Construction site security protects active and idle construction sites across Los Angeles from theft of copper, tools, equipment, and materials, plus vandalism, arson, trespass, and unauthorized after-hours access. 247 Private Security deploys BSIS-certified officers (armed or unarmed depending on threat profile) with site-specific deployment plans, written daily logs, and 24/7 dispatch supervision. Coverage is custom-scoped to your build phase, site layout, and the project superintendent’s risk priorities.
Why construction sites need dedicated security
The LAPD’s commercial-burglary database shows construction sites are among the most consistently targeted commercial properties in Southern California. Common loss vectors:
- Copper theft — wiring, plumbing, HVAC components stripped for scrap value (currently roughly $4/lb)
- Tool theft — power tools, generators, compressors taken from gang boxes and trailers
- Equipment theft — skid steers, mini-excavators, scissor lifts, trailers — often with prior reconnaissance
- Material theft — appliances, fixtures, lumber, cabinetry, especially in residential subdivision builds
- Vandalism — graffiti, broken windows in finished units, damage to formwork or framing
- Arson — particularly during framing phase when timber is exposed
- Trespass — homeless encampments, unauthorized photography, after-hours partying on the site
What 247 Private Security construction coverage includes
- Site-specific deployment plan — written protocol covering access points, patrol cadence, lockup procedures, equipment-staging zones
- BSIS-certified officer — armed or unarmed per your risk profile; armed officers carry exposed-carry firearms with current BSIS firearm permits
- Standing post + mobile patrol options — staffed gate during active phases, mobile rover for idle / overnight coverage
- Written incident log — daily activity report with timestamps, anomalies, after-hours access attempts, incidents
- Direct line to project superintendent — single point of contact for site staff, with 24/7 dispatch backup
- Lockup / unlock service — officer secures the site at end of business day, opens for crews at start of day
- Coordinated with LAPD and CHP — officer is the first responder, dispatching local LE only when escalation is required
Common deployment patterns
- Active construction site — uniformed unarmed officer at the gate during business hours (6am–6pm); mobile patrol overnight (6pm–6am)
- Idle / shutdown site — armed mobile patrol with 2–3 random passes per night, gate-lock verification, exterior perimeter check
- Subdivision build — uniformed officer per phase with shared mobile rover patrolling completed model homes
- Tenant-improvement projects — concierge-style officer at building access during after-hours work; coordinates with building security and crews
- Post-incident response — same-day deployment after a theft, breach, or arson attempt; 24/7 armed coverage until permanent plan is in place
Pricing
Construction site rates depend on whether officers are armed or unarmed, standing or mobile, and total coverage hours per week:
- Unarmed standing officer, single 12-hour weekday shift: $28–34/hour
- Armed standing officer, single shift: $34–42/hour
- Mobile patrol, multi-pass nightly: $185–250 per night for 2–3 passes
- 24/7 standing coverage (3 shifts daily, 7 days/week): roughly $23,000–$28,000 per month
- Emergency same-day deployment: standard rate with no setup premium for established clients; new clients incur a one-time 4-hour minimum charge
Get construction site security 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: armed standing officers, foot patrol, gatehouse access control. To request a quote, submit your site details or call 818-805-4342 — dispatch can have an officer on site within 90 minutes.