Role of a Security Consultant in the Facility Security Design Process

Abstract

This chapter shows the reader many of the issues that need to be considered when designing an environmentally sound site security plan and how a specialist security consultant may facilitate design process. The security philosophy document is intended to establish a philosophy that defines the goals, objectives, and limitations of security for facility. The security master plan is intended to further develop the security program goals and objectives previously addressed in the security philosophy document. Once the overall security concepts are approved in the schematic design process, the project moves into the design development (DD) phase. The DD phase provides instructions to make the entire building function. During the construction phase, the consultant continues to play a key role in supervising the installation of the security devices. In conclusion, many companies utilize existing personnel on staff to oversee the development of a facility security design from the beginning stages of formulation through fruition to a completely operating facility security program.