Construction Site Security in Broward County, FL
Broward County's construction boom — from Fort Lauderdale's downtown high-rises to Pompano Beach's industrial parks — creates significant security challenges. Equipment theft, material loss, unauthorized access, and fire watch requirements cost contractors millions annually. Cherubims Security Services provides licensed, experienced construction site security officers who understand job-site environments and the compliance requirements that come with them.
Broward County's Construction Security Challenge
Broward County consistently ranks among Florida's most active construction markets. Fort Lauderdale's urban core, Pompano Beach's industrial corridor, and Dania Beach's mixed-use developments all generate high-value job sites that are prime targets for equipment theft, copper wire theft, and vandalism. Florida's hot, humid climate also creates elevated fire risk during hot-work operations, making fire watch a regulatory requirement on many sites. Cherubims officers are trained for the specific demands of active construction environments — from access control at the gate to fire watch during welding and cutting operations.
Construction Security Services in Broward County
From access control to NFPA 51B fire watch — full-scope job site protection.
Access Control & Gate Security
Officers managing site entry, verifying subcontractor credentials, and maintaining visitor logs.
Armed & Unarmed Site Patrol
Foot and vehicle patrol covering the perimeter, equipment storage, and material staging areas.
Fire Watch
Dedicated fire watch officers during and after hot-work operations, as required by NFPA 51B and local fire codes.
After-Hours Overnight Security
Officers on-site from close of business through morning startup to deter theft and vandalism.
Equipment & Material Protection
Monitoring of high-value equipment, copper, and material storage areas with documented patrol logs.
Incident Response & Reporting
Immediate response to alarms, trespassers, and incidents with detailed written reports for GC and insurance.
Construction Security Compliance in Florida
Broward County's fire marshal and OSHA requirements create real compliance obligations for GCs. Cherubims officers are trained to meet those requirements — protecting your project and your license.
Request a Site AssessmentConstruction Security Pricing in Broward County
Construction site security in Broward County typically ranges from $18–$38/hr depending on site size, risk level, armed vs. unarmed requirement, and coverage hours. Fire watch officers are priced separately based on hot-work schedule. Volume discounts available for GCs managing multiple active sites.
Broward Construction Security Results
Real outcomes from Broward County job site deployments.
A Fort Lauderdale high-rise GC experienced three copper theft incidents in 60 days, totaling over $40,000 in losses and project delays.
Deployed armed overnight officers with randomized patrol schedules and secured the copper storage area with a dedicated post.
Zero theft incidents in the following six months. The GC extended the contract to cover two additional Broward projects.
A Pompano Beach warehouse project required fire watch coverage during daily welding operations but struggled to find compliant, reliable officers.
Provided dedicated fire watch officers trained per NFPA 51B, with shift coverage aligned to the welding crew's schedule.
Full fire code compliance maintained throughout the project. No fire incidents or code violations recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about construction site security in Broward County.
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