Security Services

The vendor is required to provide security attendant services to the agency museum its auxiliary facilities.
- Security services shall be provided as needed according to the work schedule issued by the contract administrator.
- Major duties and responsibilities:
• The security personnel shall be responsible for the protection of state property, the personal safety of museum visitors and staff at all times during scheduled security service hours of operation.
• Provide qualified security personnel at the museum during the hours of operation and special events.
• The security personnel shall provide the following general services:
o Perform general patrolling within the building and grounds.
o Maintain laws, rules and regulations for the protection and security of property and provide a safe environment for the museum visitors and staff
o Protect property and equipment against fire, theft, vandalism, and other irregularities.
o Maintain order within the museum, its meeting rooms, grounds, and back parking lot.
o Report to the visitor services manager or designee any problem within the museum, such as suspicious persons or unusual incidents
o Open and secure the building at closing times on Saturdays, during museum or the restaurants’ night events, during any state holidays or days in which the museum and/or restaurant are open.
• It shall be the contractor’s responsibility that all security personnel are:
o In proper uniform, if required, while on duty, shoes, and socks.
o unarmed while on duty.
o Properly trained before assignment to the museum
o Able to communicate and read simple instructions, and demonstrate good judgement, an even temperament and are tactful.
o In good health and physically able to perform the assigned duties, which include standing for prolonged periods of time.
o Aware that while on duty they shall refrain from socializing and having visitors.
o Unofficial telephone calls shall be limited to emergency purposes only.
o Attentive to surroundings and not distracted by personal audio/visual devices.
• Security personnel shall:
o Remain observant during meal breaks and be prepared to respond as needed.
o Place and secure the friends of capitol modern donation box at opening of museum and closing in the areas designated by museum staff.
o Prepare and maintain daily logs and report all discrepancies and unusual incidents. injuries, potential safety hazards, and equipment malfunctions to the visitor services manager for corrective action.
o Be fluent in emergency and evacuation procedures to assist the visitor services manager, administrative services assistant, other museum representatives, and/or rescue personnel with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• The museum shall make the decision on all questions that may arise as to the quality, manner and acceptability of the services performed.
• Provide assistance and advice to the museum in supervising and carrying out the security program.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year