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Summit Security Services Inc
Summit is a privately-owned contract security firm, headquartered in Uniondale, New York. Founded in 1976, we have grown into one of the largest privately-held security firms. We now have nearly 5,000 employees, working in multiple regional office locations throughout the Northeast and Eastern Seaboard and serving over 700 clients in a wide range of markets. At Summit, EVERYTHING MATTERS.
We have always believed outstanding people are the key to our success. Through the efforts of our employees, Summit Security Services, Inc. has become a leader in our industry. We offer all employees a solid benefits program that exceeds the norms of the security industry, including: weekly paychecks, competitive wages, uniforms and equipment free of charge, employee referral programs with cash incentives, training and professional development, direct deposit, opportunity for advancement, prestigious assignments, robust rewards and incentives, security officer newsletters showcasing employees success stories, security tips, raffles and updates.
We have always believed outstanding people are the key to our success. Through the efforts of our employees, Summit Security Services, Inc. has become a leader in our industry. We offer all employees a solid benefits program that exceeds the norms of the security industry, including: weekly paychecks, competitive wages, uniforms and equipment free of charge, employee referral programs with cash incentives, training and professional development, direct deposit, opportunity for advancement, prestigious assignments, robust rewards and incentives, security officer newsletters showcasing employees success stories, security tips, raffles and updates.
Vision
Our goal is to be the leading company in the security industry, building long-term relationships with our clients through superior service and total client satisfaction.
Mission
Maintain a Company-wide commitment to serve our clients and our business and to work individually and as a team at our best; and foster a work environment that values diversity, recognizes contributions, and allows opportunity for personal growth, challenge, and reward.
Additional Culture Details
At Summit we invest in our people and firmly believe in recognizing strong performance. One of the many opportunities employees have with Summit is the ability to explore different jobs and advance in their career. Career development can involve a “lateral” move to gain new experience and skills, or a promotion where they can take on greater responsibilities. Every Summit Security employee is among the best in the industry, but some excel and go even further than above and beyond—and we believe in rewarding them. Recognition for a job well done is our way of ensuring our employees are happy and feel appreciated every day. At Summit Security, we make it our mission to provide employees with a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages equity and embraces and empowers excellence in all employees. Summit’s devotion to diversity and inclusion of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities doesn’t stop at the hiring process—it’s woven into our never-ending commitment to producing the best security solutions in the industry. Our mission of inclusion extends into our supplier and vendor relationships, our Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) commitments, and our community outreach efforts. We credit Summit’s growth and prosperity to the talent and success of our diverse employee population, so we empower and equip all of our employees to become the best of the best and rise to the challenge—and reward—of coveted leadership positions. Summit leverages technology to provide more tools for touching each employee, which leads to improving employee morale and motivation, lower turnover, increased employee skills and knowledge and enhances Summit’s culture. Through Summit’s employee portal, eHub, we provide electronic time capture, constant employee messaging and training. Summit’s onboarding program enhances employee experience during the entire hiring process and beyond. With various touch points throughout the first 90 days of employment, Summit’s onboarding program boosts new hire productivity, increases their engagement in the workplace and improves employee efficiency and retention. All of Summits programs and processes are designed to help our employees realize that at Summit, EVERYTHING and EVERYONE MATTERS
Values
- Commitment to excellence and client satisfaction
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