City Group Security
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We City Group Security will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 City Group Security recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
We provide tailored training programs and mentorship opportunities to support the professional growth of current and former service members within our business. We offer subsidised Security Industry Authority (SIA) training courses through our training partner, ensuring that members of the armed forces community can gain essential licenses and qualifications for careers in security. We work with the Kings trust to gain commercial support for veterans. We provide assistance and guidance in the application process for SIA licenses, helping to navigate any complexities involved. We engage in outreach programs that raise awareness about the challenges faced by the armed forces community, promoting understanding and support within our workforce and the wider community. We can attend educational workshops to inform members of the armed forces community about career opportunities within the security industry, including pathways to advancement and sector demands. We provide easy access to our team, and online resources that detail industry practices, regulations, and professional development opportunities within the security sector. We have several ex-forces who work in City Group Security to provide reassurance and guidance. By fulfilling these commitments, City Group Security aims to create an inclusive environment that values and supports the armed forces community, ensuring that their transition into civilian life is met with understanding and opportunity.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.