Substations are audited on paper. They're only protected in person.
GridGuard places sworn Georgia peace officers at substations and transmission yards — officers with legal authority to enforce access control, detain trespassers, and produce the shift documentation your NERC CIP-014 physical security plan is built around.
Perimeter patrol at an active substation deployment
"Substations aren't overlooked anymore — they're targeted. The 2013 Metcalf sniper attack and the 2022 North Carolina substation shootings weren't isolated incidents. They're the reason NERC CIP-014 exists, and they're the reason a fixed camera without a legal authority behind it isn't a security plan."
Why utility owners are moving from unarmed guard contracts to sworn officer coverage
Why substations require sworn officers, not private guards
The threat environment for U.S. electrical infrastructure has materially escalated. Substations are actively targeted for sabotage, copper theft, and reconnaissance — and passive surveillance alone isn't a sufficient response.
Physical Attack & Sabotage
The 2013 Metcalf attack and 2022 North Carolina incidents proved substations are targeted infrastructure. A sworn officer on-site is a visible, credible deterrent — and an armed response capability if one is needed.
Copper & Equipment Theft
Transformer copper, grounding wire, and control cable are high-value targets for organized theft. Officers have the legal authority to detain suspects on-site and facilitate immediate arrest — not just call it in.
Unauthorized Access
NERC CIP-014 mandates strict physical access control for identified critical substations. Our officers enforce access logs and control points with the legal authority to remove unauthorized personnel from the property.
Perimeter Breach & Surveillance
Substations are frequently surveilled before an attack or theft event. An officer's patrol pattern disrupts reconnaissance and produces a documented record of anomalous activity along the fence line.
Built around NERC CIP-014 physical security
NERC CIP-014 requires transmission owners and operators to identify, assess, and protect high-voltage substations against physical attacks. GridGuard officers are briefed on CIP-014 requirements and operate inside your site-specific physical security plan — not around it. Every officer on assignment is certified through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council — the same body that certifies municipal and county police officers statewide.
Our shift documentation — access logs, daily activity reports, and incident reports — is formatted to meet the evidentiary standards required for NERC audits, utility owner reviews, and insurance claims. We coordinate with your operations center before coverage begins, not after an incident.
What Every Officer Brings
- NERC CIP-014 physical security awareness across all assignments
- Briefed on your site-specific security plan before day one
- Legal authority to enforce access control, not just observe it
What Every Shift Produces
- Access log documentation meeting utility owner and auditor standards
- Incident reports formatted for regulatory review and insurance claims
- Escalation protocols aligned with your operations center procedures
Paper trail your compliance team can actually use.
Every shift produces a written record — not a vague activity summary. Access logs, patrol notes, and incident reports are documented in the field and delivered in a format built for audit review, not just internal recordkeeping.
- Access logs timestamped and tied to specific personnel and vehicles
- Incident reports formatted for NERC audits and insurance claims
- Escalation protocols agreed with your operations center in advance
Built for the sites regulators and insurers scrutinize most
Identified Critical Substations
Sites subject to NERC CIP-014 physical security plans, where documented access control and officer authority aren't optional.
Transmission Yards & Switching Stations
Large open footprints with multiple access points, where fence-line patrol and access enforcement matter more than camera count.
Substation Construction & Energization
Equipment and copper theft risk peaks during construction, before permanent fencing and utility-owned security systems are in place.
Transmission Lines & Right-of-Way
Linear corridors where a mobile, roving officer presence covers ground a fixed guard post physically cannot.
Municipal & Public Power Facilities
Publicly owned infrastructure where documented, auditable coverage matters as much to public accountability as to physical security.
Pipeline & Energy Corridor Infrastructure
Compressor stations, metering facilities, and energy corridor sites with similar access-control and documentation requirements.
What a procurement review actually needs to see
We built this section for the person who has to sign off on a new vendor — not just the person who found us on Google.
Sworn Authority, Not Just Presence
100% active or retired Georgia law enforcement officers. They carry legal authority to detain, arrest, and remove unauthorized personnel — no waiting on a 911 response to a fenced, remote site.
Licensed & Insured
General liability and workers' compensation coverage in place. Certificate of insurance issued within one business day of request — ready for your vendor file.
Compliance-Aware Documentation
Access logs and incident reports are built to support NERC CIP-014 audits, utility owner reviews, and insurance claims — formatted for your compliance team, not just internal filing.
Guaranteed Coverage
24/7 availability including holidays and severe weather. If a scheduled officer can't report, GridGuard arranges qualified replacement coverage — your site is never left unstaffed on our end.
"Before GridGuard, our overnight coverage was a guard company that could call police but couldn't act. Having an officer who can actually enforce access control and put it in writing changed how our compliance team talks about this site during audits."
Operations Manager — Georgia electric utility, substation coverage client
Client name withheld at their request. Full case detail and a reference call available on request during vendor review.
Built for the questions your audit will actually ask
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Questions compliance and procurement teams ask us
Request substation coverage
Tell us about the site and your compliance requirements, and we'll recommend officer hours, coverage structure, and documentation format — then follow up with a written quote within one business day.
- No obligation, no pressure — just a written recommendation
- Response within 1 business day, urgent requests accommodated
- Licensed & insured — COI available for your procurement file
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