A LOCAL TEAM OF WORLD CLASS PROFESSIONALS.
Established in Puerto Rico, West Security Service is a private security and surveillance company based in the municipality of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico, where it was founded in 2007 by its current president, Mr. José M. Olavarría-Infante.
From a modest ten man start-up, West Security Service has grown to become a leading private security and surveillance company currently employing over 700 professionals.
The company complies with all state and federal regulations and meets all requirements that apply to private security and surveillance business operations.
All West Security Service personnel have been properly trained in modern surveillance and security tactics, certified in the proper use of field equipment, and accredited in the latest industry practices to provide the most competent, effective, and reliable service to its clients. .
In addition, more than half of its staff have been with the company for no less than five years and have previous experience in the field as police officers, which guarantees that its staff is trained to deal with any situation professionally.
Most West Security Service employees have a college degree in specialized areas such as criminology, criminal justice, legal studies, and other industry-related fields.
The level of success achieved by West Security Service is due in large part to the combination of technical and practical experience with in-depth knowledge of the industry at all levels, from the company's senior management to its field staff, all of whom They are committed to providing the best possible service.
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS:
Each and every one of the professionals that make up the West Security Service team meets the following industry standard requirements:
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Pass a strict training course for security agents that consists of 120 hours —minimum— of instruction on theoretical principles, 40 hours of practice drills and exercises, and a battery of rigorous tests.
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Comprehensive personal and professional background checks, including clean criminal records, a psychological evaluation, and negative sex offender status.
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Certificate from the Puerto Rico Department of Health that empowers the individual to perform those functions inherent to his position.
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Routine drug tests.
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High school diploma (minimum) or college degree in an industry related field (preferred).
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Experience in the United States Armed Forces with honorable discharge and/or experience as a member of the Puerto Rico Police Department.
ROBUST, RESPONSIBLE AND RELIABLE.
As a company that provides private security and surveillance services, West Security Service meets all applicable requirements and complies with all industry regulations for Puerto Rico and the US.
As an employer, the company adheres to all industry standard policies as required by law and is audited once a year by the Puerto Rico (PR) and United States Departments of Labor and the PR Police Department.
Since its official registration in 2007, West Security Service has maintained its status as a Corporation in Good Standing (certificate #174102) under the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
The company also maintains the necessary business credentials and operating documents as required by state and federal laws, including the following licenses and certificates:
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Security Guard Agency License #1200
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Private Detective Agency License #9661
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United Surety & Indemnity Company Certificate #091134037 as required by Law 30
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ESG Certificate of Eligibility
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Sole Bidder/Attorney Registration No. 201500409
In addition to the above, West Security Service has the following active insurance policies:
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$1,000,000 (minimum) Liability Insurance Policy
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State Insurance Policy (State Insurance Fund)
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Unemployment Policy #3549220001
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Drivers Insurance Policy #0660050033