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Jessica Ortiz is Blackstone’s 2014 Officer of the Year

Fourth Recipient of The Fallen 33 Award

 

                Phoenix – Blackstone Security Services, Inc. El Paso Division 52 security officer Jessica Ortiz has been given the Fallen 33 Award for being named the company’s 2014 Officer of the Year. The announcement was made during the company’s semiannual Managers’ Summit at its corporate headquarters. Jessica was flown to Phoenix for the announcement.

                “I feel very honored and excited,” Jessica said. “I’ve never won any award for any job. This is overwhelming but in a good sense.”

                Jessica becomes the fourth recipient of the Fallen 33 Award, Blackstone’s homage to the 33 private security officers who perished in the Twin Towers on 9-11 attempting to save civilian lives along with other first responders. Jessica became eligible for the award after being name Officer of the Quarter for the El Paso Division.

Jessica received a certificate, a plaque, a check and a standing ovation from the managers present, including President & CEO Dan Swindall, Executive Vice President Jeanne Croft and Vanessa Polanco, Jessica’s manager in El Paso. It was an emotional moment.

                Winning the award was not the only “first” Jessica experienced. It was also her first time flying on a passenger jet, something she has carefully avoided because of a fear of flying. She overcame that fear just like she overcomes any obstacle that gets in her way. She had a good day. “It was a little nerve-wracking, but exciting she said. “I’m a big roller coaster fan but getting on that plane was quite a ride.”

Polanco said she knew Jessica would come through on the plane ride the same way she comes through on the job. “She’s very strong-willed and a fast learner,” Polanco said. “Like any young person she is smart with electronics and has a great wit about her.”

Polanco said Jessica’s versatility was demonstrated when she was brought in to the division office to help with the acquisition of a critical certification. “She caught on so quickly to our system,” Polanco said. “She brings to our staff here in El Paso a new light and a fresh start. She is professional and proficient. This is why we are so happy she was selected Officer of the Year for 2014.”

                Jessica, said she loves her job, but it wasn’t her first career choice. “Growing up I never thought about security, I wanted to be a doctor,” she said. But once I got into security I found it was amazing. I learn something new each day and I wasn’t expecting anything to this extent at all.”

                Jessica is an El Paso native and a graduate of Eastwood High School. The youngest of three children, Jessica will use this as a springboard to begin giving back to her parents. “My Mom will be proud,” she said. “My parents broke their backs for us so it’s time for payback.”

                Jessica’s advice to fellow employees is a good mindset and work hard. “Give your all and good things will happen,” she said. “This is such an honor, but there’s no stopping now. We’ll just keep going forward.”

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