Revised ATTACHMENT J.pdf

HSFEEM-12-R-0004

ATTACHMENT J

CONTRACT GUARD

BASIC TRAINING SUBJECTS

CONTRACT GUARD BASIC TRAINING SUBJECTS

The contractor is responsible for providing/conducting 80 hours of training in the following subjects, including 40 hours of Weapons Training/Qualification, before an employee is eligible to perform duties under this contract. Training outlines/lesson plans and training venues must be approved by the government prior to training being conducted.

1. Corporate/Contractor Overview

a. Contractor Policies and Procedures, including Drug Screen Policy

b. Contractor Human Resource Policies and Procedures

c. Job Site and Facility Orientation

2. Overview of the Federal Protective Service and Public Buildings Service

3. Five Types of Federal Facilities and Security Levels

4. The Contract Guard

a. Roles and Responsibilities

b. Typical Duties

c. Creating a Good Image

d. Basic Appearance, Weapons and Equipment Standards

e. Acceptable and Unacceptable Conduct

f. Dealing with People

g. Sexual Harassment

h. Workplace Violence

i. Flying the Flag

5. Federal Laws and Regulations, Crimes and Procedures

a. State and Federal Laws and Regulations

b. Criminal Law and Types of Crimes

c. Note Taking, Report Writing, Interviewing, Court Testimony, and Incident Reporting

d. Authority and Jurisdiction

e. Search and Seizure

f. Use of Force/Rules of Engagement

g. Crime Scene Protection and Procedures

h. Sabotage and Espionage

6. Guard Contract Administration

a. Contract Guards Jobs

b. Relationship between the Contractor and the Government

c. Control Centers

d. Duty Books/Post Instructions

e. Work Schedules

f. Weapons and Equipment

g. Building Regulations

h. General Response Procedures

i. Emergency Response Plans and Procedures

j. Prevention and Controlling Fires/Fire Alarm Systems and Response

k. Alarm Assessments, Monitoring, Responses and Notification Procedures

l. Intrusion Detection Systems, Monitoring, Response and Notification Procedures

m. Occupant Emergency Plans

n. Protection of Operations Security and Personally Identifying Information

o. Contractor/Employee Reliability Program

7. Controlling Access

a. Access, Personnel and Property Control

b. Patrols and Observations

c. Lock and Key Control

d. Lost and Found Property

e. Vehicle Control

f. Types of Physical Barriers and other Delay Systems

g. Video/CCTV Surveillance Systems

8. Combating Terrorism

a. What is Terrorism and Who are Terrorists

b. Types of Terrorist Attacks

c. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

d. Preventing Terrorist Attacks

e. Responding to a Terrorist Attack

9. Civil Disturbances

a. Types of Civil Disturbances

b. Demonstrations

c. Response Procedures

10. Improvised Explosive Device (IED)/WMD Threats and Incidents

a. Receiving IED/WMD Threats

b. Reporting IED/WMD Threats

c. Locating and Handling Suspicious Items

d. Response Procedures

11. Communications Procedures and Information Security

a. Telephone

b. Cellular Telephone

c. Radio

d. Hand and Arm Signals

12. Weapons and Self Defense

a. Service Pistol

b. Shotgun

c. Types and Uses of Less Than Lethal Weapons and Measures

d. Employ Handcuffs

13. Firearms Training

a. Service Pistol Maintenance

b. Shotgun Maintenance

c. Range and Firearms Safety

d. Proper Utilization of Firearms, Ammunition and Related Equipment

e. Tactical Firing Positions and Reloading

14. Personal Protective Equipment (COBRATF Security Officers Only)

a. Helmet and Armored Vest

b. Chemical and Biological Agent Protection

15. Night Vision Devices Training

16. First Aid Training

17. Blood Borne Pathogens Training

a. Explanation of the Blood Borne Pathogens Standard

b. How Blood Borne Diseases can be Transmitted

c. Exposure Control Plan for Incidents Regarding Blood Borne Pathogens

d. Ways to Prevent Exposure

e. Required Personal Protective Equipment

f. Hepatitis B Vaccine

g. Procedures to Follow for Emergencies

The training criteria outlined in this attachment is to be used to instruct all new employees.

Employees will be tested prior to reporting for duty under the contract; and every three years thereafter. All who have taken the training and who pass the test are excused from retraining.

Those who fail the test will be allowed two (2) additional testing opportunities after which failure will result in removal from working under the contract. The instructor and training site are to be provided by the contractor. Employees will be paid while attending training.

Emergency medical training is required every three (3) years. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training is required every three (3) years and a refresher training course will be required annually. CPR training generally takes 6 to 7 hours for the initial course and 4 hours for the refresher course. The Contractor will furnish the instructor, training site, medical kits, and other supplies as required for all CPR related training. Employees will be paid while attending training.

OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.3, Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens (OEBBP).

This is a one time training requirement for guards. If the guard has already received the training, and it can be verified, the training is not required. All new guards and supervisors must take this training. The Contractor will furnish the instructor, training site, and other supplies as required for all OEBBP related training. Employees will be paid while attending training.

Government Provided Training. The Contractor’s Training Officer will coordinate for all government provided training to facilitate incorporation of this training into course and site specific modules of training. The CO and/or COR will notify the Contractor of any additional or specialized training required deemed necessary by the government.

Government Provided Training for COBRATF Officers (Initial Requirement – 8 Hours; Annual Requirement – 2 Hours). General indoctrination on chemical and biological agents, i.e., physiological effects on the body and recognition of chemical and/or biological agent exposure.

Wear and use of toxic agent protective equipment. Self aid and first aid for agent poisoning.

Chemical and/or biological agent accident and incident procedures.

NOTE: In addition to the Government Provided Training for COBRATF Officers listed above, security officers assigned to the COBRATF will undergo three weeks of on-the-job training to become familiar with specific site operations and security procedures.

Annual Re-Certification Training. In addition to the semi-annual firearms instruction and qualification, each armed guard will undergo annual re-certification training. The re-certification date is based on the completion date of the initial or previous training. These tasks include required training for all guards and supervisors, one hour CPR refresher course and other training subjects that may be identified by the Contracting Officer (CO) and/or Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Note: In addition to specific required annual and semi-annual training, recertification and qualification, 15 hours of annual refresher training is required for all contract guard personnel.

Refresher training will focus on areas requiring performance enhancement as determined by the CO, COR, and Contractor and will be published in the Contractor’s annual training plan. Such training will be generally site specific and security related.

Course Examinations. All courses will be preceded by a summary of the material taught. A score of 70% or higher will be required in order to pass each examination. The contractor will maintain documentation and strictly control and administer examinations.

All armed security guards must meet firearms proficiency qualification as a condition of employment. Officers will fire the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) 50 round basic police handgun course outlined in Attachment M.