AlliedBarton Security Services Pledges Commitment to Hiring Military Personnel

Major General Keith Lee Thurgood, Deputy Chief, Army Reserve, Announces Collaboration Between AlliedBarton and the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces at the AlliedBarton ASIS Booth at the Dallas Convention Center


DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - October 13, 2010) -  AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, pledges its commitment to hiring military personnel through its collaboration with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces, an initiative of the Army Reserve dedicated to developing relationships with employers and creating career opportunities for soldiers.

Major General Keith Lee Thurgood, Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve, presented a certificate commemorating the partnership at ASIS International 2010 at the AlliedBarton booth #1923 at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. 

"We are proud to partner with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces as it is clear that combat leadership and military discipline translate into dynamic employees who enhance an organization's productivity," says Randy Dorn, Division President, AlliedBarton Security Services. "The men and women who have chosen to serve our country are patriots who have sacrificed a great deal to ensure our safety and freedom."

"AlliedBarton places great emphasis on recruiting and believes that hiring military veterans and reservists helps us achieve our business objectives while providing vital support to the community," says Ron Rabena, Division President, AlliedBarton Security Services. "Military personnel have the leadership skills critical for success in the security industry."

In addition to working with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces, AlliedBarton has also partnered with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Military.com, HireVeterans.com, and the Wounded Warriors Project to proactively maximize recruitment from this extremely qualified talent pool.

AlliedBarton Security Services is the industry's premier provider of highly trained, responsive security personnel. Client-focused security officers and managers located across the country are supported by national resources developed from over 50 years of security experience. More than 50,000 employees and 100 offices provide security for several thousand clients in many industries, including approximately 200 Fortune 500 companies. As the most honored security officer services company, AlliedBarton leads the industry in award-winning programs. AlliedBarton has been recognized by Training magazine, ASTD, Corporate University Xchange, Leadership Excellence and the American Business Awards, among others. For more information call 1-866-825-5433 or visit www.AlliedBarton.com.

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