Watchman
Protective Services, inc.

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Working Conditions

Guards, also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Their duties vary with the size, type, and location of their employer.

 

In office buildings, banks, hospitals, and department stores, guards protect records, merchandise, money, and equipment. In department stores, guards frequently work with undercover detectives to watch for theft by customers or store employees.

Guards who work in public buildings, such as museums or art galleries, protect paintings and exhibits. They also answer routine questions from visitors and sometimes guide tours. In government buildings, data processing centers, and military bases where valuable property or information-such as information on new products, computer codes, or defense secrets-must be protected, guards check the credentials of persons and vehicles entering and leaving the premises. University, park, or recreation guards perform similar duties and also may issue parking permits and direct traffic.

Some guards work as "bouncers" and patrol places of entertainment such as nightclubs to preserve order among customers and to protect property.

Patrolling usually is done on foot, but if the property is large, guards may make their rounds by car or motor scooter. As more businesses purchase advanced electronic security systems to protect their property, more guards are being assigned to stations where they monitor perimeter security, environmental functions, communications, and other systems.

Guards usually are uniformed and may carry a nightstick and gun, although the bearing of guns is decreasing. They also may carry a flashlight, whistle, two-way radio, and a watch clock-a device that indicates the time at which they reach various checkpoints.

Standards and Conditions:
In order to protect Watchman Protective Services, Inc.,the U.S. Government, other Government agencies, and foreign or private sector customers (hereafter collectively referred to as the “client”) and each employee, the following standards for personal conduct and conditions of employment with the company have been established.

Actions which may require discipline or discharge include, but are not limited to, those listed below.

Additionally, the company must require compliance with regulations placed upon it from time to time by its client(s), and/or State and Local authorities. The company may amend these standards and conditions or establish additional standards and conditions in the future.

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The Standards and Conditions are listed as follows:

Conduct:
When dealing with the public and each other, employees shall be patient, courteous and respectful. Employees shall be tactful in the performance of their duties, shall control their tempers, and exercise patience and discretion. Employees are expected to conduct themselves professionally in the workplace. Employees shall conduct their personal and business affairs in a manner that does not discredit or otherwise bring the WPS into disrepute or compromise their ability to perform duties. Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in such a manner as to reflect most favorably upon the company.

 

Fraud, Dishonesty, or Abuse:
Misuse or abuse of company policies such as excused absence, or sick leave; falsification of time charges or company expense reports; falling to give complete or accurate information for personnel and/or security records; intentionally making false statements, either oral or written about the WPS, client(s), other employees, supervisors, or oneself; falsely claiming personal injury/illness as “work related” in order to obtain worker’s compensation or other employment benefits; misuse of company/client controlled funds.

 

Misconduct:
While on duty or on company/client premises: fighting, threatening, or inflicting bodily harm on another person; gambling; committing immoral acts or using abusive language; displaying or distributing lewd or obscene pictures or other materials, unauthorized possession or movement of company/client property.

 

Violations involving controlled Substances:
Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance (illegal drug defined as any drug-like substance whose use, possession, or sale in unlawful) and/or alcohol during hours of duty or on company/client premises including any office, facility, workplace, vehicle, or at any such time as any employee acts as representative for the company. Unauthorized possession of drug use paraphernalia contiguous with any controlled substance or residue thereof; or being under the influence of any controlled substance and/or alcohol during hours of duty, resulting in physical/mental impairment which would interfere with proper performance of the job, be an impediment to safety, or be prejudicial to the maintenance of discipline.

 

Theft or Pilfering:
Taking, possessing, or tampering with company/client property or records without proper authority.

 

Misuse of Time:
Neglect of duty, failure to perform work to an acceptable standard, interfacing with the work of other employees; sleeping or deliberate acts of inattention of duty; failure to return to duty promptly at the end of specified or established break periods; unauthorized sale of articles or services; unauthorized distribution or posting of literature, canvassing, polling, or petitioning; conducting personal business on company time, reading unauthorized materials while on post/duty (i.e. newspaper, magazines, books etc.).

 

Malicious or Negligent Destruction of Property:
Willful, malicious, or negligent destruction of, or damage to, company/client property, or destruction of, or damage to, property resulting from failure of the employee to use proper procedures and/or equipment.

 

Health/Safety Violations:
Failure to observe required health and safety practices and regulations, endangering the health and safety of others, committing unsanitary and/or unsafe acts, smoking in nonsmoking areas.

 

Security Matters:

Information is coming soon about security matters

 

Insubordination:
While on duty or on company/client premises: fighting, threatening, or inflicting bodily harm on another person; gambling; committing immoral acts or using abusive language; displaying or distributing lewd or obscene pictures or other materials, unauthorized possession or movement of company/client property.

 

Tardiness:

Information is coming soon about Tardiness

 

Leaving Assigned Work Post/Area:
Leaving the assigned work post/area (except in cases of emergency) without prior supervisory approval.

 

Policing Assigned Work Area:
It shall be the responsibility of the officer to maintain the post to which he/she is assigned in a clean ans orderly manner.

 

Illegal/Unauthorized Actions:
Violations of a public law or regulation or commission of a criminal offense; operating a company/client motor vehicle or a private vehicle on company business while not possessing a valid operator’s license; unauthorized operation of a company/client vehicle for personal reasons; unauthorized use of telephones, mail system, computer/internet, or other company/client owned equipment and/or services; unauthorized disclosure of company/client propriety or confidential information.

 

Sexual Harassment:

Information is coming soon about Sexual Harassment

 

Discrimination:

Information is coming soon about Discrimination

 

Other Just and Sufficient Cause:
Any other acts of the employee or failure to act in a responsible reasonable manner.

 

Absenteeism:
Unauthorized or excessive absence from work or failure to return to work promptly upon expiration of leave or vacation.

 

Grooming and Dress:

Information is coming soon about Grooming and Dress

 

Policy Enforcement:

WPS will take steps to prevent and discourage the use, possession, sale or distribution of stated prohibited items at any time by WPS employee(s). In accordance with this policy, periodic searches, random urinalysis, drug screening or blood or breath testing may be conducted. Such searches and testing will be performed by the WPS using qualified contracted agents or qualified named employee(s). The searches will encompass WPS property, vehicles and facilities, including work areas, desks and lockers assigned to employee(s).

 

No employee has the right to interfere with or object to such searches of WPS property based on expectations of privacy or otherwise. WPS reserves the right to search personal property belonging to its employee(s), such as but not limited to, lunch boxes, bags, purses or briefcase if such property is brought onto WPS premises or into WPS owned vehicles. If stipulated by contract, the government client reserves the same right.

 

All employee(s) are expected to cooperate with any investigation regarding this policy. Failure to cooperate, providing false information, or omitting information may subject any employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

 

Policy Implementation:

WPS will implement and administer this policy in accordance with all applicable federal and state statutes or regulations. Any employee who has questions about the policy’s implementation may contact WPS for additional information.

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WPS Inc. Applications:
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