Chicago employee retention: Robust talent acquisition

Hiring the right security personnel requires more than meeting regulatory requirements—it takes intention, rigor, and consistency. This video highlights how GardaWorld Security approaches talent acquisition in Chicago, combining state licensing standards with additional layers of internal screening and selectivity.

With a one-in-fifteen hire ratio and a specialized talent acquisition team filtering hundreds of applicants, the goal is to bring in officers who meet both compliance and performance expectations. That level of selectivity supports not only better outcomes on-site, but also stronger long-term retention.

Quality starts at the point of entry—and it’s sustained through every step that follows.