Security at Work

Place
 Security Systems of AED

• Physical Security
• Guards Force
• Access Control Policy
• IT and Communication Security
 Physical Security

• Boundary Wall
• Doors and Key Control
• Windows & Ventilators
• Safe Heaven
• Lighting
• Security Alarms
• Security Equipments

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Access Control Policy
 Access Control Policy

• Entry to the office compound of AED is subject

to verification of Staff ID card
• It is prohibited to bring any explosive/ non
explosive weapons, knives, Inflammable/
Corrosive chemical material to AED facilities.
• Entry to the offices of AED is subject to complete
body and luggage search. All vehicles coming to
AED will also be searched.
• All visitors, contractors and staff other than from
the respective office, who are visiting the AED
Islamabad office, should be notified in advance
to the AED Security Staff by the hosting
department/ person.
 Access Control Policy

• It is highly desirable to preplan your meetings

with outside stake holders and suppliers and
intimate Security Department in Advance.
• This practice will save the waiting time for the
visitor and give you an extra edge in security
management.
• Any unknown visitors should be avoided to every
possible extent and at no cost should be allowed
unattended access to AED offices.
• If necessary, suppliers and unknown visitors
should be entertained outside the main office
compound.
 IT &
Communication Security
 IT &
Communication Security
Password Protection of Computer System:
– Your computer system is your representation and can
be misused for sending undesired email or visiting
unauthorized websites.
– Always protect the computer system by the use of
password and ensure to lock the system before you
leave your desk, even for a short break.
– Take regular backups of your Data
Protection of written information
• Always ensure to burn/ Shred your trash documents
• Information in wrong hands can endanger your life
and property
 IT &
Communication Security

Media Interaction
– No Staff member is allowed to speak
with media without prior approval of
respective COP/ Home office
– Staff should be extremely cautious
while interacting with media during any
crisis or emergency (Bombing,
kidnapping etc)
– Any such act can not only seriously
hamper the project activities but can
also endanger the life of your colleague
 Emergency Communication
Tree

• Every information regarding security issues will

be disseminated by Director Security to Key
Staff of AED through cellular SMS and email.
• Upon receiving this information, it is the sole
responsibility of Senior Supervisors to further
disseminate it among their respective staff and
send a confirmatory message by SMS or email
to Director Security that all respective staff know
about the incident.
HR Considerations for hiring Field
Staff

– Explicitly local resident of the area (Not by

Domicile but by present living status)
– Considerations should be given to the sex of
staff for field operations
– Ethnic/ Sectarian Background of Staff should
be considered in reference to his area of
assignment
– Competitive Compensation Package
– Comprehensive Life/ Health Insurance
 Security Trainings & Drills

– Fire SOPs & Fire Drills

– Imminent Bomb Threat Procedures
– Post explosion Instructions & Bomb Drills
– Non Imminent Bomb threat procedures
– Evacuation Drills
 Security Trainings & Drills

– Medical Evacuation Plan

– Intruder and Mob Attack Procedures
– Hibernation and Evacuation Plans
 Effects of Security Strategy

• Secure Offices, Residences and missions

• Well prepared and trained staff
• Reduction in security related stress
• Increased productivity of project
• Building trust of community
• Gradual Increase in client satisfaction along with
safety of personnel and assets of organization
ANY QUESTIONS