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Ranger vs In-House Security Team
Building your own team vs. contracting a specialist
In-house teams offer control but carry hidden costs: recruiting, licensing, WC insurance, training, turnover, and 24/7 supervisor coverage. For most Florida properties, contracting Ranger is 30–45% cheaper on a fully-loaded basis while raising officer quality and continuity.
| Category | Ranger | In-House Security Team |
|---|---|---|
| Fully-loaded cost | 1 predictable rate | Wages + 42% burden |
| Turnover coverage | Absorbed by Ranger | You backfill |
| Training program | Ranger Academy | Build yourself |
| Licensing & insurance | Included | You carry |
| 24/7 supervision | Included | OT for supervisors |
Where Ranger wins
- Fully-loaded rateOne number covers wages, benefits, insurance, training.
- Turnover absorbedRanger backfills — you never feel a call-out.
- Class G / D training includedNo in-house training program to run.
- Insurance stack included$5M GL + WC + auto — no additional premiums.
Where In-House Security Team is strong
- Total control of hiring
- Brand-aligned uniforms and culture
- Direct payroll relationship
Verdict: In-house makes sense for very large campuses with dedicated HR/security ops. For everyone else, Ranger delivers the same standard at 30–45% lower fully-loaded cost.
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