Federal Supply Schedule 084 – Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency / Disaster Response – Marine Craft and Equipment.
Special Item Number (SIN) 246-54 – Guard Services
Contract Number – GS-07F-0305M
Contractor – General Security Services Corporation,
9110 Meadowview Road, Minneapolis, MN 55425
Maximum Order – $200,000
Minimum Order – $100
Geographic Coverage – 50 United States and Washington DC, Puerto Rico. Additional Wage Determinations will be added as needed.
Basic Discount – All pricing will be determined by Wage Determinations for that area.
Prompt Payment Terms – None, Net 30
Payment Address – General Security Services Corporation, 9110 Meadowview Road, Minneapolis, MN 55425
Government Purchase Cards – N/A
Labor Category Descriptions
Guard 1 (Unarmed)
This guard is responsible for maintaining a secure environment, protecting and securing the employees, guests, visitors and property of that of the client. He or she must be dependable, reliable and possess sound judgment and have good interpersonal skills and appearance. The guard must complete a background investigation to include both local and national criminal history check, credit review, reference checks and drug screening. Duties include: communicating with and providing assistance to both the public and employees, patrolling and monitoring the client’s facilities. The guard writes reports and maintains duty logs while maintaining security at the client’s facility by conducting roving patrols, reporting security incidents, screening employees and visitors into the client’s facilities. Other duties include monitoring security alarms and or fire alarms, issuing and controlling visitor’s passes and maintaining visitor sign in and exit logs.
Guard 2 (Armed)
This guard is responsible for maintaining a secure environment, protecting and securing the employees, guests, visitors and property of that of the client. He or she must be dependable, reliable and possess sound judgment and have good interpersonal skills and appearance. The guard must complete a background investigation to include both local and national criminal history check, credit review, reference checks and drug screening. Duties include: communicating with and providing assistance to both the public and employees, patrolling and monitoring the client’s facilities. The guard writes reports and maintains duty logs while maintaining security at the client’s facility by conducting roving patrols, reporting security incidents, screening employees and visitors into the client’s facilities. Other duties include monitoring security alarms and or fire alarms, issuing and controlling visitor’s passes and maintaining visitor sign in and exit logs. This guard must pass the standard 40 hours Firearms Course and qualify on the firing range twice a year while working in this position.
Guards will possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Possess American Citizenship, or properly issued INS work permits
- At least 21 years of age and must be able to withstand the physical demands of the job.
- High School Graduate (or GED equivalency)
- Ability to speak, write and read and comprehend fluent English All employees must have a good command of the English language.
- Secondary language ability may be necessary in some areas, will be considered an asset
- Have a safe driving record for the last 3 years (if required to drive on the contract)
- Have 2 years of verifiable work experience as: Police Officer, Military Police, Corrections Officer, Court Security Officer, Detention Officer or Security Guard. A total of three years of verifiable active or inactive U.S. Military, U.S. National Guard or U.S. Reserve military experience with a honorable discharge (if already discharged): or Successful and verifiable completion of Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) course.
- No conviction history of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence in accordance with Title 18, Section 922(g)(9) of the United States Code
- Meet all other qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Client
Security Clerk I (based on General Clerk I)
Follows a few clearly detailed procedures in performing simple repetitive tasks in the same sequence, such as filing precoded documents in a chronological file or operating office equipment, e.g., mimeograph, photocopy, addressograph or mailing machine.
Security Clerk II (based on General Clerk II)
Follows a number of specific procedures in completing several repetitive clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file, simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, running mail through metering machines, and calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts. Little or no subject-matter knowledge is required, but the clerk needs to choose the proper procedure for each task.
Security Clerk III (based on General Clerk III)
Work requires a familiarity with the terminology of the office unit. Selects appropriate methods from a wide variety of procedures or makes simple adaptations and interpretations of a limited number of substantive guides and manuals. The clerical steps often vary in type or sequence, depending on the task. Recognized problems are referred to others.
Security Clerk IV (based on General Clerk IV)
Uses some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps that vary in nature and sequence. Selects from alternative methods and refers problems not solvable by adapting or interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures. Typical duties include: assisting in a variety of administrative matters; maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records; verifying statistical reports for accuracy and completeness; and handling and adjusting complaints. May also direct lower level clerks. Positions above level IV are excluded. Such positions (which may include supervisory responsibility over lower level clerks) require workers to use a thorough knowledge of an office’s work and routine to: 1) choose among widely varying methods and procedures to process complex transactions; and 2) select or devise steps necessary to complete assignments. Typical jobs covered by this exclusion include administrative assistants, clerical supervisors, and office managers.
Court Security Officer (CSO)
Patrols courthouse to provide security. Escorts defendants to and from courtroom, and stands guard during court proceedings. Checks courtroom for security. Assignments include not only the monitoring of entrances to the court but also attention to the special needs of the court system, particularly in the area of personal protection for the judges, jurors, witnesses, attorneys and other persons involved with the court, including the general public. Duties require specialized training in methods and techniques of protecting security areas. Is required to demonstrate continuing physical fitness and proficiency with firearms or other special weapons.
Building Security Officer (BSO)
BSOs must meet or exceed all qualifications that are required of current armed contract officers along with (at minimum) 5 years of military law enforcement experience or 2.5 years of non military law enforcement experience. BSOs will not only provide the duties of an armed officer, but some will also be patrolling both the interior and exterior of the buildings (in areas considered to be vital for the defense of the facility). They will be called to work outside or in a ramp guard location. Post assignments may include but are not limited to the following duties and responsibilities: personnel security screening at entrance/exit control posts; prepare reports and maintain/file records; monitor and/or operate security and fire systems; maintain physical security, law and order; prevent and/or detect unauthorized access; report hazardous conditions; react to emergencies; provide testimony in official legal proceedings and assist in responding to/controlling civil disturbances.
Alarm Monitor
Operates communication equipment to receive incoming calls for assistance and dispatches personnel and equipment to scene of emergency. Operates telephone console to receive incoming calls for assistance. Questions caller to determine nature of problem and type and number of personnel and equipment needed, following established guidelines. Scans status charts and computer screen to determine units available. Monitors alarm system signals that indicate location of fire or other emergency. Operates two-way radio to dispatch police, fire, medical, and other personnel and equipment and to relay instructions or information to remove units. Types commands on computer keyboard to update files and maintain logs. Tests communications and alarm equipment and backup systems to ensure serviceability. May provide pre-arrival instructions to caller, utilizing knowledge of emergency medical techniques. May activate alarm system to notify fire stations.
Satellite Control Centers
This service provides the communications link to the Federal Protective Service (and subsequently the U.S. Marshals Service) in the course of their official duties. We place experienced operator personnel at each site. They work with highly technical equipment to support all emergency communication facets of this agency.
Pricing
Pricing for all locations will be based on wage determinations for that area and the contract’s specific requirements.
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