The short answer
Construction security officers should wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the hazards and areas they are expected to enter. Arrow’s construction-security page states that its officers are uniformed with suitable PPE. The exact equipment should come from the site’s hazard assessment and rules rather than a generic security checklist.
What to know
Depending on the assignment, required PPE may include a properly fitting hard hat, high-visibility vest or garment, safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, or other task-specific equipment. OSHA’s construction rules require protective equipment where workplace hazards can cause injury and require employers to ensure that selected PPE safely fits affected workers. A security officer should receive site orientation covering required PPE, restricted areas, traffic routes, emergency alarms, and hazards that may change as the project progresses.
PPE does not authorize an officer to enter every area of a jobsite. Post orders should define patrol boundaries and prohibit entry into areas requiring specialized construction training or controls the officer does not possess. The contractor and security provider should also clarify who supplies, inspects, replaces, and documents required equipment. Review the PPE plan whenever site conditions or officer duties change.