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Guardian Security is Seeking to Hire a Financial Analyst
Guardian Security Systems, Inc. is seeking a Financial Analyst! This is a new role at our Company and will report directly to the CFO. The position is full-time and can be based out of any of our offices (Seattle, Bellingham, Tacoma, and Yakima). We are open to hybrid and remote (Pacific Time) work options as well.
Read MoreSeattle Alarm Ordinances and Verification
If your property is in Seattle, it’s important to know the Seattle alarm ordinances that govern the way law enforcement will respond to your alarm signal. The Seattle Police Department is burdened by 11,000 false alarms per year, placing an undue drain on their resources in a time of heightened crime, homelessness and other priorities. Because of this, it’s critical that everyone in the city does their part to minimize the occurrence of false alarms. In addition, property owners want to do all they can to prevent themselves from incurring false alarm fines from the city.
Read MoreWhat is Enhanced Call Verification?
Enhanced call verification, or ECV, is a code found in the alarm ordinances of various authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), such as a city or county. If an AHJ has the ECV code in their alarm ordinance, that means enhanced call verification must take place before law enforcement will respond to an alarm signal dispatch. When a resident’s alarm signal is triggered, the city requires the alarm monitoring provider to verify the emergency by making two phone calls before they dispatch police to the location of the alarm.
Read MoreSupply Chain Solutions for Alarm Equipment Delays
The impact of the nationwide supply chain crisis has been severe on the electronic security industry. Experts in our field have forecasted that the delays on inventory could last well into 2022, and possibly longer. For many alarm equipment dealers, lag times for popular brands have been up to six months. Fortunately, we have good news at Guardian Security.
Read MoreYakima Alarm Ordinances and Verification
Alarm ordinances in Washington state are different in every city, with each Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ, typically a city or county) having license to enforce their own rules for how security alarm signals are treated by law enforcement. This is a necessary measure to align alarm ordinances with each city or county.
Read MoreAES Radio for Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring in Washington State
All commercial buildings are required to have a monitored fire alarm system installed. For high quality commercial fire alarm monitoring in Washington state or elsewhere, mesh radio technology provides the best signal communication. Find out what mesh radio alarm monitoring is and why we believe it’s the best choice for monitoring your commercial fire alarm.
Read MoreThe 3G Network On Your Alarm Panel is Expiring. Contact Us Today!
As cellular technology continues to progress, cellular providers such as AT&T and Verizon will be phasing out the 3G cellular network on which your system currently communicates. As the network is decommissioned, the strength of your alarm transmissions will become increasingly unreliable until your system no longer communicates.
Read MoreKennewick Alarm Ordinances and Verification
Because code requirements for alarm signals vary from city to city in Washington state, it’s the responsibility of every homeowner who has a monitored security system installed to know the ordinances of their specific town.
Read MoreHow Video Verification of Your Alarm Signal Works
For effective crime intervention and the most robust intrusion detection possible, we recommend alarm verification through our video verification service. Guardian Security delivers video verification to establishments throughout Washington state. Here is what this alarm verification service involves, and how it can deeply enhance the security of your property.
Read MoreBellingham Alarm Ordinances and Verification
Did you know that the code requirements for alarm signals vary by municipality? In Washington state, each Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as a city or county, is expected to adopt their own processes for handling security alarm signals. Because occurrences of false alarms and the nature of emergencies can vary by area, it’s important to know what your local AHJ’s own procedures are for law enforcement response to alarm signals.
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