Total Hours/Week
Total hours = 168 (for 24/7 service)
Total hours is the number of hours security officers work per week to cover the contract’s requirements. This includes regular shifts and any built-in overtime.
Total hours directly affect payroll costs, determine how much overtime you need to pay, and help with scheduling to ensure all shifts are covered.
The total hours depend on the number of posts, the shift schedule, and whether the contract requires 24/7 coverage.
Common Weekly Hour Estimates for Security Contracts:
- Standard Business Hours (1 officer, 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week) → 40 hours per week
- Extended Hours (1 officer, 12-hour shifts, 7 days a week) → 84 hours per week
- 24/7 Coverage (1 post, rotating officers, 3 shifts per day) → 168 hours per week
- Multiple Posts (e.g., 2 posts, 24/7 coverage) → 336 hours per week
If unsure, 168 hours per week per post is a good starting point for a full-time security presence.
Multiply this by the number of posts to get your total weekly hours.