On Veteran’s day, our country’s collective consciousness turns to our brave military. As an Air Force veteran and talent acquisition professional, I believe it is important for employers to think about military hiring every day of the year, not just during patriotic holidays.

Transit systems play a vital role in the economic and cultural vitality of our communities, and require a robust, complex and often costly infrastructure. It’s no surprise that as one of our most accessible and important critical infrastructure assets, security for these systems is essential.

Creating an efficient operating environment in physical security is no small feat—especially when the organization undertaking such an endeavor has a nationwide presence.

Every building, organization and corporate culture is unique. Security programs, and security officers, must be viewed through the same lens. When a security director or organizational leader makes the decision to begin or enhance a security program, the decision making doesn’t end there.

There aren’t many corporate executive protection strategy documents lying around in corporate headquarters or in executive protection companies.

When security officers are well-trained and empowered, they can amplify their careers and find personal and professional fulfillment in their role of creating safe and secure environments. Get insights into emergency readiness, resource planning, risk management and strategic security programs.

The unpredictable nature of facing a hostile situation means the potential for danger is a palpable possibility every day. Whether it's inside or outside the workplace, hostility can occur at any time. Get insights into emergency readiness, resource planning and risk management.

Today’s security environment demands agility. In order to keep pace with the needs of our external and internal clients, we must first understand them, and then evolve. The ability to change and improve comes from collecting, understanding and integrating stakeholder feedback. 

There is no better test of employee satisfaction and engagement than an employee referral. When an individual is truly happy with their career, they want to share that experience with others. In this example that goes a step further, a security officer referred his son.

Long term experience is invaluable to any operation, especially security. A highly trained group of seasoned security professionals projects a consistent and reliable presence. They are often the leaders people seek out during a crisis.