service delivery, organisation and security functions easier to understand consistently across the sector.

Why common terminology matters

Security services form a broad field that can include guarding, access control, patrol activity, alarm response, site protection and related protective functions. In such an environment, terminology standards help prevent confusion between job titles, service categories and organisational concepts. This standard supports a shared conceptual framework for security service providers.

In general technical terms, a terminology standard is not a performance specification or an operating manual. It mainly improves clarity and consistency in communication, which is especially important in legal, training, contractual and reporting contexts where precise wording matters.

What the scope means in practice

• The standard addresses terminology related to security service providers.
• It supports consistent interpretation of core concepts used in private security work.
• It helps align wording in contracts, training and organisational documentation.
• It focuses on the meaning of terms rather than detailed rules for carrying out security operations.