A. Within one (1) hour of starting a shift, or as instructed by the Agency, Guards shall consult with the Agency’s representatives, if available, and/or the outgoing Guard to ascertain any specific directives for the forthcoming shift. B. Guards shall perform an initial, internal walking tour around the entrance gates to verify entrances are secured. C. Guards shall Conduct a preliminary survey of the property’s exterior, either on foot or using a vehicle or UTV, to visually inspect the grounds, roads, and parking areas. D. Guards shall look for any modifications in equipment, buildings, or the configuration of entry control points that could impact the Guard’s patrol or pose a safety risk by obstructing fire, police, or other emergency services from accessing the premises. E. Guard duties and responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Safeguarding the Agency’s location, as assigned. 2. Providing complete Guard coverage during shift changes. 3. Detaining person(s) as needed and releasing them over to local law enforcement authorities. 4. Guards shall conduct random vehicle inspections of the entire property at the direction of the Agency. F. To prevent any unauthorized individuals or objects from staying on the premises during off-duty times, Guards shall perform patrols around the agency’s site and examine the vicinity of the perimeter fence. G. Guards shall conduct weekly fence security checks with vehicles or UTV’s and shall report to the Agency as directed regarding any breaches, downed, or missing sections of perimeter fencing. H. Upon request and direction from the Agency, Guards shall perform secondary or occasional duties and responsibilities. I. The assigned Guard(s) shall remain on-site always during assigned shifts. J. Guards shall comply with regulations for control of persons entering or leaving the site. K. Guards shall provide hourly security checks through the perimeter of the building and parking lots, on foot or in a vehicle or UTV. L. When on Patrol, the Guard shall ensure signage with contact information is displayed at the security outpost that faces Reserve Street. M. Guards must perform moving patrols, on foot and in vehicles or UTV’s. N. Guards shall notify the Agency within one (1) hour of any events or details they become aware of that could endanger the safety of security of the Agency’s staff, civilian workers, contractor employees, or Agency assets. The incidents to be reported may encompass, but are not limited to: 1. Weapons discharge 2. Security breach 3. Procedural violations 4. Accidents and/or injury to persons and /or property O. Neither the Contractor nor the Guards shall discuss or disclose information concerning any incident to any private, civil, or government entities without obtaining explicit, written authorization from the Agency or its appointed representative. P. The Contractor shall implement all essential measures to avert the theft or misappropriation of materials, tools, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, and any other items from the premises and/or structure. Q. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the State's property due to the Contractor's personnel, and shall make good, at his own expense, such loss or damage R. Guards shall carry loaded firearms while on duty. S. Guards shall be certified by the Arkansas State Police per sections 2.3 and 2.4 requirements.
