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Saving lives, making a difference: Here’s some positive security news

Absorbing a constant stream of information about the coronavirus and its impact could possibly trigger a sense of overwhelming doom as we deal with the pandemic. To be sure, staying up-to-date and exercising safety in connection with the virus is of paramount importance; however, how about a little positive security news to balance things out [...]

By |2020-03-17T07:09:34-04:00March 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Saving lives, making a difference: Here’s some positive security news

Can you help? Woman wanted for impersonating security officer in Okla.

Oklahoma City Police are looking for this woman, who they say impersonated a security officer to steal from another person. In early November, a man and a woman were arrested for allegedly impersonating security officers at an apartment complex in Memphis, Tennessee, and then committing serious crimes -- including robbery and kidnapping -- [...]

By |2020-01-02T05:48:08-05:00January 2nd, 2020|News|Comments Off on Can you help? Woman wanted for impersonating security officer in Okla.

Security job: Security/building manager for Hood Museum of Art in New Hampshire

Security/Building Manager - Hood Museum of Art, Hanover, NH, owned and operated by Dartmouth College. Description: Manage all aspects of security for, visitors, and collections. Manage all aspects of safety, maintenance, and daily operations of the Hood Museum of Art. Responsible for the operation of electronic systems to include electronic system management, access controls, intrusion [...]

By |2019-10-11T05:57:09-04:00October 11th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security job: Security/building manager for Hood Museum of Art in New Hampshire

Security job opening – Director of Facilities and Security in South Carolina

A Job Announcement Independent Security Advisors, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Facilities and Security Manager in Columbia, SC.    Job Title: Director of Facilities and Security Department: SSG Overhead – Facilities Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources Direct reports: Custodians, Custodial Team Lead, Maintenance Assistant, Senior Custodian, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Employment [...]

By |2019-09-12T06:11:40-04:00September 12th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security job opening – Director of Facilities and Security in South Carolina

Want a security job? IFPO Career Center provides pathway to success

The security industry is vast and complex. Let the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) be your guide. If you are thinking of starting a career in the security industry, now is the time to make it happen. Due to unfortunate circumstances in the United States and around the world, the demand for security officers [...]

By |2020-06-18T08:21:59-04:00August 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want a security job? IFPO Career Center provides pathway to success

Amazon ready to hire 1,000+ security officers in Seattle area

By Neal McNamara , Patch Staff SEATTLE, WA — Last week, Amazon announced that it would drop a security contractor in favor of two new companies. Now one of those companies is holding a massive hiring event. On May 29, Amazon security contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS) announced it would lay off its 1,066 Amazon guards [...]

By |2019-06-07T07:53:49-04:00June 7th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Amazon ready to hire 1,000+ security officers in Seattle area

The IFPO Wants You! To lead a Train the Trainer CPOI Program!

The IFPO is looking for an individual to lead a Train the Trainer CPOI Program.  The location would be in Greensboro, North Carolina. We would prefer someone who has the CPO and perhaps the CPOI. July 16th, 2019 8 Hours $1,000.00 fee + Expenses. For inquiries, please email IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies at sandidavies@ifpo.org __________________________________ [...]

By |2019-02-08T12:10:49-05:00February 8th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on The IFPO Wants You! To lead a Train the Trainer CPOI Program!

So you want to be a security officer? Read this

   Here's some information from G4S, which calls itself, "the leading U.S. security company," on what expect as far as qualifications for their security officers: Custom Protection Officer® (CPO) The men and women in our Custom Protection Officer® program must meet stringent experience requirements and are provided training that goes well beyond industry standards. Each [...]

By |2016-11-28T22:32:32-05:00November 28th, 2016|News|Comments Off on So you want to be a security officer? Read this

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