The security company DeterTech has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. It means making a public pledge of support for the armed forces community. The company has received the Bronze Award in recognition of its commitments and track record of being a forces-friendly employer.
The firm says that a significant proportion of the workforce has served in the military and/or civilian policing. This has equipped them with transferable skills such as leadership, resilience, problem-solving and teamwork, DeterTech says.
Laura Rich, Specialist HR Advisor at DeterTech, says: โSigning up to the Armed Forces Commitment is one of the many ways we show our dedication to delivering greater peace of mind to people and communities, every day. The dedication, resilience and unique skills of those who serve โ or have served โ in the Armed Forces align closely with our values of being Committed, Inclusive and Ambitious. Weโre honoured to support the Armed Forces community and to create a workplace where their contributions are recognised and valued.โ
Mark Fitzpatrick, Director of Group Operations, DeterTech, is a former serving member of the armed forces. He adds: โDeterTech doesnโt just talk about values โ we live them. Having served myself I know just how important it is to feel supported when transitioning to civilian life. As someone who has gone on to bring other members of the armed forces community into the business, Iโm also aware just what an asset they are to ourselves and our customers.โ
DeterTech, whose products include the Smartwater marking liquid and PID 360 building site remote monitoring tripods, pictured, adds that it’s reviewing its internal policies and aiming for the Silver Award. Visit www.detertech.com.
About the Covenant
It offers the principles that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. It focuses on ensuring members of the armed forces community have the same access and opportunities as any other citizen, including to employment, housing and healthcare. Visit https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/.
