Specifications include, but are not limited to: • One guard is to be on duty at the facility every work day of the year, excluding holidays, State holidays, and office closures, with routine scheduling as follows: a. Monday through Friday i. 8am to 5pm (Hour Lunch) – 8 hour shift b. Daily operational supervision of court security guard will come from the Judges appointed over the District Court location or their designated representative. c. Guard located at the District 6 Court will function as security guard for the location and have duties as the Bailiff during Court proceedings when court is in session. • All security incidents or issues will be reported immediately to the Agency contact. • Protection of personnel within the building or on the grounds from physical injury. • Protection of property within the building or on the grounds from theft, damage, or vandalism. • Guards will assist with emergency crisis management and intervene as situations dictate. Guards shall respond immediately to communication regarding emergencies of requests for assistance. Emergency situations should be documented in writing by completing incident reports to be submitted to the Agency contact. • Control escalation of disruptive or agitated visitors. • Greet visitors promptly and offer friendly and polite conversation when the visitor welcomes such. • Communicate to the Agency contact any observed signs of security risks. • Monitor daily flow of visitors, wait times, and any problems with related processes. • Observe for weapons, contraband, or illegal items brought into the facility and notify visitors to remove such items from the premises. • Encourage appropriate communication and attire in the building. • Call for assistance (911, police or fire department, etc.) when any incidents occur. • Keep Agency employees and visitors away from risky or unsafe situations. • The Contractor shall not allow any person that is not on the Contractor’s or the Agency’s payroll in the facility at any time, unless instructed to do so by the Agency. • The Contractor is to contract for services and employment in Contractor’s firm name only, and will not implicate the Agency directly or by inference in these transactions. The Contractor is to be in all respects an independent Contractor and none of its employees are to be regarded as employees of the Agency. • All security guard personnel, equipment, uniforms, and any other equipment necessary to perform duties of this contract shall be provided by the Contractor.
