Potential to be a good company but too disorganized to make it - Unarmed Security Officer Allied Universal Employee Review

2.0
29 Dec 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Easy to get hired Easy, though demanding job Many locations throughout the world so you can move around if you like

Cons

Boring job Poorly Organized company Poor training standards Very demanding yet inflexible to your needs Low chances of advancement within a given facility Forget about not working holidays, they are required No sense of unity or employee pride No team spirit, you come do your job and can't even socialize as 100% of the time is focused on the work so you really don't know your fellow employees much so hard to feel part of a team Almost zero carreer opportunities

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5.0
28 Dec 2025
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Pros

weekly pay Flexible scheduling Great for PM shift availability Mainly good supervisors and co workers

Cons

Very strict about tardiness Sometimes lack of shifts available

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We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience! Your dedication is what makes our team thrive.
3.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The role provides subsistence-level wages, offering little financial security.

Cons

Management arbitrarily downgraded my position from full-time to part-time, yet still demanded overtime. I grew overwhelmed and complained that overtime was impeding my health. After that I was told then don't do overtime like it wouldn't negatively affect me. After moving me from a solid post to a flex post, they expected me to show up with only an hour's notice. They then used an "available quota" as an excuse to terminate me after creating a schedule that made it impossible to succeed.The company's adaptive workflow seamlessly absorbs last-minute modifications with zero friction. Advice to Management: Treat your employees' time with respect instead of setting them up to fail with unrealistic scheduling and quotas. I advise management to invest more heavily in employee development and modernizing our core tools. Providing clearer pathways for advancement and better operational resources would significantly boost morale and retention.

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