Security Service Contract

Due to increasing number of criminal activities like theft, burglary, murder etc; security agencies have begun contributing towards the safety of the society by engaging security personals for their homes and offices. Currently, all apartments, malls, schools, and even independent houses engage security personals in their complexes.

When approaching a security agency, one should always make a security service agreement to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.

What Should A Security Service Agreement Include?

The agreement should mention the following:

• Background checks done on the security person.
• His/her identity.
• Residential address and  permanent address.
• Hours of duty.
• Payment, leave and salary etc.

Thus, both parties should enter into an agreement instead of writing it separately for an individual and the agency. A complete verification including police checking of the security person has to be done. All personal details of the security has to be obtained after a background check is done.

The duration of security cover that is provided, must be mentioned in the security agreement. Also, the description of the company and the agency should be given along with the details about the type of organisation and services. The details of the number of properties where security cover is needed should be detailed, preferably in a schedule.

Characteristics Of Security Service Agency

Protection Of Sensitive Information

An important criteria for any company is the protection of sensitive information that is against a person’s privacy, trade secrets, and any business. As security personals are sourced by an agency from outside, there are guidelines that govern every individual from leaking any sensitive information like ethnic details, beliefs, physical/mental health etc. to outsiders.

Training And Deployment Of Security Personnel

The agency’s responsibility for deploying and training uniformed personnel for  the protection of legitimate interests and assets at the premises of the company

Employer Details

It is the security agency who shall be responsible for necessary statutory requirements such as minimum wages, ESI, PF, insurance, among others.

Supervision

A security service agency supervises the appointed personnel’s. The company may also prefer to entrust the task to their in-house supervisors. The agency or its personnel need not follow any instructions of the company that fall outside the nature of work mentioned in the agreement. It shall not be considered a breach of contract if the personnel refuses to follow any order outside the purview of the agreement.

Adjustments

The procedure to be followed by each party for requesting reasonable adjustments to the Services is to be mentioned along with the ways to express consent by the other party. It may be by giving written notice to the other party.

Payment Of Salaries

The nature of fees to be paid to the agency must be specified along with the timely duration of releasing payments. Individual breakups should also be provided to show insurance premium, taxes, etc. as applicable. Penalty for late payment and revocation of services on non payment can be accommodated as well.

Solving Disputes

Where there is an agreement, there always exist a chance for disputes. The best way to avoid it is to make the agreement foolproof as possible and focus on areas that deserve special attention.

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