In 2013, the Regional Economic Development Institute introduced security services for both public and private institutions in the Central Province. By 2015, 60 security officers were deployed across 24 institutions. The project plan was approved, and a database of 400 professionally trained security personnel was established. Many government institutions in the region rely on this security service, employing numerous security officers and officials.
Employee Benefits for Security Officers:
- Salaries paid according to the Wages Board Ordinance, exceeding the minimum wage limits.
- Contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund and the Gratuity Fund.
- Bonus payments for employees with five years of service.
- 24-hour accident insurance coverage for all security officers.
- Free uniforms.
- Festival allowances.
- Dry rations provided for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
- Special allowances for additional shifts.
- Continuous training.
- Funeral assistance and loan facilities.