AlliedBarton Security Services Highlights Importance of Hiring Military at 2011 ASIS Conference

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA--(Marketwire - Sep 6, 2011) - AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com/militaryfriendly, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will present an educational session, "Maximize Your Employee Pool: Find Value in Hiring Military Veterans and Reservists," during the 2011 ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits conference in Orlando, FL, on September 21 at 11:00 a.m., Room W304G. AlliedBarton is also celebrating the success of its partnership with the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces with a notable record of more than 200 new hires since the relationship was formed one year ago.

"We are honored to employ those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedom, and the security services industry is an ideal career for transitioning military," said presenting speaker Jerold Ramos, Manager, Talent Acquisition, AlliedBarton. "At the 2010 ASIS conference, AlliedBarton announced its partnership with the EPAF and in just under a year, we have hired 235 military veterans and reservists through this relationship alone. This is a great accomplishment and we will continue our commitment to hiring military veterans."

"AlliedBarton has hired more military personnel through the EPAF than any other organization," said co-presenter Johnny Dwiggins, Military Personnel Services Corporation's Contract Program Manager, Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces. "They place great emphasis on military recruiting and training and it is an honor to partner with them to deliver this important message at ASIS 2011."

Dave Ward, Director of the Warriors to Work Program, Wounded Warrior Project, is also a co-presenter with Ramos and Dwiggins at the 2011 ASIS conference. "AlliedBarton's training helps prepare our military veterans for careers in the security industry," said Ward. "They are focused on career development, and the range of educational and learning opportunities seems to be endless throughout the organization."

AlliedBarton is exhibiting at booth #2601 during ASIS 2011, September 19-22. The exhibit floor at ASIS 2011 will feature more than 700 companies demonstrating security technology and innovations, along with cutting-edge products and services, covering more than 230,000 net square feet. More than 20,000 security, business and government professionals from 90 countries are expected to attend.

About AlliedBarton Security Services
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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