G4S Joins ‘Be A Hero-Hire A Hero’ Job Showcase in New York
Jupiter,Florida (PRWEB) September 16, 2013 -- G4S Secure Solutions USA will participate in the “Be A Hero-Hire A Hero” Career, Education and Resource Expo at Citi Field, Queens, New York on September 20, 2013 as part of the company’s continued efforts to offer jobs to military veterans and their families.
G4S career and training representatives will be on site at the stadium to discuss job opportunities in the Tri-State area. The Career Fair will take place from 10am to 3pm. Veterans and their family members who are unable to make it to the Be A Hero-Hire A Hero event, but would still like to apply for a job at G4S, can log on to the G4S Career Center: http://www.usajobs.g4s.com.
“Our career center showcases job openings and accepts resumes 24 hours a day,” said Geoff Gerks, Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.
“So we encourage all veterans to log on, learn about our career opportunities across the U.S., and upload a resume. If you need help with creating a resume, the G4S Career Center can help with that too.”
“Returning veterans are a perfect fit for our G4S Custom Protection Officer program,” said Drew Levine, G4S Secure Solutions USA President. “Their skills, experience and dedication provide true value for our customers.”
G4S estimates that 25 percent of its employees are veterans, working in all sections of the company from entry level roles to senior management.
G4S has consistently been recognized for its full range of military outreach initiatives. G4S was recently named to the 2013 G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list for four consecutive years. G4S has also been awarded "Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military™ by CivilianJobs.com. Recently, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama recognized G4S today for its successful commitment to hiring returning military veterans and their families.
About G4S Secure Solutions
G4S Secure Solutions is the nation’s leading security company providing a wide range of security services and technology solutions. The G4S expertise in analyzing security needs and developing specialized programs enables customers to reduce the total cost of ownership for security and related services, and focus on quality improvement and risk reduction. For more information, visit: http://www.g4s.us.
About G4S
G4S, the leading global security and outsourcing group, specializes in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. G4S has operations in more than 120 countries and over 620,000 employees. For more information on G4S, visit http://www.g4s.com.
About Be A Hero-Hire A Hero:
Be A Hero-Hire A Hero is dedicated to giving back when our Heroes come back. Our Veterans’ Career Expos and hiring initiative focuses on creating a network of strategic alliances in corporate, educational and military resource based partnerships. Our mission is to empower our Veterans, Wounded Warriors and their family members of this cultural diverse community; offering a sound solution to a unique set of challenges and preparing them for a seamless integration from military to civilian life by providing the necessary foundation for success. Learn more at: http://www.beahero-hireahero.com.
Lew Pincus, G4S, http://www.g4s.com, (561) 691-6645, [email protected]
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