“We Care” in Action: Arrow Security Opening Doors of Opportunity to Bronx Officers 

After seeing the Bronx Times story, three local security companies – Fields Protective Services, Natures Finest Security and Arrow Security – reached out to express sympathy for the guards – and to offer them jobs. Arrow Security, which has 6,800 employees across seven states, is also offering sign-on bonuses to help the workers recoup some of their missing pay.  
 
Company President AJ Caro, who has 30 years of experience in the industry, said he was sad but not surprised to see the news about Westech. Vassell had a reputation for buying up companies, running out of money and then reselling, leaving employees hanging, he said.  
 
“I don’t think this is the first time he’s done something like this,” said Caro.  

His company has committed at least $10,000 for workers who can show that Westech owes them money and are subsequently hired by Arrow. A client of theirs heard about the employees’ plight and also contributed to the fund, which Caro said will likely be re-upped if needed.   

He said he felt sorry for the guards and for the damage done to his industry. “It’s already a hard, demanding job,” he said. 

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And while it is common to see pay discrepancies due to issues clocking in and out, Caro said most security companies are trustworthy and highly stable. As an added protection, many of Arrow’s clients are union sites, and security guards there become union members – thereby eliminating the kinds of problems found at Westech, he said.  
 
As for his own company, “We’ve never missed a pay period,” said Caro. “I wouldn’t eat, personally, if I had people I wasn’t paying.” 
 
Caro said the demand for security services is growing in certain areas. While the profession is growing slower than average nationwide — about two percent per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics – New York City is adding migrant housing, transitional shelters and other sites that often employ security services, said Caro.  
 
He said there would be plenty of work for former Westech guards. “We need people.”