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June 24, 2024
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Founded in 2011, Securatech, a Michigan-based company providing technology security and monitoring services, has achieved Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status in just two years in the program from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA).
Since its creation in 2013, the Veteran-Friendly Employer program has recognized more than 601 Michigan employers with either Bronze-, Silver- or Gold-level status for their efforts in supporting the recruitment, training, and retention of veteran workforce talent. The prestigious Gold-level designation has only been granted to 5 percent of those companies. To be designated as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer, employers must retain at least 75 percent of veteran hires over the most recent 12 months, implement internal veteran support networks, and have a veteran-specific onboarding and orientation process, among other requirements.
"Achieving Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status is a significant milestone for Securatech," said Rudy Patros, chief executive officer and president of Securatech. "This recognition underscores our commitment to supporting veterans by providing meaningful employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace where their unique skills and experiences are valued and utilized. We are dedicated to ensuring that veterans can thrive and continue to serve our community with the same dedication they demonstrated in their military service."
With just over 100 employees, 20 employees identify as veterans, and Securatech offers pay incentives for candidates with military experience up to $4 more per hour. In 2022, Securatech became a Veteran Connector and continues to grow their veteran employee support services. In addition to a tailored employee orientation for new employees that identify as veterans, Securatech is establishing a veteran employee resource group to provide support for their veteran employees.
“The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is proud to honor Securatech as our 31st Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer,” said MVAA Director Brian L. Love. “Joining the program in early 2022 at the Silver-level, we are impressed with Securatech's dedication to support veterans in their workforce and achieving Gold-level in just two years. It's critical to the success of Michigan's workforce for our employers to prioritize recruiting and retaining veterans as they possess integrity, honesty, discipline, and resilience.”
Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency Director Brian L. Love (right) presented Securatech President and CEO Rudy Patros (left) with MVAA's Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer award Monday, June 24, 2024 in Farmington Hills.
Veteran-Friendly Employer Program:
MVAA recognizes employers that commit to military veteran recruitment, training and retention practices by awarding those employers Gold, Silver and Bronze level status as Veteran-Friendly Employers. MVAA's Veteran-Friendly Employer program helps qualified organizations recruit and retain top veteran talent while providing others a road map to improve their recruitment efforts.
MVAA will assist employers as they develop and improve their efforts to recruit and retain high-quality veteran candidates. Employers who meet the criteria will be publicly recognized and allowed to use the Gold, Silver or Bronze Michigan Veteran-Friendly Employer logo to market themselves to potential veteran applicants.
If your organization would like to be recognized as a Veteran-Friendly Employer, please review the criteria and fill out and submit the Veteran-Friendly Employer Application.