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CONSTRUCTION & ASSET

Job-site security, copper & equipment theft deterrence, vendor check-in and overnight standing posts.

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Construction and asset protection covers the security of construction sites plus the high-value assets staged on or near those sites — equipment, materials, tools, copper, generators, vehicles, and the project itself during build phases. 247 Private Security deploys BSIS-certified armed or unarmed officers to protect active and idle construction sites across Greater Los Angeles, with site-specific deployment plans, written daily logs, and 24/7 dispatch supervision. Coverage extends beyond the site perimeter to asset-staging zones, equipment yards, and material laydown areas.

Assets we protect

  • Heavy equipment — skid steers, mini-excavators, scissor lifts, generators, compressors, telehandlers, manlifts; often staged outdoors and highly portable
  • Power tools and hand tools — typically stored in gang boxes, conex containers, or job trailers; high theft frequency due to portability and resale value
  • Copper — wiring, plumbing, HVAC components stripped for scrap value (roughly $4/lb currently); often pre-staged for installation
  • Lumber and structural materials — framing lumber, plywood, drywall; high-volume theft from residential subdivision builds
  • Appliances and fixtures — ranges, refrigerators, water heaters, faucets, sinks, lighting fixtures; common in multi-family residential and TI projects
  • Project vehicles and trailers — work trucks, dump trailers, equipment trailers parked overnight at the site
  • Site office and document storage — project documents, plans, electronics, and computers in the job trailer
  • Fuel and lubricants — diesel, gasoline, hydraulic fluid stored on-site

Coverage approach by build phase

  • Site prep and grading phase — exterior perimeter patrol focusing on equipment overnight; daytime gate access during active hours
  • Foundation and underground phase — copper rebar and underground utility material protection during staging; concrete equipment overnight
  • Framing and structural phase — high lumber-theft and copper-rough-in theft risk; armed coverage often warranted for residential framing
  • MEP rough-in phase — copper plumbing and electrical wire highest theft risk; staged copper is a primary target
  • Finishes and appliance phase — appliance and fixture installation period; theft risk shifts from materials to installed assets
  • Post-completion / pre-occupancy — vacant building with installed assets; vandalism and squatter risk

Officer coverage modes

  • Standing gate officer — fixed-position officer at the single site entrance during active business hours; access control for workers, deliveries, and visitors
  • Mobile patrol — vehicle patrol with 2–4 random-timed passes per night for idle/overnight coverage
  • Combined post + patrol — standing officer during business hours + mobile patrol overnight
  • 24/7 standing coverage — continuous on-site officer for high-value or high-risk sites (typically 3 shifts daily with rotation)
  • Multi-site route patrol — single officer covers 4–10 construction sites on a sequenced route per shift
  • Armed coverage — for sites with established theft history, high-value equipment, or threat actors known to law enforcement

What every construction asset engagement includes

  • Site-specific deployment plan — written protocol covering access points, patrol cadence, lockup procedures, asset-staging zones
  • BSIS-certified officer — armed or unarmed per risk profile
  • Daily incident log — timestamps, observations, anomalies, after-hours access attempts
  • Direct line to project superintendent — single point of contact with 24/7 dispatch backup
  • Lockup / unlock service — officer secures site at end of business day, opens for crews at start
  • Body-worn camera — every officer wears a BWC for accountability and evidence preservation
  • Coordinated with LAPD and CHP — officer is the first responder; LE dispatched only when escalation is warranted

Pricing

  • Unarmed standing officer, single 12-hour weekday shift: $28–34/hour
  • Armed standing officer, single shift: $34–42/hour
  • Mobile patrol, 2–4 passes nightly: $185–280 per night
  • 24/7 standing coverage: $23,000–$28,000 per month per site
  • Multi-site route patrol: $28–35 per site per pass
  • Emergency same-day deployment: standard rate with no setup premium for established clients

Engage construction and asset protection in Los Angeles

247 Private Security is licensed under PPO #120440 through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. Armed officers hold current firearm permits per California DOJ Bureau of Firearms standards. We cover all Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and Ventura County construction sites. Related: construction site security detail, armed officers, vehicle patrol. To engage, submit your project details or call 818-805-4342.

90 min Emergency deployment to LA sites
$4/lb Copper scrap driving site theft
Armed Armed or unarmed per phase
24/7 Continuous coverage available
PROCESS

How it works

  1. 01

    Site + Asset Walk

    Operations supervisor walks the site with the project superintendent — identifies asset-staging zones, equipment overnight positions, copper-rough-in schedules, prior incident patterns, and high-value targets. Result: a written deployment plan tailored to the current build phase.

  2. 02

    Coverage Plan + Officer Selection

    Coverage mode selected — standing officer, mobile patrol, combined, 24/7, or multi-site route. Officer assigned based on site requirements (armed vs unarmed, construction experience). Pre-deployment briefing covers your protocols, key contacts, lockup procedures.

  3. 03

    Active Coverage

    Officer reports to assigned post or begins patrol route at scheduled times. Standing officer manages gate access during business hours. Mobile patrol exits vehicle and walks perimeter on each pass. All assets in staging zones verified per shift.

  4. 04

    Incident Response

    Any unauthorized access, theft attempt, or after-hours intrusion triggers immediate response: officer engages per BSIS protocols, photographs the scene, calls 911 if criminal activity is confirmed, and notifies the project superintendent within 15 minutes.

  5. 05

    Phase-Adjusted Coverage

    As build phases change (foundation to framing to MEP to finishes), the deployment plan adjusts — copper-rough-in periods get tighter coverage, idle phases get reduced patrols. Weekly summary report flags patterns and recommends adjustments.

COVERAGE

Cities we serve

  • Beverly Hills
  • Bel Air
  • Hollywood Hills
  • Calabasas
  • Encino
  • Sherman Oaks
  • Studio City
  • West Hollywood
  • Pacific Palisades
  • Malibu
  • Brentwood
  • Santa Monica
  • Westwood
  • Pasadena
FAQ

Common questions

What assets are at highest theft risk on construction sites?

Copper is the highest single-loss category — wiring, plumbing, HVAC components stripped for scrap value. Heavy equipment (skid steers, mini-excavators, generators, compressors) is high-value and portable. Power tools from gang boxes and trailers are frequent. Appliances and fixtures during finishes phase. Lumber from residential subdivisions during framing. Coverage approach shifts as build phases change.

Can you cover both an active site and an idle / shutdown site?

Yes. Active sites get standing officer at the gate during business hours plus mobile patrol overnight. Idle or shutdown sites get mobile patrol with 2–4 random-timed passes per night plus perimeter walk and gate-lock verification per pass. Coverage mode adjusts as the site goes from active to idle and back.

Do you handle copper theft specifically?

Yes — copper theft is the most common construction-site loss we prevent. Officers know to check copper-staging zones, exterior wiring runs, HVAC pad areas, and parking decks for evidence of cutting tools, ladders left in unusual locations, and suspicious vehicles overnight. Deterrent presence and immediate response is the most effective copper-theft prevention.

Armed or unarmed for construction asset protection?

It depends on the threat profile. Active framing phase with high-value materials staged outdoors and prior theft activity typically warrants an armed officer. Idle shutdown nights with the site fully locked are often covered well by unarmed officers and mobile patrol. We scope per site — armed coverage is not always necessary or appropriate.

How much does construction asset protection cost?

Unarmed standing officer for a single 12-hour shift runs $28–34/hour. Armed officers run $34–42/hour. 24/7 continuous standing coverage runs $23,000–$28,000 per month per site. Mobile patrol with 2–4 passes per night runs $185–280 per night. Multi-site route patrol runs $28–35 per site per pass.

How fast can you deploy after a theft on our site?

Emergency post-theft deployment is our fastest — typically on site within 90 minutes of the engagement call. We deploy a standing officer immediately for visible deterrence, then transition to a longer-term coverage plan within 48–72 hours based on the site walk and threat assessment.

Page published May 2, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Licensed PPO #120440

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