6001-Security-Security Guard Services

The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is seeking a contractor to provide unarmed, uniformed security guard services on an as-needed basis. The contractor will be responsible for providing qualified guards to fill in for current City employed staff, with a response time of within two hours of notification. The contractor must ensure that all security personnel are provided with the necessary transportation to perform their duties efficiently and timely. The contract will expire on March 31, 2027. • The contractor must possess a security license issued by the State of Ohio. • The contractor must provide proof of having a high school diploma or GED. • The contractor must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in the English language. • The contractor must pass a comprehensive pre-employment background/reference check. • The contractor must ensure that all security personnel are provided with the necessary training to perform their duties efficiently and timely. • The contractor must ensure that all security personnel conduct themselves in a polite and civil manner toward other City employees and any member of the public. • The contractor must ensure that all security personnel exercise common sense and conduct themselves in an appropriate professional manner.