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2011-09-18

Rules and Requirements for Contracting with Civil Security Companies and Institutions

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) issued this circular to standardize contracting with private civil security companies and institutions across the banking sector. It mandates that banks incorporate eleven specific operational, administrative, and financial conditions into their security contracts, including trained guards with valid certifications, compliance with Ministry of Labor working hours, independent contract status, and comprehensive social and medical insurance coverage. Furthermore, the directive requires security providers to supply properly equipped guard booths, verified staff with clear criminal records, and site-appropriate auxiliary equipment such as communication devices, firearms, patrol vehicles, and uniform compliance.

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Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Headquarters

Banking Supervision Department

Reference No.: 49968 Date: 20 Shawwal 1432 AH Attachments: 23756, 15/10/ Corresponding Date:

Circular

Respected Bank / General Management,

After greetings: Subject: Terms and Requirements for Contracting with Private Civil Security Companies and Institutions

In continuation of the Authority's Circular No. M.A.T./811 dated 1428/11/1 AH, attached herewith a copy of the Civil Security Guard System and its Executive Regulations, and to ensure the proper performance of civil security guards in the banking sector, we request that contracts with private civil security companies and institutions include the following terms and requirements:

  1. Guards of the company/institution must be trained and hold training and qualification certificates from Public Security Training Centers or accredited training centers.
  2. Application of civil security guard working hours in accordance with Ministry of Labor Decision No. (142) dated 1416/9/21 AH.
  3. The company/institution must have experience in providing civil security services.
  4. Adherence to the uniform for the activity as per the governing instructions and guidelines.
  5. Submission of a certificate from the competent Public Security authority confirming no remarks or violations against the company/institution.
  6. Independence of the civil security contract from any other contracts, and not being included within cleaning, maintenance, or operation contracts in particular.
  7. Submission of a social insurance participation certificate for all guard staff in the company or institution.
  8. Provision of medical insurance for all guard staff.

P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11169, Telegram: Central, Telex: 404400, Tel: 4662440, Fax: 4662865

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Headquarters

Banking Supervision Department

Reference No.: Date: Attachments: Corresponding Date:

  1. Provision of shaded and air-conditioned booths with their services for external security sites.
  2. The company or institution must obtain certificates proving the absence of criminal records for its guards and personnel.
  3. The company or institution must provide all auxiliary means related to private civil security guards, including wired and wireless communication devices, firearms or electric/wooden batons, security patrol vehicles, or any other equipment as required by the site.

Accept my regards,

Deputy Governor for Technical Affairs (Signature) Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Khalif

Distribution Scope: All banks operating in the Kingdom

P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11169, Telegram: Central, Telex: 404400, Tel: 4662440, Fax: 4662865

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