Specifications include, but are not limited to: Armed: The security guard must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age if registered armed. In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3270-3298, all bidders eligible for award must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners prior to award. Contact the board at (225) 272-2310. The agency and/or the Office of State Procurement have the right to verify with the State Board of Private Security Examiners that the contractor's guards are registered and have proper training. If the board finds the guards are not registered and trained properly, the contract may be canceled, and guard(s) must leave the State facility immediately. Guards assigned must possess a permanent registration card issued by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and this card must be in the security guard's possession at all times when on duty at the agency. Security Personnel: It is desirable that security officers have a minimum of three (3) years experience in security service; however, all officers must have a minimum of one (1) year experience. In all cases, the agency expects the contractor to assign its best qualified and performing personnel to this contract. The agency shall assume that poorly qualified and poorly performing personnel are failures of the contractor to perform adequately. Security officers shall wear appropriate uniforms that have been approved by Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and that are clean, pressed and well maintained. The contractor must assist his personnel to assure proper alterations, uniform belts, and type shoes. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a minimum of two (2) complete seasonal uniforms, which are well-maintained, and without rips and frays at no additional expense to the State. The State will not get involved in issues regarding cost/payment of uniforms, belts, etc. for guards. Security officers will not appear on position in a combination of uniform and civilian clothing, with torn or frayed uniforms, or with hems out of trousers.
