Executive Summary
Goodness Falls Security Agency is a non-profit organization that specializes in providing affordable high-quality security services. The company leases residential and corporate security guards and provides security lighting to communities living in crime-prone areas. The organization shall be run and supported by former security officers who have experience serving in the police force, military or in security companies. This project was necessitated by the rise in security concerns in the country amidst a tough economy that has made it hard for low-income earners to afford quality security for their homes and businesses. The project shall be carried out in phases with training of guards and subsequent deployment coming in the last phases of the project. The erection of lampposts shall be a continuous project as may be deemed necessary by the organization’s management. The budget allocation for this project came to $171,000 with the figure expected to fund all expenses. The time allocations for the phases involved in the implementation of this project are also shown.
Statement of Need
Concerns about crime and terrorism are on the rise. Bearing in mind the current economic climate many people are finding it hard to employ the services of security guards. They are therefore left vulnerable to robberies and terror attacks. In addition, security concerns keep on changing as robbers and terrorists devise trickier ways to carry out their activities undetected. Many security companies of the yesteryears are still rooted in the old fashioned methods of ensuring security. Some have an ageing workforce of guards who are not properly adept with technology, have lost agility and therefore offer compromised security to their clients. Due to increased inefficiencies among security companies, their costs of production and operation are high and they are compelled to pass them over to their clients (Fischer, Halibozek & Walters, 2013). As such two main needs emerge; one on the need for cheaper security services and the other in the need for high-quality security services with young, agile and technologically adept guards armed with modern equipment. In addition, research has proven that areas that have ample lighting usually experience lesser cases of crime. This is the case in the community and as such there is need for our organization to provide street lighting as a measure to reduce crime. This project is necessary because it seeks to provide affordable high-quality security services by providing residential security guards and corporate security guards.
Project Description
The project will be implemented in several phases. After the registration with the relevant authorities, the management shall select appropriate premises in which to carry out administration work and another premise on which to train its guards. Once the premises have been acquired, the management of Goodness Falls shall embark on the recruitment of staff to run the office and to assist in the hiring and training of guards. The trainers shall be contracted from top security companies and the military. The second phase will be the recruitment of guards to be trained in line with modern security concerns and ways to handle them. They shall also be trained on the use of security technology, customer service among other aspects that constitute wholesome security. While the guards are being trained, the marketing department team will be contacting potential clients and making arrangements for placement of guards. The services offered by the organization include but are not limited to:-
- Guard entrances to buildings and screen employees and guests
- Monitor premises by use of video surveillance equipment
(Jaquish, 2006; Fischer, Halibozek & Walters, 2013).
Budget
The costs associated with the project are listed in the table below.
Organization of Information
The governing body of Goodness Falls Security Agency will be made of former security officers. The managers will be drawn from the police force and security forms and they will assist in offering training and technical guidance to the organization. The target clients shall be commercial buildings, residential businesses, special events and retail businesses. The target people shall be economically disadvantaged people who cannot afford the necessity to have a security guard. The project shall also entail the provision of street lighting for security purposes to areas that have high cases of insecurity.
The organizational mission of Goodness Falls Security Agency shall be to assure clients of the security of their business premises, homes, facilities and events through excellent customer service driven by a dedicated team of highly trained security personnel.
The philosophy guiding this organization shall be to listen and value the concerns of our clients. We know that listening and acting on the security concerns of our clients is the surest way to ensure that we harmoniously work towards a secure community (Heaton, 2000). Most importantly we offer to carry out all our activities with courtesy and decorum to ensure maximum cooperation with other security agencies.
In order to avoid incidences where security guards have gotten themselves involved in security breaches or aided in robberies and terror attacks our organization shall recruit only those with a high integrity, no criminal record and a dedication to duty. In case an employee of the organization is implicated in a crime they shall have their employment terminated immediately.
Conclusion
Goodness Falls Security Agency is established on the premise of providing affordable security to low-income people in their residences and businesses. The mission of the organization is to provide security that is tailored and driven by the demands of the clients. The services offered by this agency shall entail provision of security guards to fulfill security duties at their areas of deployment. The organization shall also be heavily involved in lighting projects as one way to improve security in the society.
Time Allocation
References
Fischer, R. J., Halibozek, E. P., & Walters, D. (2013). Introduction to security. Waltham, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Heaton, H. (2000). Running nonprofit organizations: Fifteen essential steps and concepts for board members and managers. Putnam Valley, N.Y: Cogent Pub.
Jaquish, M. J. (2006). The role of the security officer: A comprehensive instruction manual of safety and security for the security profession in America. Denver, Colo: Outskirts Press.
