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Worst security company ever.
Security officer (Current Employee), DC Metro area – May 18, 2013
Cons: see above
* Never a good word from managers, only threats to job security.

*The company does not recognize the employee as a person. Never have recieved anything thanking me for doing a job above & beyond the norm.

* This is my 4th year with company and I recieved a .10 raise ( yes ten cents)

*Uinforms and equipment are cheapest on the market and have to be – more... threadbare before they are replaced. – less
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Micro Manage, unethical management, ignorant, unaware, uneducated, deceitful and no integrity.
Production Control (Former Employee), Florida – May 17, 2013
Pros: its a job, it paid the bills.
Cons: micro managed, ignorant, unaware, uneducated and uninformed what the government requirements are for integrity.
I was hired for a production control clerk position, (basically fancy name for help desk)
After 3 weeks on job, with no guidance for job functions, I learned the data bank, the 6 ea reports required by government employee that was very challenging.
After only 3 weeks, and micro managed, and asked to teach my job to my supervisor so ‘he’ could do my – more... job if needed, I was let go….. Reason was “it’s not working out” really 3 weeks? On the job! No training, no help, I was always scrutinized from day one meeting him, he made a special emphasis to make me aware “he is my supervisor” After 24 hours on the job from day one, I was counseled… I was told…
“I was asking too many questions” & “I left my area”. Well one dose has to use the bathroom, and I was asked by the government management to ask questions. I had no complaints, and I was told that I was doing very well for only three weeks and no guidance.
I told my supervisor I thought he was a little pre-mature in his evaluation after I only started the day before.
Apparently Chenega does not have the experience management needed to perform their commitment successfully, in three weeks… I know of 4 people who quit due to management and unethical request from the management team where I was employed. I worked 10 hours a day, no breaks and no lunch, so I could sit at a ‘help desk’ and submit work orders from the entire base.
But Chenega didn’t care, they overlooked it….. So my vote is….. A very poor company to work for… not to mention the benefits pkg is rigged. If you choose not to have the medical, and only the dental/vision you are told the money difference will be added to a debit card so you can use it for deductibles or prescriptions etc. Not the case….. They added whole life and couple other insurance without our consent.
This company needs to be investigated for ethics. I don’t understand how they are rated #4 largest for government contract. But then again it is very political isn’t it???? After all....
I recommend that if you do work for this company, only use it for a temporary solution until you can find something better…. They are a very deceitful company. Good Luck to those who fall prey to their hiring. – less
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a job
Security Officer (Current Employee), Winchester, VA – May 14, 2013
Pros: halfway decent pay
Cons: where your at is where your at (no upward mobility)
not a bad job
definitely had worse
repetitive but not terrible
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Company is all about making money and its emplyees are expendable
Project Management (Materials Expeditor Lead) (Former Employee), Fort Dix, NJ – May 5, 2013
Cons: upper management
After working for this company I learned how a company can treat its employees poorly. The position helped me become the manager and leader that I am today because after seeing how this company operated, I know first hand how not to treat employees. The job itself was very important in terms of the war effort and I found the actual people I worked with – more... and for to be fine, however; because this is a government contractor they will short change you and your benefits in order to get a contract and care very little about how they treat you once that happens. They have threatened their employees and even falsely accused their employees of crimes for speaking out against them. – less
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po34 – May 17, 2013

1. learned how a company can treat its employees poorly. TRUE 2. They have threatened their employees and even falsely accused their employees of crimes for speaking out against them. TRUE

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Decenet Experience
MCIS ITEP SIGINT Instructor (Current Employee), Camp Pendleton, CA – March 23, 2013
Tons of Travel, but time off too. I am not sure what else to say really.
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SECURITY OFFICER (Former Employee), Hawaii, HI – February 11, 2013
Pros: everybody works together well
Cons: some pepole dont like you when you are just doing your job.
I have been properly trained and have performed a wide range of law enforcement duties, access control point, traffic control points, investigating, and handling volatile situation. I am highly trained in the use of the 9mm pistol, ASP Expandable Baton, CO Pepper Spray and Handcuffing procedures. I perform the duties outlined by Fort Sill, Oklahoma – more... Force Protection Command and the Provost Marshall’s officer. Restricted access to unlawful or unauthorized entry to military installations and allowed access to personnel with valid picture Identification card such as Department of Defense identification card, also looking out for the safety of fellow security
And customers. Monitor coming onto the installation and inspect random selected vehicles governed by Military Rules and regulation from Force Protection. – less
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Lead team to oversee sub-contractor
Deputy Program Manager -Afghanistan (Current Employee), Afghanistan – February 10, 2013
Pros: good pay and location
Cons: same with any contract position
As the "acting Program Manager" I coordinated our team to oversee the sub-contractors installation of comm systems in Kandahar. We teamed up with the best contractor in Afghanistan. Inglett & Stubbs International is know for quality work keeping or staying ahead of schedule. Our team integrated well with their staff making for a better overall effort.
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Horrible Management
Corporate Recruiter (Former Employee), Alexandria, VA – February 4, 2013
Pros: good benefits, decent salary
Cons: bad management, micro management, un-ethical ways
Especially within the HR.
Dont let them tell you they dont micro manage, dramatic, insulting, un- appropriate use of language.
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I truly enjoy my job.
Technical Editor (Current Employee), Quantico, VA – December 14, 2012
Pros: a learning experience
Cons: my contract is ending. :o(
Wonderful company to work with. Unfortunately, my contrast will expire at the end of February. Everyday is a challenge. I have learned a lot working with the AF. I create the Blue Line daily, edit products for the regions. This must be accomplished before I leave the office. I enjoy working with my co-workers. There is no hardest part of the job, for – more... me, that when it becomes a working challenge, a challenge I must complete. The most enjoyable part of my job, is that I am busy all day. – less
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nice environment
CI Collections and Source Program Manager (Former Employee), Andrews AFB, MD – December 11, 2012
Pros: family oriented get togethers
great company and organization, excellent staff and corporate environment, family oriented with careful consideration of workers, fair, wonderful work environment.
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not a great security company
Force Protection Officer (Former Employee), Fort Myer, VA – December 5, 2012
Dont care too much about their employees. management at somrtimes where not helpful at all
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excellent
Sergeant of guards in May 2012 (Former Employee), Eielson AFB, AK – November 14, 2012
Chenega is a great company to work for. I would work for them in the future.
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Hazelwood – December 4, 2012

After 15+ years Chenega has stopped paying its security employees the hourly benefit of 3.59 an hour. This had been in addition to the 15.60 hourly wage. All added the employees are now forced to accept over 7000.00 less on their paychecks throughout a years pay. Instead they have forced their employees to accept medical coverage often resulting in DOUBLE coverage for an employee that ALREADY has coverage through a spouse or military. What they have done amounts to corporate irresponsibility and seriously undermines their integrity and values they preach. Some employees have filed for bankruptcy already. They were hired for 40K a year and now make less than 33K??? Irreprehensible to say the least. Forget Chenega. I'd rather take a time machine back to the Exxon Valdez and work alongside Roy...

coffee – May 18, 2013

Well said! Worst company I have ever worked for and I have over 20 years working in contract security in the Washington DC area.

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Progressive company with great benefits
Armed Security Officer (Former Employee), Whiteman AFB, MO – October 20, 2012
Pros: very progressive company with quality management
Cons: contract issues make employment unstable
Corporate Chenga Integrated Systems, Chenega Aerospace are very responsive to employee's questions and concerns. Good company to work for. The only issues were the unstable nature of Contract employment.
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Supervisory Armed Guard (Former Employee), Tacoma, WA – October 1, 2012
Chenega Corp. is a government contracting company. The are based out of AK and VA. The manage from a distance and it takes its toll on the locality. The pay was fantastic.
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SamAlex – October 5, 2012

I perused several comments posted by current and former employees of Chenega, obviously hoping to learn specifics about the work environment, employee interactions with teammates, whether management values/respects your views and contributions, advancement opportunities..... but, though the comments of Armed Security Guards unanimously list "great pay" as a PRO..... nobody addressed the monetary meaning of their "great pay" comment. SO.... what exactly IS the salary for an Armed Security Guard at Chenega???? Specifically.... IF you can provide that information as it applies to fulfilling a Chenega contract in Afghanistan, I will be eternally grateful!

– October 9, 2012

Somebody posted this: "I perused several comments posted by current and former employees of Chenega, obviously hoping to learn specifics about the work environment, employee interactions with teammates, whether management values/respects your views and contributions, advancement opportunities..... but, though the comments of Armed Security Guards unanimously list "great pay" as a PRO..... nobody addressed the monetary meaning of their "great pay" comment. SO.... what exactly IS the salary for an Armed Security Guard at Chenega???? Specifically.... IF you can provide that information as it applies to fulfilling a Chenega contract in Afghanistan, I will be eternally grateful!" The pay is going to depend on the locality. The average pay for an Armed Security Guard in the Seattle Tacoma area is about $11-13/hr at most companies. There are a few that offer up to $30/hr in some circumstances. The $26/hr for Chenega guards at McChord AFB was well above the norms for the area. The pay was a mix of "health and welfare" and hourly pay, I have no clue as to where those numbers come from but assume it has to do with a minimum pay scale set by the Federal contracting authorities like you see in a lot of construction jobs on a military base. I would imagine the pay for Security work in Afghanistan is significantly higher but of course your probability of being shot or exploded in some manner is as well. May I suggest looking at other contracting companies that are offering similar employment and see what they are paying. It will probably be around the same. I would also suggest not taking a job like that. Hope this helps......

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job okay but felt uncomfortable
UCC Physician Assistant (Former Employee), San Antonio, TX – September 19, 2012
Pros: salary okay, younger staff were friendly and helpful
Cons: did not feel welcome as a new staff member, job security was questionable from the start.
At first felt NOT really welcome from staff, management was somewhat pushy and picky. EMR is NOT provider friendly. Salary was okay and hours related to personal time was good for me.Job security was concern, providers here one day , gone the next.
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Not an inovative place to work.
Engineering (Former Employee), Florida – September 17, 2012
Pros: it was employment
Cons: not a stable work enviorment.
Management was not qualified for the positions. They seemed intimidated by those they hired that had education and advanced skills. Contract work ....not stable. Seemed they took care of their on , very clickish. No room for new hires. Felt used to implement a project then was gotten rid of by lay off. Managers late to work...leaves early even if there – more... are projects due for completion and deadlines. Doors locked.... – less
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po34 – May 17, 2013

I agree 100% with you, I also fell prey to their unethical management. After 3 weeks, I was let go. This company will fall one day.... Management is poor and ignorant.

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Challenging and meeting new people
Armed Security Officer Supervisor (Current Employee), Yigo, GU – September 7, 2012
Pros: the opportunity to learn different things on a daily basis.
Cons: no health care and contract is ending
A typical day at work would have to been challenging due to all the different things we have do such as vehicle searching, apprehending individuals, and dealing with the constant changes in rules and regulations.
I have learned a lot of legal proceedures such as EEO, steps in apprehending people for wrong doings, especially how to adapt to certain situtations.
My – more... co-workers are my backbone without them I wouldn't be in the postion that I am.
The hardest part of the job I would have to say would be dealing with the change in the weather and the constant changes in the rules and regulations.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the satification of knowing that I and my fellow co-workers got to protect the millitary members and their family. – less
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Great Environment
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST (Current Employee), GTMO – September 4, 2012
Pros: great environment
Cons: out of country
Management and co-workers are great to work with.
Hardest part of the day is being out of country
Most enjoyable is satisfying our consumers of our products
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Great pay, usually a nice place to work
Armed Security Officer (Former Employee), White Sands Missile Range, NM – August 15, 2012
Pros: great pay
Cons: should have been more choosy about who they moved to management
Typical day included being out in the weather inspecting and protecting the military base. I learned many things, to take down information quickly, and effeciently. Choices in who becomes a manager, how quickly, how well they know their job and what their boundaries are as a manager could have been better. Co-workers could have been subject to acting – more... more professional. Hardest part of the job was either sub zero tempretures, or scorching hot 100+ degree heat. Most enjoyable part of the job was the feeling of actually legitimatly protecting something. – less
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Excellent Company with supportive leadership
Counterintelligence FISS Analyst IV, AFOSI ICON (Current Employee), Quantico, VA – August 7, 2012
Management is fully supportive and understanding, will work with its employees to ensure the customer and employees maintain a healthy and productive work enviornment. Company does a very excellent job of running interference allowing its employees to focus on customer directed work (minimal company interference).
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