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<br />RFP 22-026 Armed & Unarmed Security Guard Services at Various City Facilities Page 25 <br /> <br />s. Enforce the rule forbidding weapons and/or contraband from being brought <br />into City buildings. Weapons and/or contraband are not allowed onsite at <br />City facilities (with the exception of weapons worn by armed security <br />guards as required under this RFP, Sheriff’s Deputies/personnel, other law <br />enforcement officers, Probation Officers, Welfare Investigators, etc.). <br />t. If contraband or weapons are discovered during a search or screening for <br />weapons, those items shall be confiscated by the Security Guard. The <br />Security Guard shall contact the Officer of the Day or the first available unit <br />supervisor. When the suspect is turned over to the peace officer, the peace <br />officer shall be notified of the discovered item. <br />3. Contractor’s armed security guards and other agents or representatives of <br />Contractor shall not: <br />a. Lock or unlock public entrances outside of duty hours unless authorized by <br />a Security Guard(s) Supervisor or a Facility Manager. <br />b. Sit on desks, cabinets, tables, or rest feet on desk tops or open desk <br />drawers, etc. <br />c. Possess or use illegal substances, alcohol, or marijuana on the job. <br />Security guards under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs <br />while on duty will be promptly dismissed and guard shall not be reassigned <br />to any other County facility. <br />d. Engage in excessive fraternizing with City staff, visitors, or clients. <br />Excessive fraternizing disrupts and distracts guards from their primary <br />duties. <br />e. Converse privately with acquaintances or personal visitors while on duty. <br />Armed security guards shall utilize their breaks and lunch periods for such <br />interactions. <br />f. Read books, magazines, or newspapers while on duty. <br />g. Accept any gifts or gratuities from County staff, clients, or visitors. <br />h. Occupy their personal vehicles while on duty. Armed security guards shall <br />be on post for the entire duration of their shift with the exception of breaks <br />and lunch. Contractor shall provide relief staff to cover the post during <br />lunch and breaks. <br />(1) Multiple complaints against a security guard with or without <br />confirmation of extenuating circumstances shall be grounds for <br />discharge. Rude or offensive behavior toward clients, visitors, or <br />County staff will not be tolerated. Willful disregard of orders from <br />the Security Guard Agency or County management personnel will <br />be cause for removal from duties.