This week we’re shining a spotlight on our newest alarm technician, Dan Johns. What is your job title?Alarm Technician What do you do at Heartland Security?Learn from and absorb information from other technicians about installing and repairing security systems. How long have you been with Heartland Security?1 month What’s your favorite thing about working at […]
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Heartland Security’s 2017 Holiday Party
Heartland Security celebrated a great 2017 with our employees at our annual holiday party earlier this month. This year’s party had our best attendance yet, with only one of our full-time employees missing! 2017 was a great year for us and we’re thankful for our customers and employees! In 2017, we briefly offered a do-it-yourself […]
How to Get a Santa Alert On Your Smartphone
On Christmas morning, the kids are excited to see that Santa ate the cookies and drank the milk they left out. But did you know your smart home security system can send an alert to your smartphone to show them when Santa dropped off presents? It’s easy to set up and works whether you have […]
Security System Contracts: Read the fine print
When you make a major purchase, such as a car, it’s hard to know what additional expenses may come up. The car you saw for $12,000 may end up costing you more around $15,000 after all is said and done. At Heartland Security, we want your security system buying experience to be easy and the […]
Closing Up Your Cabin? Don’t Make This Mistake!
It may not officially be fall yet, but it’s still the right time to think about closing up your cabin! We have a previous blog post, “5 Steps to Take Before Closing Up the Cabin for Winter” that can give you an easy checklist. But if you’ve got a security system (which you should!), here’s one thing […]
How Much Will A Security System Really Cost Me?
When you make a major purchase, such as a car, it’s hard to know what additional expenses may come up. The car you saw for $12,000 may end up costing you more around $15,000 after all is said and done. At Heartland Security, we want your security system buying experience to be easy and the […]
How Alarm.com Kept Me Informed During a Power Outage
We had some storms come through our area last night and into this morning. I was woken up this morning by my two youngest kids, ages 5 and 6, explaining that the light and the clock in their room was off and wouldn’t turn on. Then, I saw the fan in my room had stopped […]
Tom Marthaler Retirement Party
Earlier this month we held a retirement party for our company’s very first retiree, Tom Marthaler. For the last 17 years, Tom has worked as a Regional Sales Manager in our northern territory, covering St. Cloud to the western border of Minnesota. Since we have a large coverage area throughout Minnesota and Iowa, we don’t […]
3 Reasons You Should Have Video Surveillance For Your Business
No matter what kind of business you have, there is a camera system that can help you protect your assets and employees. Whether it’s a remote area like a construction site or a small business inside a larger building, video surveillance can prevent loss and liability and give you peace of mind. There are indoor […]
How to Keep An Eye On Kids This Summer: How smart security systems help parents
Now that the end of the school year is near, who knows what your kids will be up to all day at home this summer? This is where a monitored security system and/or cameras can help. From individualized codes to smartphone alerts, a monitored smart home security system or camera system can help you keep an eye on […]