As used in this chapter:

“Employee” does not include an independent contractor.

“Person” means any individual, association, firm, business or corporation.

“Security patrol service” means the furnishing of any service designed to protect the person or property of another from loss due to unlawful acts, fire or other calamity performed by a person for compensation; except that a watchman or guard hired by, and an employe of, the possessor of any real property, to protect the possessor’s real property and the personal property or persons of individuals thereon, shall not be deemed to be engaging in a security patrol service. (Prior code § 8.300)