Why The Security Program Should Be Implemented Into An...

The definition of â€Å"Core Competencies† is the fundamental ability a protective program needs in order for it to deliver services. These needs will vary according to the type or organization, its size and geography, recent history, criticality of resources, vulnerability to losses, and other factors (McCrie, R. 2007). Reading this definition I can say that, there is a lot to be said about what can be implemented into an organizations security programs. I will start by saying, that the size of the organization is something that I believe will vary the degree to what the managers will add into their security program. A large organization will have to add several different security programs to be effective in protecting staff, protecting†¦show more content†¦All these factors are in addition to the recruitment of members. The recruitment packet should detail the qualifications, salary, benefits and minimum required experience. When the security is outsourced, what com pany will we bring in to accomplish this task? Are there any discrepancies with the outside security firm that will create resistance to the organization goals? Should the organization contract with an armed or unarmed security firm and what trainings have they been given as armed guards. The uniform should represent professionalism as well as display authority. The staff that are contracted to work in the facility should be well groomed and have the ability to appropriately interact with the staff. The contracted guards are hired by their respective company, however, who within the workplace should the guards have to answer to. There should be an, on location supervisor to address their concerns and needs. There should be a staff member available to address staffs concerns, if they have any, about any security matters. Security has always been an important issue that large and small organizations have been dealing with to protect their staff and assets. However, the security indust ry did not come into fruition until later on in the 19th century (McCrie, R. 2007). During this time the major security programs were developed, investigations, guarding, executive protection, alarm monitoring to name a few (McCrie, R. 2007). During the 1950’s the model of