Appearance & Grooming
All uniformed personnel shall keep a neat and clean personal appearance while on duty. It shall be considered unacceptable conduct for employees to practice poor personal hygiene or poor grooming habits in their personal appearance while in the performance of their duties as an employee of the Bahadourian Protections, Inc. Shirts should be tucked in at all times and all buttons except for the top button should be buttoned.
Appearance standards and hair styles for MALE uniformed personnel shall:
Ensure their hairstyles are either tapered or block cut and are groomed neatly. (twists and ponytails for men are prohibited for safety reasons.)
Ensure their hair length for the side of the head is such that it does not cover the ears when combed.
Ensure their hair length for the back of their head is such that it does not cover any part of the collar.
Ensure their hair length for the front of their head does not extend below the eyebrows.
If using hair coloring, be of natural shades. Bleaching, lightening, streaking are not considered natural shades and are prohibited.
Facial hair shall be neatly trimmed to no longer than 1/4 inch. Mustaches will not extend beyond the corner of the mouth or hang over the mouth.
Ensure their sideburns do not extend below the earlobes.
Ensure the width of their sideburns will not exceed one inch.
Not wear earrings or be able to see any piercing, this includes, nose rings, tongue piercing, ears, eyebrows, etc.
Appearance standards and hair styles for FEMALE uniformed personnel shall:
Ensure that short or long hair is neatly groomed.
Ensure long hair is worn in a neat manner and shall not fall below the uniform collar.
Ensure ponytails and hair braids do not extend below the uniform collar for safety reasons.
If using hair coloring, be of natural shades. Bleaching, lightening, streaking are not considered natural shades and are prohibited.
Exception to Appearance Standards (based on medical needs):
Any staff member who cannot adhere to appearance standards based on a medical diagnosis must provide a statement from a physician stating the medical condition and the proposed treatment.
Based on medical documentation, the Superintendent may allow a staff member to grow facial hair. Facial hair in cases of exemption shall be neatly trimmed to no longer than 1/4 inch.
Jewelry, Cosmetics, and Hair Ornaments Standards:
One necklace or chain may be worn but shall not be visible.
A bracelet may be worn only if it contains personal medical information on the staff member.
No more than one ring shall be worn on the ring finger of each hand.
Female members may wear a combination (engagement ring and wedding band).
Rings shall not have sharp edges that would create a hazard
Visible body piercing devices, including the wearing of earrings are prohibited.
Cosmetics may be worn but shall be subdued and blended to match the natural skin color.
Fingernails shall be clean, trimmed and for purposes of staff and youth safety, shall not extend beyond the tips of the fingers.
Fingernail polish, if worn, shall be a neutral color or clear.
Stylish, decorative nails are not permitted.
Large size hair combs and barrettes shall not be worn.
Hairpins of any size are prohibited.
Small barrettes and clips, which match the color of the wearer’s hair or the uniform, are permitted.
Exposed tattoos that display gang signs, nudity, inappropriate names or symbols must be concealed if possible at all times.