Managing contract security

When contracting facility security, it is important to start with the basics. Some additional steps that will ensure success include having several items in writing from the contracted companies that submit bids. Issues to consider before the contract include: 1. the purpose of using contract securi...

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Published in:Occupational Health & Safety 2002-10, Vol.71 (10), p.82-84
Main Author: Johnson, Linda F
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Competitive Bidding
Contract Services - organization & administration
Contracts
Economic Competition
Emergencies
Guards
Guidelines
Humans
Occupational Health
Planning
Planning Techniques
Security management
Security Measures - organization & administration
Security personnel
Security services
United States
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Summary:When contracting facility security, it is important to start with the basics. Some additional steps that will ensure success include having several items in writing from the contracted companies that submit bids. Issues to consider before the contract include: 1. the purpose of using contract security forces in the facility, 2. cost comparison, 3. potential problems with using contract security staff, and 4. the amount of access to confidential information the guards will have. It is important to have a preliminary memorandum of understanding or wording in the contract that spells out specifically which services are and are not covered. Make sure to examine the training and selection criteria used for its officers.
ISSN:0362-4064
1938-3851