Newark NJ: Gateway Security Inc. announced today that it now actively employs 1,000 Newark residents.

"We are very proud to be a Newark company through and through," said Gateway Security Inc. CEO Kurus Elavia, "we were founded here in 1979 and have our headquarters here. By breaking the 1,000 threshold in Newark resident employees, we have proven our commitment to this great city."

"The salaries we pay our 1,000 employees living in the city is making a significant impact on Newark's economy." said Elavia. "What's more, of these 1,000 employees nearly half have been with us for a year or longer and many have received promotions and raises - employees understand they can build a career here at Gateway Security."

Gateway Security, Inc. is privately held and delivers premium security and frontline customer relationship services to the region's three major airports, largest healthcare facilities, many Fortune 50 companies and international real estate management companies.

The company is known for its superior customer service, expert recruitment, security training and retention of its 4,000 employees. In an industry plagued with high turnover rates, Gateway Security is remain remarkably low.

Gateway Security was recognized as the Fastest Growing Urban Company for three consecutive years by Inc. Magazine. In 2004, Gateway Security was named the New Jersey Family Business of the Year by the Rothman Institute Family Business forum at Fairleigh Dickenson University.