Higher Education Institutions’ Security Capability the Leads to the Creation of Standardized Campus Security System

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the current state of campus security in selected HEI’s in Nueva Ecija. It utilizes descriptive-quantitative method of research. This study was conducted at the selected HEI’s in Nueva Ecija. The administrators, faculty and students, and security personnel are the respondents of the study and questionnaire was used to gather pertinent data. Weighted mean was used to determine the current state of campus security; satisfaction of respondents on the security services and function of security personnel.  Findings revealed that the five selected HEI’s adheres to security practices and procedures in terms of physical security, personnel security, and document security as rated by respondents to be very much implemented. Among the fifteen problems encountered, the top three are: there is Limited CCTV cameras installed in strategic locations. Sprinkler system and smoke detector is not installed in offices and laboratories; and inconsistent in the implementation of NO-ID NO Entry Policy, Visitor's ID and logbook, and Gate Pass policy. The findings show that the five selected HEI’s have no difference in their current state of campus security. The very much satisfaction rating along the area of chief security officer and much satisfaction along security guards by the group of respondents signify that they are pleased with the function and services rendered by security personnel.  It is recommended that selected HEI’s shall continue and maintain the security practices and procedures that were already put into operation. Installation of Security cameras on strategic locations should be considered including sprinkler systems. Security guards should continue and consistently implement the security policies, rules and regulations of the school. Future studies should be conducted focusing safety measures against natural or manmade disaster that would happen inside the campus and creating Safety manual for the college and Adoption of the proposed security manual for the improvement of implementation of campus security.