Armed Security Guards in Madison Public Housing?

• Patrol interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, and parking lots at random intervals. Inspect and secure vacant units as needed.
• Report to police suspicious, irregular, or illegal activities and/or individuals including domestic disputes.
• Enforce CDA policies for parking violations, trespassing, banned from property and noise complaints.
• Observe, document, and, when needed, verify identification of persons on the property.
• Complete Daily Activity and Incident Reports and ensure all activity occurring during shift is recorded to include, but not be limited to, any unusual and suspicious activity.
• Report any maintenance problems or property damage to CDA staff.
• Report any safety concerns or fire hazards in accordance with the CDA Security Patrol Operation Guidelines (Attachment C).
• Testify at CDA eviction trials and tenant grievance meetings.
• Act as a first responder to all emergencies as needed.
• Monitor all CDA sites for improper or illegal dumping of trash, furniture or any debris into common areas and/or CDA property.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ARMED SECURITY GUARDS?

Daily patrols West

Baird Fisher Apartments

• Located at 2009 – 2043 (odd) & 2024 – 2030 (even) Baird Street and 2001 – 2011 Fisher Street
• 10 buildings (3 two-unit/single story, 3 two-unit/townhouse, and 4 four-unit/townhouse buildings)
• 28 units
• Off street parking

Romnes Apartments

• Located at 540 West Olin Avenue
• 1 building, 3 stories
• 167 units including the West Site Office
• Off street parking
• Community room, exercise room, and game room on site

Britta Park Apartments

• Located at 4338 – 4360 Britta Parkway
• 3 buildings
• 12 units (townhomes)
• Off street parking
• Full basements with storage lockers on site

Daily Patrols East

Webb Rethke Apartments

• Located at 302-324 Rethke, 402-416 Rethke, & 3101–3131 Webb Avenue
• 11 buildings (4 two-units & 7 four-unit townhomes)
• 36 units
• Off street parking

Truax Park Apartments & “A” Site

• Located at 1-15 Straubel Court & 1601-1667 Wright St
• 14 buildings (4 three-story buildings & 10 townhomes)
• 76 units
• Off street parking

Truax Phase 1 (Invoiced Separately)

• Located at 3502 – 3534 Straubel Street & 1501-1507 Wright Street

As an Officer, I pledge:

To accept the responsibilities and fulfill the obligation of my role: protecting life and property; preventing and reducing crimes against the CDA and its Residents; upholding the law; and respecting the constitutional rights of persons.

To follow the City of Madison Code of Ethics (see MGO 3.35) and conduct myself with honesty and integrity and to adhere to the highest moral principles in the performance of my assigned duties.

To be faithful, diligent, and dependable in discharging my duties, and to uphold at all times the laws, policies, and procedures that protect the rights of others.

To observe the precepts of truth, accuracy, and prudence, without allowing personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my judgments.

To report to my Immediate Supervisor, without hesitation, any violation of the law or the CDA’s regulations.

To respect and protect the confidential and privileged information of the CDA and its Residents beyond the term of my employment, except where their interests are contrary to law or to this Code of Ethics.

To cooperate with all recognized and responsible law enforcement and government agencies in matters within their jurisdiction.

To accept no compensation, commission, gratuity, or other advantages while contracted to perform Security Services for the CDA.

To conduct myself professionally at all times, and to perform my duties in a manner that reflects credit upon me, the CDA, and its Residents.

To strive continually to improve my performance by seeking training and educational opportunities that will better prepare me for my duties and responsibilities.

As a Security Contractor of the CDA and its Residents, I pledge:

To recognize that my principal responsibilities are, in the service of the CDA and its Residents, to protect life and property as well as to prevent and reduce crime against the CDA, and Residents; and in the public interest, to uphold the law and to respect the constitutional rights of all persons.

To be guided by a sense of integrity, honor, justice, and morality in the conduct of business; in all personnel matters; in relationships with government agencies, the CDA, and its Residents; and in responsibilities to the general public.

To strive faithfully to render services of the highest quality and to work continuously to improve my knowledge and skills and thereby improve the overall effectiveness of services provided to the CDA.

To uphold the trust of the CDA, its Residents, and the public by performing my functions within the law, not ordering or condoning violations of law; and ensuring that all personnel conduct their assigned duties lawfully and with proper regard for the rights of others.

To respect the reputation and practice of others in the industry, but to expose to the proper authorities any conduct that is unethical or unlawful.

To apply uniform and equitable standards of employment in recruiting and selecting personnel regardless of any protected status, and in providing salaries commensurate with job responsibilities and with training, education, and experience.

To cooperate with recognized and responsible law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies; to comply with state licensing and registration laws and other statutory requirements that pertain to the CDA.

To respect and protect the confidential and privileged information of the CDA and its Residents beyond the term of Security Contract, except where their interests are contrary to law or to this Code of Ethics.

To maintain a professional posture in all business relationships with the CDA and its Residents, with others in the industry, and with members of other
professions; and to insist that all personnel adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct.

To encourage the professional advancement of all personnel by assisting them to acquire appropriate industry knowledge, education, and training.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS