Security officers are essential and deserve fair pay, healthcare, training, respect, and the freedom to join a union.
Jordan Drayton is a union security officer at Temple University’s Liacouras Garage, a busy public parking facility in the heart of North Philadelphia. On any given shift, the job can change instantly. From attempted car thefts and public intoxication to violent encounters, Jordan is expected to be a first responder and safekeeper of his community.
On January 29, 2026, New York City took a historic step to protect the protectors.
When Donald Trump claimed that “people don’t care about affordability,” Tyrone Patterson, a Philadelphia security officer, took to social media to set the record straight.
Since the pandemic started, officers have shown up every day to keep everyone as safe as possible risking their health.
Learn MoreThroughout the pandemic, security officers go to work every day and risk their health and their families' health in order to protect the people of Rhode Island.
Learn MoreNYC’s Aland Etienne Safety & Security Act is an opportunity to commemorate a hero.
Learn MoreSince 2000, SEIU's Stand for Security campaign has united over 80,000 security officers across more than 30 cities. Join us!
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