Class of 2018: Consider a Career in Private Security In the classic Game of Life board game, one of a player’s earliest decisions, after deciding the color of her free car with room for six, is to decide whether to go to college, or to take a job and begin a vocation right after high school. Valid arguments for each pathway exist, but whether you have chosen the trade or college route, you still have to decide on a career that will fulfill your dreams. Part of this decision involves choosing an industry or …
Heed These Tips for Safe Summer Travels This blog post originally appeared on the Allied Universal Fire Life Safety Training System blog . According to AAA , nearly 37 million Americans (88 percent of travelers), will drive to their destinations this summer—which represents an increase of 4.7 percent over 2017. Another three million will take to the skies, increasing air travel by 6.8 percent over last summer. Other modes of transportation will include cruises, trains and buses, which will be used by …
Allied Universal Builds its Legacy in Security It began with a vision of becoming phenomenal. This week with the announcement that Allied Universal has agreed to acquire U.S. Security Associates (USSA), the foundation has been laid to realize that goal. Around this time in 2017, we celebrated our one-year anniversary as Allied Universal, formed from the merger of Universal Services of America and AlliedBarton Security Services to face a new security era together . This week I’m proud to welcome the …
Today’s Security Professionals Wear Multiple Hats to Meet Client Needs Explore the Duties and Responsibilities of Modern Security This article first appeared in the May/June 2018 issue of BOMA Magazine. From welcoming guests with a warm, friendly, smile to giving directions to the nearest ATM, to recommending the best local restaurant, the role and skills of building security personnel have changed dramatically over the past few years - and they're still evolving. Property professionals wear many hats, and …
Business Improvement Districts Allied Universal ® Downtown Ambassadors Customized Security Programs for Improvement Districts Our Downtown Ambassadors provide a safe environment and visible presence to Improvement Districts across the nation helping to protect and enhance our clients’ brand. By enhancing public safety, we help create real value for Improvement Districts by making the area a clean and safe place for visitors, shoppers, businesses and stakeholders alike. Improvement Districts of all sizes …
New Technologies Work in Tandem to Amplify Security Awareness for Proactive Response Whether regional or national, business leaders face the impact of globalization. In today’s world, it is not a question of if a crisis will affect an enterprise, but when. Events, such as a terror attack, data breach, pandemic or travel ban, that happen on the other side of the world can affect business resilience and valuation just as much as those down the street or on premise. Threat Intelligence—delivered to key …
Allied Universal Acquires U.S. Security Associates Expands geographic presence and enhances service offering Conshohocken, PA, Santa Ana, CA, and Roswell, GA – July 16, 2018 — Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire U.S. Security Associates (USSA) from Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division (GSMBD), further building on its position as a leading player in the security services industry. This transaction includes the …
Allied Universal Teams with Partner RAD to Offer Concierge-Like Robots For Immediate Release Contact: Nancy Thompson, Vorticom Public Relations 212-532-2208 or nancyt@vorticom.com Allied Universal Teams with Partner RAD to Offer Concierge-Like Robots New Device Debuts at BOMA Show June 23-26 SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 20, 2018— Allied Universal , a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America, and partner Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) will introduce the latest …
Systems Expect Comprehensive Security Without the Guesswork You know your facility needs reliable security, but what does that mean, exactly? Various types of security systems provide different types and levels of protection. Access Control services let you decide who can go where at your facility, and when. Alarm and Intrusion Detection services can alert you to problems and even provide intervention. Industrial Video Systems keep you safe and informed when cameras go into dangerous or unreachable …
Allied Universal Teams Up with PlanetRisk to Offer GSOC Service and Product Offering Contacts: Allied Universal: Nancy Thompson, 212-532-2208 or nancyt@vorticom.com PlanetRisk: Kristina Messner, 703-678-6023 or kmessner@focusedimage.com Santa Ana, Calif., and Conshohocken, Pa. , Feb. 27, 2018—Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America, has teamed up with PlanetRisk to offer organizations an enterprise risk Software as a Service platform to …