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Do You Have an Operational Safety Net? The days of a single-minded security officer who only reacts when called upon are long over. In today’s industrial and manufacturing environment, security’s role goes beyond the guardhouse. The new age security officer must have an active role in a company’s overall mission. As part of this proactive approach, security officers must be acclimated to an operation’s needs. Understanding a company’s mission, and how security support it, puts an invaluable price tag on …
What Kind of Security Officer Do You Need? 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. Many types of security responsibilities need to be considered so that the right security officers are selected. With that in mind, what kind of security officers do you need? Is …
Elevating Security Office Engagement through Recognition How can a physical security program ensure the participation of highly engaged security officers and supervisors? A robust learning and development and career “pathing” program for security officers results in a security team that is ready, willing and able to take on the most rigorous and demanding security challenges. When security officers are well-trained and empowered, they can amplify their careers and find personal and professional …
Three Steps to Build Operational Efficiency into Physical Security Design Creating an efficient operating environment in physical security is no small feat—especially when the organization undertaking such an endeavor has a nationwide presence. How do you get all of your various vendors, services, resources, manpower, and technology to integrate and work together? How do you aggregate all of the data being recorded into information that can be acted upon? These questions, among others, are the current …
Hostility Management in the Workplace and Beyond Bruce Blythe, Owner and Chairman of Crisis Management International, is a guest blog author for Allied Universal. 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. Threat assessment professionals and forensic psychologists can use a variety of methodologies to predict who has violent propensities, but …
How to Identify Key Security Stakeholders 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. Developing the list of key stakeholders for a particular security project can be daunting. You want to be sure you are including both internal and external circles of significance, and ask …
One Family's Success in Security 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. Their dedication, work ethic and customer service skills—which make them ideal security officers—shine through in this inspiring story. Michael Evans and Michael Evans Jr. are a father-son duo who both found …
Finding Their Niche: Security Officers Invest in Long Term Career Opportunities 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. A security officer with a long and reliable record of service understands your culture and operational goals, while earning the trust of your organization through hard work and professionalism. …
National Security Officer Appreciation Week The first ever National Security Officer Appreciation Week is being celebrated this week. Security officers play a critical role in businesses across the country and it is time that we recognize those efforts. We established National Security Officer Appreciation Week to recognize the contributions of all contract and in-house security officers across all industries. This is an opportunity to recognize the many roles of security officers; debunk …
Get the Most from Your Security Technology Investment The security industry is booming with new technologies that bolster security programs with streamlined operations, data-driven decisions and increased efficiencies. While the industry is filled with products, systems and choices, the ideal security program incorporates a carefully selected suite of solutions specific to the needs of a particular location. Where do you start? Assess – What exactly does your organization need? Remember, technology is but …
