Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is soliciting proposals for qualified professional security orguard service companies to provide unarmed security at THA developments. The selected firmwill perform the following tasks: patrol THA developments; respond to calls from residents, sitedbased agency staff and from home owners; and; enhance the safety and security of employees,residents, and property in these communities. The selected proposer will be required to perform, but not limited to, the following scope of work outlined below:A. Security Officer Requirements: Security Officers performing services under thecontract to be executed based on this RFP must:·Be 21 years of age or older.·Have completed training and be licensed to provide security services.·Not be armed. However, Security Officers may carry pepper spray.·Be in uniform at all times while on duty. Any uniform will be approved as long as itidentifies them as Security with an identification badge and security insignia.·Comply with the requirements of the security company's Employee Handbook.·Have a recent and regularly scheduled personal background check and be free fromall felony and misdemeanor convictions deemed unacceptable under Senate Bill 60·Not be a user of illegal drugs or an abuser of alcohol.·Possess valid First Aid and CPR Certification·Ability to comprehend written, verbal and conversational communication in theEnglish Language.
