Security Industry Recruiting Center Set to Focus on Jobs

Some industries claim to be recession-proof. The security business might be one of them.

Typically, when unemployment increases so does crime, often leading businesses and homeowners to purchase alarm systems.

The security industry, according to the two leading dealer associations, still reports facing a shortage of qualified labor despite the economic slowdown.

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) have joined forces to launch the Security Industry Recruiting Center, providing an online source for matching qualified job seekers with security industry employers.

Designed to be simple and cost-effective, the recruiting center will allow employers to post available career opportunities, as well as review resumes posted by new industry recruits.

The associations say that while there may be many young men and women seeking jobs, most of these potential employees are unaware of what the security industry. The groups point out that security training is a viable alternative to a four-year degree, earning some security professionals as much as, or more than, many college graduates.

"Both associations were going down the path of creating a job board for the industry, and it just made sense to join forces," says CSAA president Bud Wulforst.

"This alignment will allow us to have an even greater impact than we might have had on our own. Together, we'll have the opportunity to attract a very comprehensive listing of potential employees and employers."

"The security industry is rapidly changing and needs employees who are interested in being a part of this new, high-tech world," says Mike Miller, NBFAA president.

"We encourage employers looking for individuals specifically interested in a career in this industry to post their open positions on our board. It has all the functionality of services like CareerBuilder.com or Monster.com but is priced at a fraction of the cost."

For some CE pros, when you see news like this, do you ask yourself once again why you aren't looking at offering security systems?