Security Officer Rafi Perez on Purim 5779 with an SAR student in costume. (Credit: SAR Academy)
Have you hugged your security officer today? Well, there's no better week than this week -- National Security Appreciation Week. ... ok, so maybe you don't want to show your appreciation that way. Maybe a small gift, or even just a kind word, something like, "Hey, thanks for having our backs, we really appreciate it" would go a long way. Security, like so many other service jobs, can be a thankless one. But there's truly a great deal to be thankful for when it comes to security officers, as they are oftentimes the first person on the scene at a traumatic incident. So take this week to thank your security officer or team of security officers. It will mean more than you're even know. -- IFPO.
The third week in September is National Security Officer Appreciation Week. It recognizes the in-house and contract security personnel you see patrolling stores, schools, concerts, banks, and other business. It’s a career that involves being flexible and getting along with a diverse group of people.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1,194,000 security officers in the United States. The educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent. Advanced positions may require additional education and training. The median annual income across the U.S. for security officers is $28,590.
Records of security guards in action go back to the middle ages in Europe. Watchmen were employed to look after valuables as well as to observe and report on any incoming attacks. Later in America, they became known as night-watchmen. Eventually, the title evolved to a more general and inclusive title such as security guard, private patrol officer, or security officer.
HOW TO OBSERVE #SecurityOfficerAppreciationWeek
When you see a security officer on the job, stop and thank them for their work. Learn more about the role of a security officer and the many places a security officer may be working.
Show your appreciation of them by using #SecurityOfficerAppreciationWeek and #ThankUSecurity on social media.
Allied Universal initiated National Security Officer Appreciation Week in 2015.
And here is something from SecurityInformed:
As part of Security Officer Appreciation Week, Corps Security is hosting an inaugural ‘Thank Your Security Officer Day’ on Thursday 19th September to thank their dedicated security guards. Working in partnership with a range of clients, the management team at Corps Security will thank their security officers in person as well as sharing stories across several social media platforms to acknowledge those who go above and beyond delivering an unprecedented level of service. Security Officer Appreciation Week, a US initiative, takes place from 15-22nd September.
It’s an international week of recognition and provides the opportunity to acknowledge and thank the important security officers that keep people, and the workplaces and buildings they occupy, safe and secure. "Our security officers work hard in often difficult conditions and at unsocial hours to keep people safe and our clients’ buildings secure. This is an opportunity for us to recognize their dedication to their work and thank them for their service,” said Mike Bullock, CEO of Corps Security. “In future years, we plan to build on the success of today by increasing the range of activities.”
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International Foundation for Protection Officers Mission Statement
Mission Statement Part I.
The International Foundation for Protection Officers provides professional learning opportunities for security practitioners, to impart the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maximize job performance and enhance career potential.
Purpose: to make a positive difference in the quality of the participant’s job performance and elevate the professional status of students who partake of our learning opportunities.
Business: to supply committed security practitioners with a quality education to help achieve their highest potential and provide recognized accreditation for successful completion of educational goals.
Values: commitment, integrity, responsibility, and standards of excellence, provide the platform that supports our journey as we pursue our mission.
Vision Statement
Commitment to Excellence: To be the recognized center of excellence and primary provider of education and training products and services to the security industry.
Mission Statement Part II.
“The International Foundation for Protection Officers is committed to the support and professional development of protection officers and supervisors. Through advocacy, promoting training standards, and providing accessible training, education and certification opportunities, we seek to enhance their professional standing as well as increase and diversify the value of the vital services they provide.”
