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THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

CALSAGA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is delighted to feature MPS Security in this quarter’s Membership Spotlight. MPS Security offers an extensive range of services, including close protection, personal and residential security, event security, industrial and commercial property security, access control, foot and vehicle patrols, alarm response, loss […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – HOW A 24/7 DISPATCH SERVICE REVOLUTIONIZED MY ROLE AS A HIGH-LEVEL MANAGER IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

How a 24/7 Dispatch Service Revolutionized My Role as a High-Level Manager in the Security Industry Jacqueline King, Guardian Secure Solutions LLC, CALSAGA Member As a high-level manager in a security company that operates around the clock, my phone never seemed to stop ringing. From early morning until late at night, our 24/7 line was […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – APPLYING EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

Applying Employee Incentive Programs in the Security Industry Chris Shumaker, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Although United States employers added 206,000 jobs to the economy, the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, reported the Bureau of Labor Statistics in June 2024. These facts coupled with the low labor force participation rate shows that the […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

Private Equity Investments in the Security Industry Joe Yacano, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner Private equity firms that specialize in buying and managing companies before selling them for a profit have shown increased interest in the security industry due to the resilience security guard companies have shown during recent economic downturns, their recurring […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – CAL/OSHA’S NEW INDOOR HEAT REGULATIONS WAS APPROVED 7-23-24 & WENT INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY

Cal/OSHA’s New Indoor Heat Regulations Was Approved 7-23-24 and Went Into Effect Immediately Shaun Kelly, Assured Partners , CALSAGA Preferred Broker Hope everyone is doing well and staying cool. Change is inevitable! Cal/OSHA’s new regulations, “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment” [Title 8, Section 3396] was approved 7-23-24 and went into effect immediately to […]

THE CALIFORNIAN 2024 Q3 – SECURITY GUARD BREAK: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS & HOW TO MITIGATE COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES

Security Guard Breaks: Legal Requirements & How to Mitigate Compliance Challenges Jeff DiDomenico, VP Business Development & Strategy, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik Companies are facing a surge in lawsuits for failing to correctly compensate employees for their break times. Recent years have seen a noticeable uptick in these legal challenges, with hundreds of lawsuits being filed […]

The Californian 2024 Q2 – Member Spotlight: Fisotec Security

Member Spotlight: Fisotec Security Ashlee Cervantes, CALSAGA Ambassador Committee Chair The CALSAGA Ambassador Committee is proud to spotlight one of our very own this quarter, Fisotec Security Inc. Fisotec is not only one of CALSAGA’s longest running members, of 18 years, their executive management team collectively boasts 106+ years in the industry. Their Mission Statement […]

The Californian 2024 Q2 – FROM COMPLEXITY TO CLARITY: CLEAERING THE HURDLES OF PAYROLL

From Complexity to Clarity: Clearing the Hurdles of Payroll Jordan Wallach, Belfry Software, Associate Member Handling payroll in the security industry is notoriously complicated. Each contract is different, with pay rates that could change based on site, time of day, overtime & holidays, qualifications, and more. This variability makes the payroll process very challenging and […]

The Californian 2024 Q2 – ENSURING PAY DATA REPORTING COMPLIANCE THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Ensuring Pay Data Reporting Compliance Through Technology Jeff DiDomenico, Trackforce Valiant + TrackTik, Network Partner California employers must take note of new legislation around employee pay data that could come with fines if they don’t comply. Back in 2020, California required employers with 100 or more employees to report certain pay data to the California […]

The Californian 2024 Q2 – WOMEN IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY: TRENDS, CHALLENGES & ADVICE

Women In the Security Industry: Trends, Challenges and Advice Jill Davie, TEAM Software by WorkWave, CALSAGA Network Partner For security employers in today’s market, it’s important to understand the labor pool to encourage diversity in the workforce.  Women in the security industry only represent 22.5% of the leadership roles and only 24.9% of guards,  according […]