Specifications include, but are not limited to: Deter criminal activity at Harbor Towers and the Buss Street Development by providing a visible security presence at unpredictable times, conveying to would-be violators an impression of security omnipresence throughout each development. Actively patrol the post and maintain control of activity within his/her span of control. Enforce the Material Dwelling Lease of the Housing Commission Term of Contract: From the date of award through two (2) years following date of award (renewable for two additional one-year periods). The Objectives of the service will be to: Reduce or eliminate conditions which may support criminal activity Respond to all requests for security service Conduct preliminary investigations as needed/required Enforce the rules/lease and regulations of the BHHC Material Dwelling Lease, including the ejecting, contact of local police department for citing or arresting of violators Provide assistance and a sense of security to residents Actively enforce all laws and preserve the peace Maintain zero-tolerance policies for graffiti, vandalism, disorderly behavior, and other quality-of-life issues Provide a daily/weekly written report of any and all activity including criminal activity to the Interim Executive Director and the Property Housing Manager Periodically review security cameras at the Towers for violations. The Benton Harbor The Housing Commission would like to contract with an agency that can offer security personnel to work seven days per week, to patrol Harbor Towers and the Buss Development. Assignment of particular officers shall be at the discretion of the agency providing the service. It shall be understood and agreed that the officer/security guard shall remain at all times and for all purposes the employee of the agency providing the service, not the Benton Harbor Housing Commission. The Benton Harbor Housing Commission shall pay the officers' employer an agreed upon salary which will be determined prior to signing the contract. The Benton Harbor Housing Commission shall not be responsible for any benefits for the officer/security guard, including but not limited to medical or other insurance, overtime, holiday pay, unemployment compensation, or workers compensation.
