Selection and vetting of PMSC
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Selection and vetting of PMSC

  4.4 As the quality of the service delivery depends to a very great extent on the quality and experience of the individuals that make up the onboard PCASP team, the quality of the selection and vetting of that team is essential. PMSC should demonstrate that they have verifiable, written internal policies and procedures for determining suitability of their employees.

  4.5 PMSC should be able to provide documentary evidence which may include:

  • .1 criminal background checks;

  • .2 history of employment checks;

  • .3 military and law enforcement background checks, where applicable;

  • .4 records of medical, physical, and mental fitness of personnel (including regular drug and alcohol testing);

  • .5 verifiable systems in place to ensure continued suitability for employment of their personnel;

  • .6 documentary evidence of relevant experience and certification in the use and carriage of firearms to be deployed; and

  • .7 systems for provision of security identity documentation, travel documents and visas.

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