Signal 88 Security Employer Reviews

I believe Signal 88 is a Franchise, so many of people writing these reviews are all working for entirely different companies compared to one another. I worked for Signal 88 from 2009-2011. It was armed, and was a start company. The man who started the company operated it from his house, and his spouse assisted with management. There were 4 other employees, – more... one of whom is my best friend, but he quit just a few months into it. Overall, I will tell you, this was the coolest job, and most fun I ever had. Every employee was Prior Service Military. We all had our fire arms, pepper spray, hand cuffs, and batons. We worked in various areas to include hotels, driving patrols, Section 8 apartment complexes, we did concerts, classy venues, construction sites, and my favorite, a pool during the summer time. The owner was a very understanding, and good guy to work for. The other guys seemed to be positive too. Each day was a new experience. Many of my experiences were extreme, and were great for a person who would like to be a police officer in the future. Many of the experiences were chaiotic, and gave me lots of crazy stories to tell people. Many of the shifts I worked were some of the best places I've ever been, like the time I had to do security at a modeling competition for women, probably my favorite night. I was happy here, and I made a lot of close friends. Probably my favorite part of this company was that I could manage myself. I chose all the tour times, they were entirely random, I was in great places, I occassionally had downtime where I would catch up on my reading. It was really a great experience. The only thing about this company many people wouldn't like is the fact that it only paid $10.00 to start, and no benefits (I didn't care, I had them from the military anyhow). The schedule was entirely random, and at many times, I was on call (a lot of people probably wouldn't like that). I loved it though, good times. Unfirtunately I had to leave because I went back to college, and my college was about 50 miles away from where I was working. So I had to let it go. I still do security now, but it is a totally different environment, I do corporate Security, and it is very para military, limited options, no excitement, not a lot of stories, there are routine tours, and a whole lot of downtime. I love corporate security too, but Signal 88 was way more fun. As a matter of fact, because of this company, I met a woman who is now my wife: she was a waitress at a restaurant next to the hotel I did security at. She was the best outcome of the whole experience. – less

The owner does not even live in the state and has no clue as to what is going on. He has gotten rid of anyone in the office that knows what is going on and has put in place a COO who too lives out of state. They work you to death and really do not care about the employees to the point they wanted to lower salaries. You can not voice anything to them – more... because you might hurt their feelings and then get rid of you. I say stay away there are better companies in the area who are will to pay and treat you better.

The Franchise Group only cares about the money they make. – less

Signal 88 is a guaranteed job that starts off paying 9.00 an hour. Kiss butt and you might get a promotion. They have a super high turn over rate because we get under paid and they expect us to go above and beyond. Honestly you can find better. They don't believe in letting you take a day off even with a month in advance! Don't work for this company – more... unless you need a job and don't have a life like the managers. – less

Working at the hospital is horrible, for what we deal with we paid way less than we should. We have to do one to ones where we have to sit with a patient that is unable to do stuff on their own...how is that security? Hospital workers take advantage of security and we are suppose to do what they want us too. No health insurance, No benefits, it would – more... be a miracle to get a day off if requested – less

Not enough places to work. No benefits, no advancement, very low pay and no paid vacations..Mgr. does not try to get real account like other much larger Security Companies. They should sell out to a larger Company like Securtias.

Just like any Franchise, the owner will get the money and the workers will get ZERO. It would make a decent P/T job but they have little to nothing to offer....no different than working at any other franchise operation such as fast food. Also, beware of promises of advancement during the interview....it's not going to happen.

This company does all small advancements but followed by very low pay increase with that advancement. The management is slow and does not know what they are doing. They give open ended promises to keep you around in the company. You must pay for your gear and your uniforms. NO BENEFITS for this high risk job.

Becoming a security officer is a great resume builder and learning how to interact with the public has allowed me to improve my customer services skills, plus so much more. I'm currently working with active police officers while working with Signal88. As a matter of fact one of our signal88 co-workers just got hire with the D.O.C and is currently in – more... the academy.

The vast majority of job openings are never advertised; they’re filled by word of mouth. That’s why networking is the best way to find a job or the job you want. Working with Signal88 has giving me a strong networking pool. I work with big name companies located in the Chicago down town area, who are clients of Signal88.

Networking is most effective when you have specific employer targets and career opportunities and working with Signal88 is a great way to get those opportunities. Management is currently looking into a medical benefits plan to offer to it's employees. We do get paid vacation time after working one year with the company.

I've advance with Signal88 as a supervisor, given a pay rise and more responsibility which has strengthen my resume. So for those of you who are looking to do more, advance and strengthen your resume this may be your ticket. – less

Since day one working for Signal 88 the management was very helpful, understanding and supportive. If you work hard for them they will work hard for you. Many places will let you know when you aren't performing up to expectations but at Signal 88 they always let you know when they are pleased with the work that you are doing.

Since day one working for Signal 88 the management was very helpful, understanding and supportive. If you work hard for them they will work hard for you. Many places will let you know when you aren't performing up to expectations but at Signal 88 they always let you know when they are pleased with the work that you are doing.

Rapidly growing franchise. little supervision, and there is room for advancement depending on which franchise you work for. Uniforms are cool, as well as the vehicles and the technology that is used.Pay could be better and there isn't any benefits.

This job is terrible. No benefits and unless you get stuck in a good area you have to constantly watch for hours as they come. If you want flexibility then take this job. They also lie and don't tell you that any training online or at a new site you get paid minimum wage and never told that little detail at hire. Also consider mileage for having to – more... work all over town. And be ready to pay a few hundred dollars for a uniform. You can't carry a pocket knife or if you have a ccw forget it also. Why do they call you officers?? – less

Rapidly growing company with many opportunities. Great uniforms and training, although pay could be better.

Loved the technology and reporting. Mostly on-line and very little "paperwork."

Management and the owner were always available to the employees.

The Job has great flexibilty and interesting assignments, but the pay needs to be increased.

I started with the all so common empty promises. Then things get worse. And by the way they are franchised so beware of false claims of advancement.

Roving security company with the ambition to make their mark on society. They strive to be security re-engineered with better training and continued personnel standards through the entirety of their work force. Co-workers are enjoyable to talk to but most work is done solo with co-operations mostly occurring with the lead officer and occasionally with – more... other patrol officers. Self motivation is highly necessary and highly valued in this line of work. Typing, communication, time management and driving skills are a must. – less

Shifts are challenging and require being able to multitask sometimes driving and observing things on site to ensure property is protected. Late nights but able to work in multiple places. Work is rarely the same two nights in a row, which is nice.

This security franchise is run terribly there is no training management does not care for the employees have to work along side with a different security firm which sucks. you can no call no show all you want if you know the operations manager real well... the hardest part of this job is staying awake from the absolute boredom

Good company from an outside perspective but poorly ran from an inside perspective. Lots of co-workers who are full-time not getting the hours they need. And the management is poor at best with lots of communication problems and poor training.

Don't let these clowns fool you! Smoke and mirrors here folks.

Anyone with the proper money can buy a Signal88 Franchise. No background in security or law enforcement required.

Austin, Texas is owned by some Doctor and his girlfriend from Omaha, NE.

Totally no clue.

Go to a real company, not a Micky D's type deal.