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Protecting the people, property and assets with expert security services is Wackenhut’s core competency.  Anticipating and responding to the changing needs of a diverse client base is what sets Wackenhut apart. Developing innovative security solutions and providing customer focused value added services keeps Wackenhut at the forefront of the security industry. Here are just a few of the factors that keep Wackenhut on top, year after year:

SAFETY Act Certification and Designation: Wackenhut is the first security company to receive both certification and designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Wackenhut Training Institute (WTI): WTI is the corporate university for Wackenhut employees. It is the company’s belief that it cannot fully service its clients without proper inside training and education of all team members. WTI offers state-of-the-art facilities where employees learn today’s and tomorrow’s security standards.

Information Technology: Wackenhut has the industries most advanced portfolio of Information Technology capabilities including proprietary state of the art scheduling, check in, incident tracking, site inspection and on line Key Performance Indicator reporting..

Advanced Employee Screening Procedures:
Wackenhut’s industry leading National Research Center (WNRC) and integrated payroll system safeguards guarantee every new or rehired security officer has been fully vetted prior to post assignment..

ISO 9001:2000 registrations
By pursuing and maintaining the industries most stringent benchmarked standards Wackenhut customers are assured of a process approach to quality management. The International Organization of Standards (ISO) 9001:2000 specifies requirements for organizations that need to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide services that meet customer and applicable regulatory requirements.  The Wackenhut Training Institute, Human Resources Department, National Accounts Group and strategic area offices have received this respected third party endorsement demonstrating Wackenhut’s commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction.

Awards and Recognition:
   -100 Most Admired Companies, Fortune Magazine
   -Corporation of the Year, Florida Regional Minority Business Council
   -Military Employer of the Year, TA (Transition Assistance) Online
   -Patriotic Employer Above and Beyond Award, National Committee for
   Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
   -US Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Professionalism with Integrity
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