Contemporary Services Corporation

What Contemporary Services Corporation does

Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) is a private, employee-owned (ESOP) provider of crowd management and event security services, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Northridge, California. The company contracts directly with professional sports venues, universities, convention centers, performing arts venues, and event organizers to deliver integrated staffing for security screening, access control, ushering, ticket taking, guest services, parking, box office operations, and consulting. CSC pioneered the "peer group security technique" over five decades ago and holds the only DHS SAFETY Act Designation (2013) and Certification (2017) awarded to a crowd management firm, providing clients with Government Contractor's Defense legal immunity.

CSC operates through a national branch network of 48+ offices serving 200+ U.S. cities, with 60,000 active and trained team members deployed across 25,000+ events annually. The client base spans 110+ universities, 200+ stadiums/arenas/theaters, 50+ convention centers, and professional teams across the NFL (9), MLB (6), NBA (4), NHL (4), and MLS (5). Marquee engagements include 33 Super Bowls, 10 Olympic Games, 5 Presidential Inaugurations, and 2 FIFA World Cups; the most recent flagship was Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium (February 2026), deploying 3,100+ personnel.

The business model is B2B professional services revenue, with quote-based contract pricing determined by venue scope, headcount requirements, and event duration. Distribution is direct enterprise sales via local branch teams and a corporate infrastructure that supports training, quality supervision, and rapid event-day scaling. Differentiation rests on regulatory certification, geographic density, multi-decade client relationships, and a documented promotion-from-within talent pipeline that builds operational bench strength across branches.

Name

Contemporary Services Corporation

Legal name

Contemporary Services Corporation

Website

https://csc-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Contemporary Services Corporation is an employee-owned, B2B crowd management and event security services provider founded in 1967, serving professional sports venues, universities, convention centers, and major national events through 48+ U.S. branches and 60,000 trained team members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Security & Crowd Management Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Security & Crowd Management (IMAIAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Backstage & Crowd Management Services (BPAKACAH), Sports Security, Crowd Management & Event Medical Services (MPAGAMAL), Event Security & Crowd Management (Athletics, Commencements) (EDAEACAK), VIP Event & Venue Access (Clubs, Lounges, Private Suites) (HSACAMAB)

Keywords

• Crowd management services
• Event security staffing
• Venue guest services
• Access control services
• Stadium security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices35 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Crowd Management Services: CSC provides comprehensive crowd management services for venues, stadiums, arenas, universities, and event organizers. Revenue is generated through service contracts with clients requiring staffing for events, typically billed based on personnel deployed and duration of service.
2. Event Security Services: CSC provides security personnel including guest security screening, venue roamer security, armed officers, access control, and other front-of-house and back-of-house security services for events and venues.
3. Guest Services: Additional services including ushering, ticket taking, guest services, parking, box office, and ambassador services for venues and events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Contemporary Services Corporation provides crowd management and event security services to sports venues, arenas, universities, convention centers, and major national events including Super Bowls and Olympic Games. Its 60,000-strong trained workforce delivers staffing for access control, guest services, ushering, ticket taking, parking, box office, and armed security roles. CSC pioneered the concept of peer group security techniques and operates as the only employee-owned (ESOP) company in the industry.

Product overview

Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) provides a comprehensive suite of crowd management and event security services. The core offering consists of Crowd Management Services and Event Security, supported by specialized service modules including Access Control, Guest Services, Ushering, Ticket Taking, Parking Services, Box Office, Ambassadors, Armed Officers, Bike Patrol, and Consulting. With over 60,000 trained team members, CSC delivers services for stadiums, arenas, universities, convention centers, and major sporting events including Super Bowls and Olympic Games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crowd Management Services Comprehensive core crowd management services including queue line management, crowd flow control, event egress organization, and related staffing delivered by trained team members for sports venues, arenas, universities, convention centers, and large-scale events.
• Event Security Guest security screening, venue roamer security, stage barricade, and other front-of-house and back-of-house security services delivered at events and venues; DHS SAFETY Act Designation and Certification covers these services.
• Access Control Credential verification using CSC's 'Grasp and Confirm' technique at checkpoints to ensure only authorized personnel access restricted areas.
• Guest Services Concierge and information desk services, elevator and escalator staff, club and VIP suite attendants, and other guest-facing services at venues and events.
• Ushering Staff who assist guests in locating seats and suites, handle ticket issues and resolve problems, and direct guests during evacuations.
• Ticket Taking Validation of guest tickets for events and reconciliation of counts at the end of each shift.
• Parking Services Inbound and outbound traffic control, flaggers and parkers, parking cashiers, and other parking-related event services.
• Box Office Event ticket sales, distribution of pre-sold tickets in will-call format, and assistance at automated ticketing stations.
• Ambassadors Guest services and security provided to university and business campuses by trained CSC personnel.
• Armed Officers Professional off-duty peace or police officers and inactive military personnel delivering industry best-practice security programs.
• Bike Patrol Patrols of parking lots, garages, and festival grounds to deter criminal activity, provide guest information, and respond to incidents.
• Consulting Research-driven protocols and procedures to ensure safety, organization, and accountability from start to finish for any type of event.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully managed Super Bowl LX with 3,100+ team members covering 2 million+ square feet and 70,800 patrons
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and long-term.

• NFL / San Francisco 49ersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2026CSC successfully delivered comprehensive security and crowd management operations for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The partnership included coordination with the NFL, San Francisco 49ers, and public safety partners, deploying over 3,100 team members with 24-hour operational coverage.
• Lucas Oil StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2024CSC celebrated a successful collaboration with Lucas Oil Stadium for the 2024 Olympic Swim Trials.
• Kia ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2023The longstanding business partnership between The Kia Forum in Inglewood and CSC continues to provide top-tier security and crowd management services to guests at the iconic venue.
• CITYPARK (St. Louis MLS Stadium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2022CSC announced its newly acquired contract for CITYPARK, Missouri's newest Major League Soccer stadium located in downtown St. Louis.
• University of UtahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2022CSC announced a new 3-year partnership with The University of Utah in Salt Lake City. CSC Salt Lake City provides guest services for Rice Eccles Stadium and Jon M. Huntsman Center.
• Dollar Loan CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2022CSC announced a new partnership with The Dollar Loan Center located in Henderson, Nevada for staffing services.
• Toyota ArenacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2021CSC announced a new partnership with the 11,000-seat Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, managed by ASM Global.
• SoFi StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2020CSC announced their partnership with SoFi Stadium, the new home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California, providing comprehensive security and crowd management services.
• Hollywood BowlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CSC has provided top-notch crowd management and security services to the iconic Hollywood Bowl for over five decades, ensuring safety of guests, performers, and staff.
• Marshall Universitylong-termStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014CSC has provided Event Security Services for Marshall University Athletics since 2014 under the direction of Andrew Brown, Associate Director of Athletics for Facilities & Game Operations.
• University of Louisvillelong-termStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010CSC has partnered with the University of Louisville since 2010, providing Event Security, Ushering, and Ticket Taking services for the University's Athletic Department.
• University of North Texaslong-termStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005CSC has partnered with the University of North Texas since 2005, providing crowd management and event security services.
• Washington CommandersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Over 30 years ago, CSC's relationship began with the Washington Commanders, one of CSC's most veteran and prestigious clients. This partnership began prior to the Commanders' move to FedEx Field in 1995 from RFK Stadium.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• S.A.F.E. Management: S.A.F.E. Management provides crowd management and event security services at stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues across the US. Its service model and target customer base directly overlap with CSC's professional sports and venue business.
• St. Moritz Security Services: St. Moritz Security Services provides contract security and event staffing across multiple US markets. Its uniformed security guard and event coverage offerings directly overlap with CSC's venue and event security portfolio.
• AP Security Group: AP Security Group is an event staffing and security firm that provides crowd management and guest services for concerts, festivals, sporting events, and private functions. It is a direct specialist competitor to CSC in the event and crowd management niche.
• Staff Pro Inc. Staff Pro provides event staffing, security, and crowd management services for stadiums, arenas, and large-scale public events. It is a direct specialist competitor to CSC, with overlapping customer base in professional and collegiate sports venues.

Others

• Oak View Group: Oak View Group is a venue development and management firm that develops and operates arenas, stadiums, and entertainment districts. It is adjacent to CSC in the venue services ecosystem and a potential large customer as it expands its venue portfolio.
• ASM Global: ASM Global is the world's largest venue and event management company, operating stadiums, arenas, and convention centers. It is a customer and partner of CSC (e.g., managing Toyota Arena where CSC provides staffing) and a peer in the venue services ecosystem, though its core business is venue operations rather than crowd management.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation operates concerts, festivals, and live event venues globally. While it is an event organizer rather than a security provider, it is a key customer ecosystem for CSC's services and shapes demand for crowd management at the events it produces.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Securitas is a global security services giant providing guarding, event security, and integrated security solutions across 40+ markets. It overlaps with CSC in venue and event security but operates as a broader portfolio provider rather than a crowd-management specialist.
• Allied Universal: Allied Universal is the largest security services provider in North America, offering uniformed guards, event security, and consulting across a broad portfolio. While it serves some event and venue clients, its scope extends well beyond crowd management, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct specialist competitor to CSC.
• GardaWorld: GardaWorld is a global security and cash services firm with a significant North American security guarding business. It competes with CSC in event and venue security, but its scale and breadth across multiple security verticals position it as a broad incumbent rather than a focused peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csc_crowdmgmt

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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