Security integration
Security Integration and Conflict Resolution Proposal
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SEC360
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Security Integration and Conflict Resolution Proposal
Conflict Resolution Model
Conflict is a normal occurrence in the organizational
environment but to ensure that the conflict does not create
disruptions in the operational process the organization will need
to have an effective conflict resolution model in place. Conflict
can create disturbances in the production process or result in
poor employee morale if not properly resolved. The conflict

resolution model should increase understanding amongst
organizational, better group cohesion, and improved self
knowledge. On the other hand if conflict is not effectively
resolved it can result in disharmony and a failure of
organizational members to meet the goals of the organization.
Two conflict resolution approaches that can be employed by
the organization include the Interest-Based Relational (IBR)
Approach and the VOMP Model of conflict resolution. The IBR
Approach would most benefit the organization because this
model respects diverse differences of organizational members
while assisting organizational members in not becoming to fixed
or focused on one position (Manktelow, 2010). The first step in
this model is for team embers to establish a working
relationship of trust and building mutual respect. The first step
in the VOMP Model is for the management to make time for
members of the team involved in the conflict to vent their
issues.
The next step in the IBR Model is to remove the problem
from the team member. What this means is the conflict should
become an issue that is discussed amongst team members and
not just a problem of the individual. In the VOMP Model the
next step is the team member owning their part in the conflict.
What this means is the team members involved in the conflict
would need to admit to their part in the problem. The next step
in the IBR Model is to actively listen to the complaints of team
members involved in the conflict while in the VOMP Model is
known as moccasins or walking in the shoes of others.
The next approach in the IBR Model is to establish the
facts. Because in conflict a percent of the problem could have
been dramatized it is important to be clear of the facts
surrounding the conflict. In the VOMP Model this is the last
step where alternative are developed and the best alternative is
selected. The IBR approach has a similar approach in which the
individuals involved explore potential options and then as a
team select the best alternative. The IBR Approach would be the
most effective conflict resolution model for resolving conflict

in the organization.
Security Options for the Organization
In order to properly secure any organization it is essential that
the security company can secure the facility as well as provide
the necessary cyber security to avoid any outside intrusions.
New organizational security integration and legal requirements
raises the need for secure business processes because security
problems can negatively affect profit and the reputation of
companies and their stakeholders (Neubauer, 2006). While the
organization needs to switch from a full in-house security team
to a partial in-house and partial contract-security model they
will still need to properly secure the assets of the organization.
In order to reduce to the partial model the number of security
personnel will need to be reduced and instead the organization
will need to rely more heavily on security measures that are put
into place.
The first step in establishing the partial model is to
determine the security needs of the organization before
establishing effective security plan. The types of security
measures that need to be in place to secure a physical location
is security alarms, video surveillance, and patrolling security
guards. Under the new partial model security guards will only
be present during evening hours when the facilities are closed.
Next the security company will need to ensure the appropriate
cyber security measures are in place to protect the organization
from any outside intrusions. The first step is developing an
understanding of the cyber risk faced by the company and
taking the appropriate steps to secure these private information
systems. This will include ensuring the necessary firewalls and
malware are in place and limit administrative access to
networking systems.
Any type of organizational change can result in conflict
amongst the team members. In the case where an organization is
switching from a full in-house security team to a partial in-
house and partial contract-security model, organizational
members will need to make the necessary adjustments to this

new security model. When conflict arises it is essential that the
organization has an effective conflict resolution approach in
place to ensure there are no interruptions in production and the
new security model can be successfully implemented.
References
Manktelow, J. & Carlson, A. (2010). Conflict Resolution:
Resolving Conflict Rationally and
Effectively. Retrieved April 21, 2012 from
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_81.htm
Neubauer, T. (2006). Secure Business Process Management: A
Roadmap. Retrieved April 21,
2012 from
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/login.jsp?tp=&arnumber=1625343
&url=http%
Contracted

Contracted Versus Proprietary Security Comparison
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SEC370
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Professor
Contracted Versus Proprietary Security Comparison
An important budget consideration involves the types of
security operation that will be used by the company to prevent
loss and intrusion. One important consideration is whether or
not the company will employ a contractual security group or
have proprietary security department within the organization.
The need for a proprietary security department will depend on
the size of the organization, sensitivity of information and
products, and the funds available to the organization. In this
case the organization is a college campus that encompasses a
large geographical area and contains a large population of
students and staff.
Security Licensing
The security department of the Acme College is responsible
for securing the campus, preventing crime, providing security to
educational staff and students, and preventing loss of private
information both physical and cyber means. Determining the
type of security, contracted or proprietary will depend on the

needs of the organizations and the licensing laws of the state. In
the state of Texas they are the Private Security Program of the
Texas Department of Public Safety regulates security licenses
for the contractual and proprietary security firms. Texas has the
authority to regulate the private security industry and the
individual as well as authority over private investigators. This
authority originated from Texas Occupations Code Chapter
1702.
The licensing of the security firm or personnel falls under
Private Security Act and requires that security company and
individuals receive a license to provide security in Texas.
Providing or offering to provide a regulated service without a
license, or knowingly employing or contracting with an
unlicensed company to perform a regulated service, is a Class A
misdemeanor (TDPS, 2012). If the security license is for
security firms they will need to complete a company license
application and pay the necessary fees or apply for complete an
individual’s security licensing application and pay necessary
fees.
Contract and Proprietary Company Security
In recent years organizations have been leaning more towards
the contractual security company over the proprietary security
department. One reason is to focus more on the core
competencies of the organization instead of spending
operational time focusing on securing the industries product,
service, or information systems. By focusing on the core
competencies the organization they will be better equipped to
meet the needs of the consumer and provide a quality product or
service. With increased competition and the market becoming
more focused on the use of new technologies the company can
be distracted from the company’s main goals.
For example Acme College needs to be focused on providing
students with a quality education and being competitive in the
higher education market not focused on ensuring the college has
the necessary security that is required on a college campus on
the 21st Century. A contractual security company would provide

the experience and necessary skills to ensure the college campus
is properly secured. The contractual company can provide the
college with the necessary security to prevent the risk of
violence on the college campus as well as meet all other
security needs of a college campus. The potential challenges
associated with the contractual security firm are the potential
for ineffective security staff or security staff that engages in
illegal activity.
Another reason for the trend towards the use of the
contractual security firm is due to the increase cost and
liability. Because college campuses are experiencing elevated
securing incidents due to increased incidents of college violence
the risk for a law suit has increased. Because American society
has become more and more litigious, the risk of liability from in
house personnel-related issues is steadily increasing (Zalud,
2007). In order to reduce this cost organizations are leaning
towards the contractual security firm that would be liable in the
event of a violent incident or harm coming to a student or a
staff member.
On the other hand the proprietary security department can
meet the daily security requirements of the college and the
security department would be more familiar with the needs of
the college. When there is an in house security staff there is less
turnover and students and staff members become familiar with
the security personnel. In house security would provide the
college with more control over security incidents and what is
released to the press as well as ensure hotel administration is
made fully aware of all security incidents. In the college
environment site knowledge as well as customs and practices
are very important. An in house security team would be better
aware of these practices.
The potential challenges that can surface with the use of the
in house security department are staff members or students
could become too familiar with staff creating lapses in security.
When the proprietary security firm is faced with dealing with
the operational functions of the organization it can distract them

from their main goal as well as the in house security department
can be more costly that the contractual firm. When security
companies are forced to bid on contracts the college can get the
lowest price. Another challenge with the in house security
department is the added cost of Workers Compensation,
unemployment insurance, discrimination training and costs as
well as sexual harassment and general liability. Contract
security is more flexible and the college will not be concerned
with turnover costs.
Cost Analysis
A cost analysiscan provide an overview of the costs of
employing an in house security team or contracting out for
security. One of the most significant considerations for the
college is the cost of the security choice. If it is more expensive
to choose the in house or contractual security team this will
weigh into the decision on what type of security function that
will be chosen. Other considerations that will weigh into the
decision include operating cost, control, liability and
consistency (Strom, 2010). The cost analysis involves a
comparison of the cost of funding the in house security team
versus the cost of funding contractual security firm. If the firm
hires a contract security firm the price that will be paid by the
organization is the price agreed upon in the contract.
The college has allotted $720,000 of the budget for security.
If the college selects the contract security contract bid comes in
under the $720,000 the college will save money on security. If
the college determines it is more important to employ an in
house security team the types of costs that will need to be
considered include first direct labor costs. This includes the
salaries that will be paid to the chief security officer and the
security staff as well as any overtime costs that eventuate.
Additional labor costs for the in house security team would
include vacation pay, sick pay, and employee training.
Next Acme College would be responsible for paying for
employee insurance, as well as ensuring employees pay payroll

taxes such as unemployment, disability, and social security
expenses as well as being responsible for paying workers
compensation expenses as well as offering the security
employee which results in expenses such as medical & dental
premiums, life insurance bonuses, and retirement pensions
(Allied Security, 2012). The company would also be required
for paying liability and property damage insurance premiums
and the cost of supplying the security personnel’s uniforms and
equipment needed to secure the campus.
Decision and Rationale
After conducting a comparison on the best type of security
function for Acme College the most beneficial choice would be
the contractual security firm. The contractual security firm
would relieve the attention that would be taken away from the
core competencies of the organization and instead allow them to
focus on providing a quality educational environment for
students and staff. The contractual security firm would relieve
the additional cost of associated with labor and training costs
associated with security personnel.
The organization would have less control over every day
security processes but has the option of replacing ineffective
security teams through new contracts. The organization will not
be responsible for the everyday function of the security
department and can focus on other operational aspects. Security
guards will not create emotional bonds with students or staff
which can result in liability issues or be responsible for
covering the expense if security staff member’s engage in
behavior that could make the department liable. While there are
benefits to both types of security functions the contractual
security department would most benefit Acme College. Contract
security is cheaper and reduces the risk to the organization.
References

Allied Barton Security Service. (2012). Contracting Sources:
Contracting versus Proprietary.
Retrieved June 17, 2012 from
http://www.alliedbarton.pipitonegroup.net/SecurityResourceCen
ter/ContractingResources/
Strom, K. (2010).The Private Security Industry: A Review of
the Definitions, Available Data
Sources, and Paths Moving Forward. Retrieved June 17,
2012 from
https://www.ncjrs.1/bjs/grants/232781.pdf
Texas Department of Public Safety. (2012). General
Requirements for Licensing. Retrieved June
17, 2012 from
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/psb/docs/InstrForOrigCoLicAp
pl.pdf
Zalud, B. (2007). Enterprise-Wide Alignment Drives Contract
or Proprietary Decision. Retrieved
June 17, 2012 from
http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/enterprise-wide-
alignment