CONTRACT SECURITY AGENCIES

CONSUMER TIPS

QUALIFYING AND CONTRACTING

SECTION CONTENTS

PREFACE

TYPES OF SECURITY AGENCIES

IN HOUSE V CONTRACT

QUALIFYING A CONTRACT SERVICE TO BID

Licensing

Establishing Background & Reputation

ASIS Certification (CPP)

Association Membership

Minimum Insurance Requirements

Bonding

Government Subsidies

Union Considerations

Professional Emergency Support Service

Communications

First Aid

WHAT THE CONTRACT SERVICE SHOULD PROVIDE

Minimum Wages Paid to Security Officers

Benefits Provided to Security Officers by Contractor

Minimum Security Officer Background Investigations

Minimum Training of Contract Security Officers

Post Orders and Security Forms

Contract Service Supervision and Inspections

Security Personnel Scheduling

Firearms

RATES CHARGED THE CLIENT BY THE CONTRACT SERVICE

CONTRACTS

CLIENT COMPANY SUPPORT OF CONTRACT SERVICE OFFICERS