Salary Survey 2011: public image of security top of mind

December 14, 2011

Compensation, career options and training opportunities are perpetual concerns, according to the results of the annual Canadian Security Salary Survey, but the most pressing workplace issue for 2011 was the public image of security.

When asked, “What is the most pressing workplace issue for the security industry?” 16.5 per cent said career opportunities, and 16.9 per cent said remuneration. The most common response was “public image of security,” which was chosen by 17.7 per cent of respondents.

Comments from respondents expressed concern over the stereotypes that continue to haunt security, particularly on the uniformed side of the business — concerns over the perception of security officers as “mall cops” or “rent-a-cops.” Read more