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11 Considerations for Transitioning to a New Security Contracting Agency

As you consider the need for security staffing, a request for a proposal is highly recommended.  The request for proposal should outline and detail the services desired, insurance requirements, terms/conditions, and applicable contractual obligations (what will be provided, if anything). You should identify tiers of officers and outline all duties with expanded responsibilities and traits.    

Once you have identified a need for a new security contractor, planning is key. Consider outlining the overall process and establishing key milestone dates — agreed upon by all parties involved — in a clearly written document. The contractor should:  

Sean A. Ahrens (sahrens@aeieng.com), CPP, FSyl, CSC, is a premises liability expert and a board of directors' member with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC). Ahrens provides security consulting, assessment, and security design solutions that reduce security exposures for domestic and international clientele as a market group leader forAffiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI).   

Steve Siegel (steveadvil@hotmail.com), is a member of and has served on the boards of many security industry associations, including ASIS, IAHSS, ADSAI, CAI, BOMA, IREM, ISPA, MSC and more. He is also a sought-after security industry subject matter expert.)