National Security Technician Day Scheduled for Jan. 23
National Security Technician Day is ‘dedicated to recognizing the valuable work security technicians do to secure our nation.’
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SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across the country.
FAST “encourages all businesses and individuals in the security industry to recognize the hard work, dedication and skills that security technicians provide” as part of the third annual celebration, according to the foundation announcement.
“From the installation of security solutions to the configuration and service of this equipment, the efforts of security technicians are essential to the delivery and function of security technologies that protect our country, its citizens, businesses and government,” the announcement says. “The skilled work of security technicians underpins the safety of our homes and even our nation’s homeland security.”
Why FAST Celebrates National Security Technician Day
“National Security Technician Day is a moment to spotlight the exceptional contributions of our unsung heroes of security,” says Kerri Sutherland, chairperson of the FAST board of directors and manager of human resources business partnerships at Axis Communications, in the announcement.
“This day provides a vital opportunity to honor the expertise, dedication and countless efforts of security technicians who adapt to our ever-changing world to protect our communities and drive our industry forward,” she says. “We are honored to champion the efforts of these individuals, whose work forms the backbone of our industry.”
Sutherland “look[s] forward to coming together on Jan. 23 to celebrate their achievements and recognize the critical role they play in shaping our industry,” she says.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) are recommending companies “make their appreciation demonstrable to the security technicians at their company or their partner companies,” the FAST announcement says.
National Security Technician Day has been formally registered on the National Day Calendar, and FAST will provide ESA and SIA members with marketing resources to support companies’ communications and activities to celebrate these valuable employees who install and service security systems.
SIA, ESA and FAST encourage the security industry to join us in making this day memorable for those who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Spread the Word: Amplify the celebration by sharing your stories and appreciation on social media using the hashtag #NationalSecurityTechnicianDay. Tag FAST in your posts to help us highlight these incredible professionals.
- Celebrate Your Technicians: Organize special events, offer tokens of appreciation like gifts or bonuses, or consider giving them extra time off. These gestures, big or small, go a long way in showing gratitude and boosting morale.
To learn more about National Security Technician Day on Jan. 23, please visit the FAST website or contact FAST at [email protected].
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