A. THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE AREA TO BE GUARDED TO INCLUDE NATURAL AND MANMADE BARRIERS AND OPENING.
These are taken into consideration to determine the general concept of security procedures to be effected. The topography of the area and the presence of natural and manmade barriers and openings could work for or against the Company Client.
B. THE PHYSICAL PLANTS, ITS BUILDING, FACILITIES
ETC.
Taking into account, these objects would determine guarding properties, power plants, water resources and warehouses, these areas would be given tight security. Only authorized personnel should gain access to them.
C. PERIMETER AND AREA PROTECTION CONTROL
An establishment surrounded by perimeter walls are more secured than a firm without any perimeter fence. Walls are in themselves barriers and certainly would restrict access from bad elements. Natural barriers such as rivers or creek are taken as an advantage for security measures.
D. PERSONNEL CONTROL
Control of all personnel is properly effected through an Identification Card Issued by the Mother Company, Visitors and Clients are likewise oblige to use Visitors ID, which should be visible and worn at all timers when they are inside the Company premises.
E. VEHICLE CONTROL
Movement of vehicles should be properly controlled to avoid losses, damages, and accidents. Traffic regulations should be imposed inside the Company premises. If possible, vehicles should not be allowed to enter the Company’s production plants to prevent any possible losses. If it is imperative, these vehicles must be inspected before checking out from the Company premises.
F. CONTROL OF COMPANY PROPERTIES AND PRODUCTS
All incoming and outgoing items should be supported with pertinent papers properly signed by an authorized personnel and properly recorded with files permanently kept for future reference. Both incoming and outgoing deliveries should tally with pertinent papers as to kind, type, serial number, and quantity. Outgoing employees or workers should be fricked as well as their bags inspected.
G. SPECIAL OPERATION PROCEDURE IN CASE OF BOMB THREAT.
Stay calm and avoid touching anything inside or outside the building. Stay away from the building in an orderly fashion. Do not allow any unauthorized personnel during operation to use any communication devices such as radios, cellular phones, and the like. Notify the authorities as soon as possible for proper actions.
H. LIGHTNING SYSTEM
Proper illumination is a deterrent to pilferage and other similar acts. Sufficient lightning will also prevent accidents and other malicious advantages against the Company interest.
I. ALARM SYSTEM
An alarm system should be properly installed and designed to give conventional information in case of emergencies and to act promptly.
J. FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM
Member of the Security Force are trained to handle and operate firefighting equipment such as fire hoses, axes, oxygen, and fire extinguishers. It is also mandatory that all guards have access to a telephone number to notify the Client in case of emergency.
K. SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT FROM THE AGENCY HEADQUARTERS
Great care must be exercised in the selection, training and supervision of Security Guards. They are the implementors of all policies, rules, regulations, and standard operation procedures of the Company. In this regard, there are Field Supervisors and Inspectors to be sent by the Agency to ensure that Guard Officers and Security Guards assigned in the field are doing their task respectively. They work on a twenty four (24) hour basis, mostly at night, to resolve the problem on the spot. Likewise, the Agency has a reserve force. At a few hours notice, the reserve force can deploy and fill-up emergency shortages of guards in the field. The Agency is also instituting a refresher course to all guards in the field, conducted by qualified and competent instructors.