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A G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. Publication - August 2019
W hat ’ s W ithin Message from the President
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Did You Know About?
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G4S Security Officer of the Year
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G4S Benefits: Purchasing Power
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Safety Moments: Back to School Safety
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Training and Development: College of VetResources
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Employee Discounts: Back to School Savings
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Celebrating Service: August Anniversaries
Publishers Drew Levine President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Sarah Booth Sr. VP of Marketing & Communications
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G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. 1395 University Boulevard Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: 1.800.275.8305 E-mail: editorial@usa.g4s.com Managing Editor Marshall Hastings Communications and Marketing Analyst
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A Message from the President Team, In August we recognized Custom Protection Officer Jared Drahman as the 2018 G4S Security Officer of the Year. It was a pleasure to welcome Jared and his father, Michael Walters, to our Jupiter Headquarters for the Ceremony. A G4S employee since 2016 Jared showed courage and selflessness when he put his life in harm’s way to help others during a shooting at one of our banking customer sites. I always look forward to recognizing our annual G4S Security Officer of the Year and reading the numerous nominations we receive from across the region as it reminds me of the fantastic men and women that are part of G4S from coast to coast. The opportunity to meet and talk to our yearly winner is an honor of mine and something I appreciate every summer. Jared’s actions last fall were inspirational and made him more than deserving of being named this year’s G4S Security Officer of the Year. While we honored Jared here at HQ, I also want to congratulate and thank every G4S Security Officer who was nominated this year and is deserving of recognition. Each individual who was nominated showed their own forms of bravery, from helping a suicidal individual, to preventing a young child from being struck by a car. I’d also like to thank all of our G4S Security Officers standing posts for our clients across the region. We would not be who we are as a company if it weren’t for the work of our security officers and their dedication to our clients and our company. Thank you for all that you do. Please join me in congratulating CPO Jared Drahman on being named the 2018 G4S Security Officer of the Year. Sincerely, Drew Levine President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA)
Meet Your G4S Leader Chuck Brock Chuck Brock ExecutiveVice President, Strategic Accounts G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Background: Chuck joined G4S in 1998 as an Account Manager in the Mid-Atlantic Region. He was promoted to General Manager in 2002 and held the role for three years. In 2006, Chuck was again promoted, this time to the Vice President of Strategic Accounts, managing the Strategic Accounts team that are responsible for major customers across the United States. After serving as Vice President for nine years, Chuck was named Senior Vice President in 2015 before being named Executive Vice President as part of the G4S Way of Operations. Prior to joining G4S, Chuck spent 17 years as a member of the United States Army Military Police Corps, serving at various locations across the globe. Chuck holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University.
Did You Know About?
Previous G4S Security Officer of the Year Recipients G4S Secure Solutions (USA) has proudly named 14 different G4S Security Officers of the Year since 2007. From multiple life-saving efforts, to pulling individuals from burning cars and preventing sexual assault, G4S has proudly recognized the many G4S Security Officers who have helped those in need. Below is the full list of G4S Security Officers of the Year since 2007. 2007 - CPO Alfred Deems (Orlando) 2008 - CPO Jason Frank (Miami) 2009 - CPO Igor Kovacevic (Memphis) 2010 - USO Mario Gutierrez (Riverside) 2011 - CPO Ruben Rendon (San Antonio) 2012 - USO Edward Spivie (Schenectady) 2013 - CPO Alexander Abaunza (West Palm Beach) and CPO Jeff Demerath (St. Louis) 2014 - USO Willie Johnson (Nashville) and USO Brian Polanco (Hawaii) 2015 - CPO Aleksandr Murry (Kansas City) 2016 - USO Douglas Dang (Hawaii) 2017 - USO Francisco Guerra-Speer (San Diego) 2018 - CPO Jared Drahman (Cincinnati) Congratulations to all the past winners, as well as to everyone who has been nominated over the past decade.
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G4S Employee Spotlight
G4S Honors 2018 Security Officer of the Year Jared Drahman
Left to Right: Patti Marmon,Vice President, Employee Relations; Nick Paros, Senior Vice President; CPO Jared Drahman; Lauren Saelens, Strategic Account Manager; Drew Levine, President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA); Kay Hughston,Vice President, Human Resources
JUPITER, Fla. — On September 6, 2018, a gunman opened fire in the lobby of a downtown building in Cincinnati, Ohio, killing three and wounding two others. In the midst of the shooting, on-duty G4S CPO Jared Drahman put his life on the line to protect patrons. As the gunman walked through the downtown building, Jared ushered patrons to safety, including pulling one man from the floor and into safety just as the gunman came around the corner. Jared remained with the individuals until emergency personnel arrived and secured the area. In recognition of Jared’s heroics, he was named the 2018 G4S Security Officer of the Year. In August, Jared was recognized during a ceremony at G4S headquarters in Florida.While G4S was proud to recognize Jared, the company is not the only one to thank him for his efforts. Last October, the Cincinnati Police awarded Jared with the Citizens Award of Bravery, noting that had it not been for Jared’s quick and brave actions, there very likely would have been additional victims during the incident.Additionally, the Cincinnati Bengals recognized Jared and fellow G4S CPO Ray Jackson during the September 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. We are extremely proud of Jared for putting his life on the line to save others. Along with the other eight G4S CPOs on duty, Jared was recognized in an October 2018 Shout Out, recognizing the entire team for their hard work during the active shooter event.The actions of Jared and the team exemplify what it means to be a G4S Security Officer and we are happy to have them on board. Congratulations and thank you for your efforts!
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G4S Employee Benefits
G4S Employee Benefits Purchasing Power
Purchasing Power helps you save money by avoiding high interest credit cards or rent-to-own stores, allowing you to buy brand name products and pay for them over time with the expense taken straight from your paycheck. The payments are spread across 12 months, allowing you to purchase items like televisions for as low as $12 per-pay-period, or computers for as low as $21 per-pay-period. Additionally, there is no interest, hidden fees or credit checks. First time buyers are eligible for 30% off the first order. You can shop now at www.G4S.PurchasingPower.com. You can also call 888.923.6236. How to participate • Visit www.G4S.PurchasingPower.com • Click “Sign Up” • Enter your email address and how often you are paid. G4S - Secure Solutions should already be entered in the Employer box • Once you’ve created your account, you can shop thousands of name brand products with no interest, no hidden fees and no credit checks Can you participate? • You must be at least 18 years of age • You must be an active full-time employee of G4S for at least 12 months • You must earn at least $16,000 per year • You must have a bank account or credit card (to be used in case of non-payment via payroll deduction) How to register: • Go to www.MyFinFit.com • Click Get Started Here • Enter your Contact Info and Company
How to log in: Log in to your FinFit account at www.MyFinFit.com Enter your username and password
If you have any additional questions, visit the G4S Benefits Service Center 24/7 at www.G4S.BenefitsNow.com, or contact your local G4S area office.
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G4S Safety Moments
August Safety Moments Back to School Safety
The start of another school year can evoke various emotions in both children and parents. While most kids think about who they will sit with at lunch and what they will wear on the first day of school, parents tend to think about the more pressing safety concerns. Some form of safety concern is present each time we leave the house, but there are specific concerns that come up when thinking of school. These concerns can include, transportation methods, playground safety and cell phone use.
Transportation in its various forms always presents some safety concerns. Whether the transportation method is walking, biking or driving to school, there are different things to keep in mind to create the safest trip possible. When walking, always walk on the sidewalk if it is an option, never dart out in front of a parked car, always look both ways when crossing the street and never walk while texting or talking on the phone. When biking, it is important to always wear a helmet, use hand signals when turning and watch for opening car doors and other hazards that may pop up. When driving, it is important to be aware of the more covert safety concerns that come with it. Never pass a bus loading or unloading children, do not block crosswalks and always yield to pedestrians. Another safety concern that often comes up when discussing school is playground safety. Although playgrounds have become safer, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that emergency departments still see 20,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related traumatic brain injury. This being said, it is important to take action in making playgrounds as safe as possible by making sure there is enough supervision present, making sure the equipment has adequate room around it for use, being aware of protruding hazards and making sure that all platforms have guardrails. Cell phones are apparent in our society today, and can act as both a positive and negative contribution to our daily lives. While providing access to immediate information and allowing us to contact whoever we need at the push of a button, they can also distract us from the world around us, heightening safety concerns. Since 2009, pedestrian fatalities have risen 46%. To combat these risks make sure to never cross the street when using your cell phone, do not walk with headphones in your ears and be very aware of your surroundings. These are just a few things to keep in mind as children head back to school. There are various ways that we can all increase safety in our lives, and it is up to us to seek out new ways we can decrease hazards. To get additional safety information, contact your local office or send an email to safety@usa.g4s.com.
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G4S Training and Development
Training and Development College of VetResources
The G4S North America Training Institute (NATI) is excited to announce the latest addition to G4Su: the College of VetResources. The College of VetResources is the new, one-stop-shop for military veteran employees at G4S and their families, allowing them to access information regarding Veteran Affairs and non-Veteran Affairs programs and services. These services are available for veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Resources include LinkedIn for Veterans — In collaboration with ID.me, LinkedIn offers U.S. service members and veterans a free one-year Premium subscription, including one year of access to LinkedIn Learning. StudyEdge — Returning to school can be stressful for veterans. However, help is available! StudyEdge, the leader in customizable online learning support, provides a free semester that allows veterans to access concise study guides, online explanation videos, and tutors for an array of subjects and classes. Skillsoft + USO — USO Pathfinder™ and Skillsoft offer FREE unlimited access to an entire library of training and certification tools including a vast array of business, digital and IT skills content. Note: Active duty service members (up to 12 months before leaving the military), military spouses, and veterans up to a year after they leave military service are eligible for this program. Veterans Crisis Line — free conlatesfidential support line that enables veterans, National Guard, Reserves and their family members to connect with caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can visit the College of VetResources by searching through G4Su. Training on G4Su For hundreds of training modules, materials and e-books, visit G4Su at www.myg4straining.com. To login • Enter your first initial of your first name, complete last name and last four of your employee ID/SSN number. Must use your official name of hire! (i.e. jsmith6789 • Password: naticu (all information should be entered in lowercase). If you have additional questions about the North America Training Institute, including how you can obtain certifications, course completion cards, please contact your local G4S office or the G4S North America Training Institute via email at nati@usa.g4s.com.
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Featured Employee Discounts
August Employee Discount Back to School Savings
With vacations wrapping up and the summer months nearing their end, it is officially back to school season. G4S is proud to partner with Perks at Work (www.perksatwork.com) to bring you exclusive savings on a number of things, including electronics to help everyone succeed as the new school year starts. Through Perks at Work, there are discounts on a number of electronic products, including up to 61 percent off HP products, up to 50 percent off Dell products and up to 70 percent off Samsung products, including many others. If you or a member of your family isn’t heading back to school but you’re still interested in learning something new, there are discounts through Rosetta Stone, including a lifetime subscription for just $179 total. Here’s how to take advantage of these discounts: • Login to Perks at Work at www.perksatwork.com • Click Electronics or search Rosetta Stone • Select from various providers or search for what you are looking for If you haven’t already registered on Perks at Work, getting access is fast and easy, simply follow these steps: • Go online to www.perksatwork.com • Click on the Register for Free button • Enter your email address in the Work Email field • Select G4S US as the company • Verify your Employee ID. It will be the first initial of your first name, your entire last name and the last four digits of your Social Security number, e.g. jsmith1234 Sign up for weekly or monthly notifications (www.perksatwork.com/myaccount/emailsetting) from Perks at Work to stay up-to-date on exclusive offers not available to the public and limited time offers available to you and your family. If you have any questions about employee discounts, contact Shantrese Scott in the Employee Benefits department at (561) 691-6588 or by email at shantrese.scott@usa.g4s.com.
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Celebrating Service
Employees Celebrating Anniversaries August 2019 40 Years
Georgia Theresa Manigault
25 Years
Illinois William Johns Keiondra Latham
Missouri Max Lyle Florida James Douglas Louann Gillette William Hammett New York Thomas Johnson Texas Helen Griggs Ronald Martin Juan Reyes Marquetta Woodard
20 Years
California Joaquin Chavez Hai Lam Raul Orellana Colorado Antonio Burchette Florida Ganel Fils Paul Morrison
Maryland Fernando Gross Minnesota Gloria Meyer Lisa Raley Ernest Robinson Roddie Zimbeck North Carolina Jamika Coe Demekech Fujaga Norberto Gutierrez Rashad Quicksey Henry Wilson Darron Young New York Jonathan Countryman George Felker William Fish Carl Marrero Robert Morgan
Victor Cipparrone Elizabeth Destouet Bertha Gills Johnathan Koe Rafael Lafon Sandra Martinez Jonathan Van Wyk Connecticut Dominic Salvetti
Florida Alvaro Alvarez Jennifer Archer Theresa Bulger Claude Dallas Carl Grandison Juan Romero Daniel Steady
Virginia David Chamberlain Karl Evans Dwayne Kirkland Chelicy Mosley Wilhelm Perry William Pitt Belinda White-Johnson
Hawaii Annalynn Ugalde
Washington Nusrat Muzaffar Tasheem Ward
Iowa Harlie Merritt
Ohio James Graham Jonathan Jones
Michigan Keith Chin
South Carolina Thomas Roberts David Young
Illinois Kent Carmichael Summer Reed
Tennessee Leon Brooks Cheryl Israel
Maryland Luner Volcy
New Jersey Monroe Higginbotham New York Anthony Mastrangelo
Texas Gabriel Ramos Viola Winn
Texas Linda Luna
Virginia James Martin
15 Years California Demarcius Dixon Eugene Plaza Jose Villadelgado
Wisconsin Brian Mehlhorn Anthony Meyer Tanner Paulson Adam Sitkiewitz
Florida Joshua Brisbine Tracy Haines Peter Legister Albert Mucciarone Ursula Taylor Thomas West
10 Years
Arizona Cynthia Hanson Arkansas Stephen Smith California Matthew Carmody
Tennessee Ted Miller Jennifer Tucker Texas Daryl Bourque Theresa Garcia
Illinois
Missouri Sonia Fennix
South Carolina Billy Price
Delaware Robert Wright
Idaho Mikhail Bartosh Johannes Claus Bruce Garin Paul Korslund Jr
Christopher Lakadat
Pennsylvania Joseph Curran
Mississippi Karrol Thomas Nebraska Mark Munro Scott Rhoads New York Richard Todaro Ohio Gene Brugger Shawn Rakes Marissa Williams-Payne Oklahoma Patricia Jordan David Taylor Oregon Jay Phillips
Wisconsin Keelin Brooks Matt Hassemer
5 Years
Arkansas Steven Willis Arizona Romeo Abracia Stanley James Ricardo Jaquez Richard Kindred Carleton Rhinehardt Philip Schnoor Bonnsang Seang Kathleen Webber Tyler Yurista California Kitty Aujla Tammy Bowden James Burns Oswaldo Chavarin Mike Cole Nicholas Cross Varee English Rawn Furlow Guadalupe Gonzales Anthony Gordon Vincent Guarino Jose Gutierrez Thomas Harang Robert Johnson jermaine loggins David Montiel Cesar Ojascastro Villedo Rios
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Celebrating Service
Employees Celebrating Anniversaries August 2019 5 Years Continued California Continued Robert Rosales Arif Salihbegovic Cameron Shafer David Torres Saul Torres Charles Valentine Devon Wright Colorado Laszlo Gaal Connecticut Todd Arcelaschi Tyler Brooks Michael McDaniel Lucascesar Rena Delaware Tarissa Brown Dawashia Corbin
Idaho Frederick Diamond Illinois John Lawson Demyoun Mables Diana Tapia Alesha Toberman Iowa Wanda Burge Alex Dick Cynthia Gerodias Daven Hatcher James Johnson Anthony Tichota Kansas John Carey Kentucky Amy Edwards
Florida Schubert Amedee Felix Barreto Dawn Brathwaite Martin Brown Virgil Carter Neal Davis Kendall Hawkins Anthony Hull Mark Leftridge Lucas Menezes Lisa Osborn David Palmer Gabino Reyes Samuel Sindab Romi Ulloa Jean Voltaire
Louisiana William Amos Jr.
Georgia Bryant Burns Mattley Frazier Brenda Harrigan Latonya Lockhart Tiffany Robinson Roxanne Rodriguez Robbie Scandrick Veronica Thomas
Minnesota Kimberly Love
Hawaii Iakopo Fuimaono Glen Peneku Robert Silva Chayce Williams
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Maine George Lawson Maryland La Tonya Gause Kiyarna Kennedy Massachusetts David Brewer William Madden Michigan Robert Bowman Lynn Williams
Missouri Timothy Boyd Nebraska Marom Acouth Benjamin Buckley Howard Jensen Jason McConnell Anthony Rogers Peter Thomas Francis Tonshi Carl Viacrucis Richard Weiler David Ziola
Nevada Ozgur Aktas Kenneth Wallace John Williams
Pennsylvania Latoya Bickerstaff Albert Dorrick Seth Weary
New Hampshire Aaron Alcorn
South Carolina Karisha Benbow Susan Eager Charlyn Hamann Jamie Hill Deborah Jenkins Jones Tony Martin Pia Nelson
New Jersey Amos Boyeah Essam Hassan Theodore Jenkins Jr. Ansu Telleh New Mexico David Simmons New York Delroy Bonner Brandon Canfield Kareem Hacker Syed Jaffari Donald Powe JR Jennifer Pyrciak Thomas Sauer Christopher Schemer Ramar Smith Richard Taveras Joseph Zedick North Carolina Kimberly Barbee Marcus Brown David Davenport James Davis Antonio Duncan Timothy Eckert Shawn Hayes Bobbie Howard-Hockaday Christopher Huff Michael Jordan Ivan D. McLaughlin Timothy Purdy Connie Richardson Ohio Zachary Edwards Loretta Hatfield Oklahoma Chris Craine Charles Payette Charles Woolman Oregon Aerton Pereira Robert Wright
Tennessee Chad Callahan Robert Detrick Chris Duke Jim Henderson David Marlow William McMurray William Phelps James Thompson Roy Whitaker Texas Tiffany Brazier Daidra Breaux Constance Brown Willie Coleman Brad Driskell Shavonne Fowler Joseph Hendrix Robert Hettenhouser Kimberley Hickmon Susan Lamkin Carl Lewis Virginia William Aberger Herbert Blowe Washington Carlos Quiroz West Virginia Wayne Kunsman Stace Rice Wisconsin Michael Marco Frank Wheeler Wyoming Lara Becker