Why Hire Construction Site Security

Construction site security needs are often overlooked. Yet, think about it; construction sites are full of expensive tools, materials, and equipment, making them a hot target for theft. Vandalism and other crimes, like trespassing can also be problematic. Not to mention, if an unauthorized person should become injured, liability issues abound. Thus, you can't afford to leave your construction site unprotected period, but even more so during weekend or nighttime hours when no one is present.
The three most common construction site crimes are typically theft, trespassing, and/or vandalism. An empty, dark job site often proves too tempting for criminals to pass by. Whether it is high dollar equipment parked on site, materials, or unsecured tools, thieves will be attracted to your job site if left unguarded. The same goes for vandals as dark empty areas can be fun to spray paint and destroy. It is even possible that someone could accidentally trespass if the location is not secured properly, leading to the potential for injuries and a subsequent lawsuit.
In the hustle and bustle of the job, it can be difficult to know who belongs and who doesn't. Most large jobs require the assistance of a variety of subcontractors. Thus, unauthorized persons could easily slip in undetected. This is problematic because it may lead to being robbed in broad daylight. Limiting points of entry/exit to one or two areas can help ensure only those who belong are allowed inside.

Patrol the Grounds

Construction sites, especially those that are commercial tend to be extremely large areas of space. As such, it is nearly impossible to keep eyes on every square inch of the property, at all times. Even with extensive camera footage, there will always be some blind spots.

Security guards are the perfect solution as they can complete regular, yet random vehicle and foot patrols of the entire site. The randomness of the patrols prevents criminals from merely outsmarting security. Instead, regular or guaranteed patrols at random ensure that criminals are well-aware that patrols occur, without ever being able to catch onto a schedule. This helps further deter criminal activity as the chances of being caught increase exponentially.

Prevent Issues of Liability

Time Is Money

Once again, security guards can help you complete your job on time and meet every deadline. Not only are guards able to prevent security incidents before they occur, but they also take the stress away from you. You can have the peace of mind to focus on the job at hand instead of dealing with pesky security issues, expensive repairs due to vandalism, and delays caused by missing tools and/or materials. In the end, the investment in trained security guards is well-worth the return of reduced stress, and lessened labor/repair costs that would otherwise be accrued due to criminal activity.

No matter how large or how small, every construction site can benefit from a security presence. Give your employees a sense of safety so they can focus on completing the job correctly and efficiently instead of sweating the small stuff. Save money and reduce frustration with an investment in construction site security guards. With so many great benefits, what do you have to lose?