Contract Security Providers and the Australian Standard

In a commercial environment it is not uncommon for organisations to engage the services of a contract security provider. The contract provider effectively operationalises the system of security developed and authorised by an organisation.

Security leaders must ensure any contract provider aligns with recommendations contained within Australian Standard AS/NZS 4421:2011 Guard and patrol security services.

Amongst other things, AS/NZS 4421:2011 recommends the security provider conducts a security risk assessment relative to the scope of their services.  This includes ensuring there are operating procedures that address each of the roles and responsibilities associated with the provision of contracted security services.

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