Please Do Your Research into any security guard position! - Anonymous employee Securitas Employee Review

2.0
25 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Securitas as a company has many job openings for security positions. My experience with them was not positive and that may partly be my fault as I expected more professionalism than Securitas offered. Securitas has potential and some good people.

Cons

The reason for Securitas having so many job openings is because they pay a low wage and poorly negotiate contracts resulting in employee turnover. Securitas (and other guard companies) have a habit of overburdening guards with tasks that are not security-related. In many ways, they are nothing more than a cheap labor provider that gives you a uniform to wear. I was paid $9/hour for work that the client was paying their employees $13-15 for. That's why the client uses Securitas and that's why Securitas uses/abuses its guards. In fairness to Securitas...they are not alone in the way they treat employees. Their tactics are commonplace in the security guard industry. Take care out there and do your research! Don't just hire on and blindly agree to "follow post orders". Ask to see the post orders first and get a clue as to what is expected of you for the wage you are offered.

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Pros

Very kind staff and takes care of veterans. A lot of opportunities to get extra hours and shifts.

Cons

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Securitas Response
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Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the Securitas team. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our supportive staff and flexible shift opportunities. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding career growth and benefits communication, and we’ll be sure to share it with management as we continue improving the employee experience. As a valued employee if you'd like to share additional comments please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.
3.0
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Pros

The only thing that I enjoyed while working here was the team that I had the privilege to work with. My employment was on a tech team which was a vendor with a larger Tech company. I was able to network and meet some amazing people that allowed myself to connect with others in the tech industry.

Cons

My experience with this company was extremely disappointing. I raised serious workplace concerns related to disability-related treatment, harassment, and overall employee support through internal reporting channels, but I did not feel those concerns were handled with the urgency, fairness, or accountability they deserved. The issues continued for a significant period of time, despite repeated attempts to report them properly. After I provided additional details that were requested as part of the internal reporting process, I was removed from my client assignment. In my opinion, the timing and handling of that decision felt retaliatory, especially because it happened after I raised concerns and participated in the company’s reporting process in good faith. I was initially told that another placement would be pursued, and there was communication for several weeks. However, I was ultimately separated from the company under a “Non-Placement Termination.” The experience left me feeling unsupported and gave me serious concerns about how employee complaints, workplace concerns, and follow-through are handled.

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Securitas Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that your time with Securitas did not meet your expectations. We take concerns regarding workplace treatment, employee support, and reporting processes seriously, and we appreciate you bringing your perspective forward. Feedback like yours helps us evaluate our practices and identify opportunities for improvement. We wish you success in your future endeavors and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company.
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