Why Values Matter in Global Security Hiring: How Enteles Embeds Integrity in Every Search

Why Values Matter in Global Security Recruitment

In an era of evolving risks and expanding corporate responsibilities, hiring the right security leaders is more than ever. Global security professionals are expected not only to safeguard assets and people but also align with the ethical standards and cultural values of the organisations they protect. At enteles, we believe that integrity isn't just a desirable trait in candidates; it's the foundation of effective, sustainable security leadership.

How Enteles Embeds Integrity in Every Search

1. The Rising Importance of Values in Security Leadership

Once seen Corporate security is no longer a siloed function. from boardrooms to field operations, security leaders influence business continuity, brand reputation, and stakeholder trust. As organisations face increasingly complex threats, such as geopolitical instability and insider risk, the need for security professionals who lead with transparency, accountability, and moral clarity has never been more acute.

A 2023 survey by the ASIS Foundation and The Clarity Factory found that 82% of security leaders believe values-based leadership is essential for managing future risks (ASIS Foundation, 2023). Values such as integrity, humility, and inclusiveness are seen not only as ethical imperatives, but as strategic advantages in high-stakes environments.

 2. How Enteles Integrates Values into the Recruitment Process

At enteles, we've placed corporate security and investigations professionals in over 60 countries. Our experience has proven that the most effective placements happen when skills and experience are matched with a values-driven mindset. Here's how we ensure that alignment:

1. Values Discover at the Briefing Stage - We begin every search with a deep-dive briefing to understand not just the technical requirements, but also the organisation's mission, leadership style, and core values. This helps us build a candidate profile that both reflects the capability and cultural alignment.
2. Competency & Behavioural Interviewing - We use structured interviews that test for integrity, ethical reasoning, and decision-making under pressure. Questions are designed to elicit real-world examples of how candidates have demonstrated values in action - not just what they believe, but what they do.
3. Integrity-Led Shortlisting - When assessing candidates, we don't just focus on the most obvious skills or titles. We prioritise individuals who show consistency between their personal and professional performance, and who have built trust in diverse and sometimes politically sensitive environments.
4. Global Expertise with Local Sensitivity - With experience placing security professionals from Berlin to Singapore, we understand how local cultural values intersect with global corporate security. Our team is equipped to navigate those nuances, ensuring alignment at every level.

3. Integrity isn't a Buzzword. It's Our Benchmark.

The consequences of hiring the wrong security leader can be catastrophic. But the rewards placing someone who embodies your organisation's values are equally powerful: stronger teams, resilient strategies, and long-term trust.

According to the 2021 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends Report, organisations that integrate values into hiring and leadership development outperform their peers in trust, engagement, and resilience.

Our commitment to integrity is not a box-ticking exercise, it is the core of how we operate. Whether you're building a GSOC in the Middle East or hiring an investigator for Latin America, you can trust enteles to deliver candidates who protect your people and your principles.

Enteles Search - Experts in Global Security Recruitment

Looking to hire with integrity at the heart of your search? Get in touch with our dedicated team today on +4420 3884 2233 or email recruit@enteles-search.com.

Sources

https://www.asisonline.org/publications--resources/research/future-security-trends/

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends/2021/hc-trends-2021.html