Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Contractor agrees to provide peace officer services as described below at the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) offices located in Region 06 Harris and The Surrounding Counties: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Ft Bend, Galveston, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Walker, Waller and Wharton. The services shall be provided as requested by an authorized Security Coordinator/HHSC Representative as deemed necessary to meet the needs of HHSC: a) In the event of illness/absence, or inability to report to work at the scheduled time, it shall be the responsibility of the officer to notify the Security Coordinator/HHSC Representative for the purpose of the Contractor to provide an authorized, qualified replacement officer so that security services will not be interrupted. b) The officer shall at no time leave the designated premises while on assigned duty. c) The Officer shall be in full peace officer uniform and neat in appearance at all times while on duty. d) The Officer shall not be paid for over-time duty not authorized by HHSC or for days that the HHSC offices are closed, e.g., official State holidays, inclement weather, power outages, etc. e) The Officer shall make rounds of the office premises every hour on the hour, and as requested by HHSC. When not conducting rounds of the premises, the Officer will remain at the designated security station located within or near the office lobby area. The Officer should notify the Local Office Coordinator/designee before leaving the post for reasons other than to conduct rounds or respond to a security emergency and/or incident. f) The Officer shall patrol the parking area and/or control parking areas of facilities as requested by the Local Office Coordinator/designee. g) The Officer shall notify the Highest-Ranking Authority/Local Office Coordinator prior to removing from the premises any person who is continuously loud and/or boisterous, causing a hostile environment or disturbance. In the event of a conflict or a disturbance, the Officer shall make his/her presence known and render assistance. h) The Officer shall not occupy a private office within an HHSC facility. The Officer shall not engage in lengthy personal conversation with HHSC employees/clients or engage in any activities other than providing continuous security services. i) The Officer shall not perform office work or any activities other than security services as set forth in this contract agreement. j) The Officer at each office is to familiarize her/himself with all emergency phone numbers provided.
