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Vinson Guard Service

Acquired by Allied Universal

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Vinson Guard Service Reviews

2.8

27% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)

32% positive business outlook

Vinson Guard Service has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Vinson Guard Service employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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25 reviews
5.0
19 Feb 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits good pay uniforms provided and transportation

Cons

Long hours no sitting. Just standing all shift long with an hour break

5.0
29 Jan 2020

Exit review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Management willing to step in whenever an issue arrives. Loved my schedules

Cons

When have to rearrange your plans for call offs where you have to work an extra 4 hour shift

2.0
28 Sept 2019

Not worth the pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The branch manager is decent when he's not overly stressed trying to correct upper management's faulty decision making.

Cons

No benefits, and the pay is very very low compared to other security companies. Vinson will underbid to get contracts so they offer less hourly pay. Starting pay is generally in the $8 range with the most you making to be $10 but that's after a few years. Don't count on Vinson being able to provide coverage for you if you have a family emergency. You could be required to stay at your post to work another 8 hours because they are constantly understaffed. No possible advancement unless someone leaves. . Even as an entry level position, the pay is not worth it. Better to start off at a different company that pays better. Also, training is basically nonexistent. You watch some videos on workplace violence but you learn everything else at your job site but ONLY if your trainer actually cares to train you. The only reason you should work here is if you are retired and bored sitting at home

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