He was the security officer for the account with a large bank and responsible for setting up of offshore development center. The building was not designed to handle secure access so the small entry door had one part with the magnetic latch and other part was bolted.
The first challenge came with keeping the closed door closed. The facilities wanted the inside number on the access card to provide access to people and there were 400 of them and not everyone took it seriously so they came knocking on the door and guys closest to the door would come and open the door for the door. Sometimes they left the closed door open and there was lot of noise because security officer for the account would come charging in and demand who left it opened.
The second challenge came from individuals who had to squeeze in through the access part of door. The security officer requested the facilities who said it can only be approved by CEO. CEO asked for quote and facilities provided the quote from best builder in town and it was Rs 35K for one door and there were two of that kind. The CEO disapproved the request.
The third challenge came from fire exit as it was a open gateway to other floors and facilities closed it by constructing a wall but then people were worried what would happen in case of a fire and then a door was made that was locked and a key kept in glass enclosure close to the door.
The fourth challenge came from the opening close to door and client on a visit objected that people would just climb and enter ODC. Facilities asked whether they wanted plain or tainted glass and they said tainted.
Newer building that came are still not designed for security aspect as needed by client.
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