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Rules and Requirements for Contracting with Civil Security Companies and Institutions

No: 321000023756 Date(g): 18/9/2011 | Date(h): 20/10/1432 Status: In-Force

Translated Document

Further to SAMA's Circular No. BCI/811 dated 1/11/1428 H, attached is a copy of the Law of Private Security Services and its implementing regulations, to ensure the effective performance of private security guards in the banking sector, we hope to include the following conditions and requirements in contracts with private security companies and institutions:

  1. Security guards of the company/institution must be trained and hold training and qualification certificates from the General Security Training Centers or accredited training centers.
  2. The working hours of the civil security guard should comply with the Ministry of Labor's Decision No. (142) dated 21/9/1416 H.
  3. The company/institution must have experience in providing private security services.
  4. Adherence to the uniform dress code for the activity according to the relevant instructions and regulations.
  5. Provide a certificate from the competent General Security authority indicating that there are no observations or violations against the company/institution.
  6. The contract for private security must be independent of any other contracts and should not be included in contracts for cleaning, maintenance, or operations specifically.
  7. Provide a certificate of social insurance subscription for all security personnel in the company or institution.
  8. Provide health insurance for all security personnel.
  9. Create shaded and air-conditioned booths with services for external security locations.
  10. The company or institution must obtain certificates proving the absence of criminal records for its guards and staff.
  11. The company or institution must provide all necessary equipment for private civil security guards, including wired and wireless communication devices, firearms, electric or wooden sticks, security patrol vehicles, or any other equipment as needed at the site.