Uncovering Synergies between Guarding and EP | Tim Keller

Guarding whether manned or mobile is the starting pathway many
pursue in the security sector so is it time to shine a positive
light on skillsets developed that might be transferable to other
sectors like EP?


This week we are very pleased to welcome Tim Keller, recently
departed SVP for North America at Securitas to ask:


Is it possible to progress through the corporate ranks of a
larger manned guarding provider when compared to a boutique firm?

What skillset are larger manned guarding companies looking
for from entry level candidates?

Is there a 'revolving door' between executive protection and
manned guarding depending on the economic climate?

Will we ever see robot guards augmenting the service?

What are the greatest challenges ahead for manned and mobile
guarding?



More about Tim:


Tim Keller, CPP most recently served as the Northeast Region
President at Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., one of the
world’s largest security firms, based in New York City. He
provided leadership to over 14,000 employees throughout eight
states. Tim brings over 30 years of experience in the security
industry and has held several leadership positions in the areas
of Protective Services, Investigations, and Fraud Prevention,
including his prior role as President of Securitas’ Mobile
division in US & Canada.


Tim proudly served in the United States Naval Reserve as an
Intelligence Officer.





Tim also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Benedictine University
as part of the criminal justice program. His educational
accomplishments include a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
from Louisiana State University and Master of Arts in Business
and Organizational Security Management from Webster University.
Tim has also earned the prestigious Certified Protection
Professional (CPP) designation from the American Society for
Industrial Security (ASIS) in 2007, further solidifying his
security expertise. He is a speaker at many industry events and
has published several white papers and articles as a subject
matter expert on security and investigations 





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