1. The Contractor shall assure that all Guards meet the following qualifications. Any Guard found not meeting the following qualification requirements shall be replaced within 24 hours upon the direction of authorized agency personnel. 2. The Guard Supervisor shall possess at least three years experience as a security guard. 3. Guard Supervisors shall have been employed by the Contractor for a minimum of six months. 4. The Guard shall possess a high school/equivalency diploma or two years of full time experience as a guard. 5. The Guard shall be at least 18 years of age. 6. The Guard must be capable of performing the following functions within the context of the English language: a. Reading and understanding all regulations, written orders, instructions, and material necessary to satisfactorily perform the required security functions, b. Effective written communication in order to compose and maintain, for example, written reports and records that will convey complete information, c. Must have Effective verbal communication to express ideas, and be understood. d. Must be United States citizens or aliens properly registered with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. e. The Guard shall not have been convicted of a felony or other criminal offense which in the Department’s sole determination would inhibit the Guard’s ability to perform his/her duties in a reliable, competent and trustworthy manner in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. f. The Guard must always keep alert, observing everything in sight or hearing. g. All guards must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. h. Must be registered with the Texas State Board of Private Investigators and Security Agency and have in their possession while on duty, an approved registration card. i. Guards must possess ability to face situations firmly, fortuitously, tactfully and with respect for the right of others. j. Be able to perform the essential functions of the job to include but not limited to walking, running, climbing, etc. k. The approximate mileage that must be patrolled by the security officer is 7-10 miles. l. Guard must know the location of fire alarm boxes, sprinkler alarms, shut-off valves if any. m. All injuries, no matter how slight, must be reported. n. Security officers will not accept gratuities from anyone, for any purpose. o. All guards assigned to this contract shall have a valid Red Cross First Aid Certifications and CPR training certificate.
