Security

Last edited 94 days ago by Dakota Younger.

Overview

Boon enables security companies—whether focused on physical security services or digital infrastructure—to scale trusted hiring quickly and cost-effectively. In an industry where trust, speed, and clearance matter, Boon unlocks high-quality referrals from your workforce, clients, and partners.

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Pain Points Boon Solves in Security Hiring

1. High Turnover and Low Retention

Physical security and cybersecurity roles are known for high churn, which compromises service continuity and client trust.

Boon drives better retention through trusted referrals with proven track records.

Referral hires show 32% lower attrition rates.

2. Urgent Backfill Needs and Short-Notice Hiring

Guard no-shows, event coverage, or immediate client requests require rapid staffing.

Boon enables fast mobilization through internal and external networks.

Referrals flow within hours, not days.

3. Credential and Clearance Complexity

Many roles require specific certifications or background clearance (e.g., TWIC, DoD, CISSP).

Boon allows targeting of credential-specific campaigns.

Reduces wasted time on unqualified applicants.

4. Distributed and Field-Based Teams

Manual programs are hard to scale across multiple locations, contracts, or client sites.

Boon supports geofenced, client-specific, and shift-based referral flows.

Mobile-first UX works seamlessly for field supervisors and guards.

5. Margin Sensitivity and Cost Control

With tight contracts and thin margins, hiring costs must stay low and predictable.

Boon eliminates recruiter commissions and reduces reliance on expensive job boards.

Budget control through fixed and variable reward options.

6. Administrative and Compliance Overload

Security vendors must manage hiring across states and clients with full audit trails.

Boon automates attribution, reward tracking, and compliance reporting.

Works seamlessly across subcontractor, W2, and 1099 models.

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Why Boon is a Fit for Security-Focused Organizations

1. Trusted Network-Based Hiring

Whether it’s hiring a cleared security engineer or a dependable on-site guard, referrals drive better outcomes in high-trust environments.

Boon leverages internal teams, contractor networks, and trusted partners to surface reliable candidates.

Referrals reduce risk of no-shows, misconduct, or misalignment.

2. Faster Hiring for High-Turnover and High-Clearance Roles

Security roles are often urgent to fill, and traditional sourcing doesn’t keep pace.

Boon reduces time-to-hire by up to 52% via always-on referral programs.

Suitable for cleared or credentialed roles requiring reliability and vetting.

3. Lower Cost per Hire in a Margin-Sensitive Industry

Most security firms operate on tight margins or government contracts, leaving little room for agency or job board waste.

Boon delivers hires at a fraction of third-party recruiter cost.

Fixed pricing and scalable reward structures help control spend across accounts.

4. Minimal Admin Overhead

Referral programs can be a burden to run manually, especially for distributed or field-based security teams.

Boon automates tracking, reward logic, and multi-location attribution.

Dashboards provide visibility across shifts, clients, and geos.

5. Role-Specific Segmentation

Security firms need to fill roles with distinct requirements—from shift-based guards to CISSP-certified analysts.

Boon supports segmented referral bonuses and priority hiring flows.

Custom campaigns for specialized licenses, locations, or customer contracts.

6. Improved Retention in Trust-Critical Roles

Referred hires stay longer and show stronger early performance—key for industries where turnover undermines client trust.

Boon improves retention through better fit and mission alignment.

Clients see up to 32% lower attrition with referral-based hiring.

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Example Applications

Physical Security Providers

Staff shift-based guard roles faster by activating local teams and supervisors.

Ensure rapid backfill for no-shows or short-notice event work.

Cybersecurity & Tech-Enabled Security Firms

Tap current engineers and network ops teams to refer trusted peers.

Use Boon Pay to handle cleared candidate referral bonuses with audit-friendly compliance.

Private & Executive Protection Agencies

Source discreet, experienced protection professionals via trusted referrals.

Track candidate histories and avoid duplicate referrals with multi-client transparency.