Misleading (Lies) Pay Shamefully low - Security Officer Securitas Employee Review

2.0
24 Nov 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours, as many or as few as you want. Easy to get hired as long as you clear background and drug test. At the very least, its a job.

Cons

The superviosor keeps calling me while Im at work, asking me to work at another location, even when i tell him Im not supposed to be on the phone. Doesn't he have my schedule? They play little games with you to prevent you from getting overtime, especially if you work 3rd shift. They said during the interview and training that they have many opportunities to take additional training and move up to higher paying positions, but when I asked them how to enroll in these training, they told me they don't offer them. And they take money out of your check to cover you guard card training. And they make you sign something saying that if you break their equipment they take that out of your check too. They say they have a variety of different posts, but all they really have is retail, the most boring (stay in one spot and watch the door) lowest paying (my college degree, good performance, and willingness to travel won't earn me a raise), and physically demanding (have to stand the entire shift) end of the security spectrum.

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5.0
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Pros

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

Cons

I suppose the only con is not a lot of overtime since high Table of Organization (T/O).

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Securitas Response
4w
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
1 Jun 2026
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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
3w
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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