24/7 security coverage means an officer is on post — and a supervisor is on dispatch — every minute of every day, with no gaps for shift changes, breaks, or holidays. 247 Private Security provides round-the-clock armed and unarmed coverage for Los Angeles estates, commercial properties, production lots, and gated communities, with documented three-shift rotation, backup officer dispatch within 60 minutes of any absence, and continuous radio supervision from our Chatsworth command.
What 24/7 coverage actually requires
True 24/7 coverage is harder than it sounds. A property is only as protected as its weakest moment — and most security failures happen during shift changes, lunch breaks, holiday weekends, or whenever a single officer is expected to cover too long a shift. Real 24/7 coverage requires:
- Three documented shifts — typically Day (6am–2pm), Swing (2pm–10pm), Graveyard (10pm–6am)
- Officer relief overlap at every shift change so the post is never momentarily unmanned
- Pre-assigned backup officers for sick calls, family emergencies, or scheduling gaps
- Continuous dispatch supervision — every officer in radio contact with a duty supervisor at all times
- Holiday + weekend coverage built into the contract, not as exceptions or premium-rate surge days
- Documented incident logs filed at end of every shift, not just end of week
What 247 Private Security 24/7 coverage includes
- Uniformed officers (armed or unarmed per post orders) on a documented three-shift rotation
- 24/7 dispatch oversight from our Chatsworth command — every officer in continuous radio contact
- Backup officer within 60 minutes for any sick call, emergency, or unexpected absence
- Holiday + weekend coverage at standard contract rates — no premium surcharges
- Daily shift reports emailed to property managers and HOA boards
- Monthly operations review with our supervisor to refine post orders + address patterns
- $2 million general liability insurance covering every officer on post
- No subcontracting — every officer is on our payroll, vetted, and trained by us
Pricing — what 24/7 actually costs
True 24/7 coverage requires roughly 168 officer-hours per week (24 × 7) — three officers averaging 56 hours each across rotating shifts. Realistic pricing:
- Unarmed 24/7 standing post: $20,000–$28,000 per month, including weekends and holidays
- Armed 24/7 standing post: $32,000–$48,000 per month
- Multi-officer details (e.g. 2 officers on post 24/7): roughly double
If the price you’re quoted elsewhere is dramatically lower than the above, the provider is likely cutting corners — single officer pulling 60+ hour weeks, no backup roster, no real supervision, or subcontracting to lower-tier agencies.
Who needs 24/7 coverage
- Residential estates with credible threats, high-value contents, or principals in residence
- Gated communities requiring round-the-clock gate control
- Commercial properties with continuous operations or overnight inventory
- Production lots and studio facilities with ongoing principal photography
- Construction sites in their active phase
- Vacant high-value properties during owner travel or estate transitions
- Cannabis dispensaries and other cash-handling operations
Get 24/7 coverage scoped for your Los Angeles property
247 Private Security is licensed under PPO #120440 through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, operating since 2009. We staff 24/7 posts across Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ventura County. To scope your post: call 818-805-4342 for an immediate supervisor scoping call, or request a written quote. For specific post types within your 24/7 schedule, see standing guard services, armed security, or foot patrol.