Specifications include, but are not limited to: • The guards are required to staff and operate an entry control point(s) on the premises of the State facilities, campuses, or individual properties. Control vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit. Ensure only authorized personnel are permitted entry. Security guard(s) at the Entry Control Point will check all incoming vehicles. Visitors and delivery trucks will be processed in, possibly be given temporary vehicle passes, and directed to their destination. If policy is adopted by the user agency, the policy and procedures requiring identification checks in accordance with the increased threat levels and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), will need to be adhered to. • Secure the premises and personnel by patrolling property randomly or regularly; security guards shall patrol the entire facility, including all parking lots on foot or by motor vehicle, as required; provide surveillance of the facilities monitoring surveillance equipment; alarm systems; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. A detailed checklist(s) may be provided by user agency staff; however, in general security guards will be expected to confirm through on-site checks of critical areas that may include pharmacies, medicine rooms, banks, entry points, machinery rooms, and other restricted areas remain secure from unauthorized entry. • Investigate disturbances and obtain help by sounding alarms or by notifying tenant agency staff and/or calling police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or the presence of unauthorized persons. Respond to critical incidents such as those requiring deescalation and/or physical intervention. • Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; identifying trespassers and notify state or local police authorities. • Act lawfully in direct defense of life or property. • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises, as required by supported tenant agency.
