When it comes to addressing the talent crisis in the security industry, the faces of the future will need to be much more diverse than those of the past.
It would be hard to find a topic more pressing across the entire security industry than the current workforce shortage. From manufacturers to security integrators, the issue of finding and keeping great employees is among the top concerns of nearly everyone. This has been an ongoing issue for some time; but with a roaring economy, historically low unemployment and rapid technology shifts, the issue is quickly reaching critical mass.
The security industry is hardly alone. Nearly every industry is facing a shortage of workers — particularly technical talent. But there are a number of reasons the security field may be feeling it more acutely.“Like many other industries, technical and field-related associates are hard to find because they’re in very high demand across the board,” says Stephanie Higgins, senior director of human resources for Securitas Electronic Security Inc., Uniontown, Ohio (SDM’s 2019 Integrator of the Year). “The influx of integrated technology in recent years has increased demand for this type of talent.”