HIRING AN SECURITY OFFICER WHO DOES'NT HAVE A CLEAN BACKGROUND

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MOSES WALLS in Jacksonville, Florida

56 months ago

I WAS DENIED MY LICENSE IN JUNE 2007 AFTER I ATTENDED AN HEARING THE DEPARTMENT RESCINDED MY DENIAL . MY QUESTION IS WHY IS IT SO MUCH TROUBLE GETTING A JOB IN SECURITY WHEN THE STATE APPROVED ME FOR A LICENSE ?

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Welcometoflorida15 in Flagler Beach, Florida

55 months ago

because each company still does a criminal background check, there are a whole bunch of disqualifying Felonies and Misdemeanors, it does not matter that you have a Security License, there are NO guarantees that you will get a job....like having a CDL Drivers License and never driving a Tractor Trailer, just because ya got it....dont mean you are gonna get hired.....go to Winn-Dixie or Publix and get a job there....keep your Security License in your wallet, it will make a GREAT conversation Piece one day........just another way for the state to make $$$$$$, I cant figure why there is a Budget Problem?????? WELCOME TO FLORIDA!!!!!!!!

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cornell c snoddy jr in New Ellenton, South Carolina

50 months ago

please call me for the security office jobs ineed to work more hours aleast 40 hours a week ok/

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lab jove in Miami, Florida

48 months ago

Welcometoflorida15 in Flagler Beach, Florida said: because each company still does a criminal background check, there are a whole bunch of disqualifying Felonies and Misdemeanors, it does not matter that you have a Security License, there are NO guarantees that you will get a job....like having a CDL Drivers License and never driving a Tractor Trailer, just because ya got it....dont mean you are gonna get hired.....go to Winn-Dixie or Publix and get a job there....keep your Security License in your wallet, it will make a GREAT conversation Piece one day........just another way for the state to make $$$$$$, I cant figure why there is a Budget Problem?????? WELCOME TO FLORIDA!!!!!!!!

i wanna join in that team.

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jim in Norwalk, California

45 months ago

I AM 36YRS OLD AND LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE-WILL SECURITY GAURD JOBS BE WORTH IT? I HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD BUT NO PRISON- ONE FELONY FOR STEALING BEER FROM LIQUIOR STORE OVER 10 YEARS AGO- AND I HAVE SOME DRUG CHARGES-ALL ARE OLDER THAN 5 YEARS EXCEPT 1 -POSS OF MARIJAUNA MAYBE 4-HALF YEARS OLD- I ALWAYS DID WAREHOUSE WORK BUT LATELY VERY LOW CLASS OF WORKERS I HAVE SEEN!BAD DRUGGYS AND GANG BANGERS- MY RECORD ISNT THAT BAD I BELIVE I SHOULNT HAVE TO WORKAROUND THESE TYPES OF PERSONS- WOULD SECURITY BE ACCEPTIBLE FOR ME? WHAT TYPE OF WORK SHOULD I LOOK FOR- I HAVE OVER 15 YEAR WAREHOUSE EXPERIANCE AND FIND I AM TO OLD TO WORK AROUND THE CARELESS YOUTHS IN WAREHOUSING-I RATHER WOULD WORK ALONE.. PLEASE ANYONE WITH ADVICE -GIVE IT UP! I HAVE FIVE BOYS WITH MY ONE WIFE OF 11 YEARS! I NEED A NEW CARRER-

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jimy jam in Norwalk, California

45 months ago

I NEED CARRER CHANGE- WILL SECURITY GAURD JOBS BE FOR ME- IVE WORKED WAREHOUSE OVER 15 YEARS AND LATLEY I SEE UNBELIVIBLE LOW CLASS DRUGGYS AND GANGBANGERS- SOME OLDER MOST YOUNGER! I HAVE A RECORD-1 FELNY BEER THEFT AND VARIOUS DRUG CHARGES- ALL OLDER THAN FIVE YEARS EXCEPT 1 -4 HALF YEARS OLD---- I FEEL IM TO OLD TO WORKAROUND THESE CARELESS PERSONS- AND WOULD LIKE A CHANGE- I WOULD LIKE TO WORK ALONE- I AM 36 WITH 5 BOYS WITH ONE WIFE AND MOM... I NEED TO HAVE A CARRER BETTER THAN WAREHOUSING BECAUSE IT BECOMING PATHETIC.. MABEY I CAN PUTEM JAIL INSTED OF WORKING WITH THEN! I WORK HARD AND TRY MY BEST AND CARE ABOUT MY WORK BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING ME NOWARE-THESE LOW LIFES AND EXPLOYTED TEMP AGENCYS BRING DOWN THE RATE OF PAY IN WAREHOUSING PLEASE HELP! IT GETTING WORSE- I WANT OUT- IS SECURITY FOR ME?? IF NOT WHAT WILL BE FOR ME POSSIBLY.

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kay in Capitol Heights, Maryland

40 months ago

MOSES WALLS in Jacksonville, Florida said: I WAS DENIED MY LICENSE IN JUNE 2007 AFTER I ATTENDED AN HEARING THE DEPARTMENT RESCINDED MY DENIAL . MY QUESTION IS WHY IS IT SO MUCH TROUBLE GETTING A JOB IN SECURITY WHEN THE STATE APPROVED ME FOR A LICENSE ?

What was the answer to his question?

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kay in Capitol Heights, Maryland

40 months ago

What is the answer to his question?

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robens stingley in Miami, Florida

39 months ago

MOSES WALLS in Jacksonville, Florida said: I WAS DENIED MY LICENSE IN JUNE 2007 AFTER I ATTENDED AN HEARING THE DEPARTMENT RESCINDED MY DENIAL . MY QUESTION IS WHY IS IT SO MUCH TROUBLE GETTING A JOB IN SECURITY WHEN THE STATE APPROVED ME FOR A LICENSE ?

i want to no if i can apple now if my license up date off supend

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troyw. in Dallas, Texas

38 months ago

i was denied of many jobs because i was caught with drugs why do jobs look at me like i killed someone

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stevensonmatthew20@yahoo.com in Saint Petersburg, Florida

30 months ago

i applied for a security position,was told i needed to have a state license to work.I decided to take the training and was hoping that i may be able to work with the temporary license until i got the license from the state which i understood can take 30-60 days.I was told i would not be considered for the job until i applied and received the state license.why is that?I think i should be able to work with the temporary until i receive the state license.I am trying to get going now but been slowed up some more.Why?

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BigDon36 in Los Angeles, California

28 months ago

I have been working in Security for 5years in the "Great" state of CA. I have to break it to you easy. Any felony conviction on your Record will EX you from Armed Security (Hands Down). Now I know of some people who optained a CA-Guard card with some convictions on their record (I think non-abusive type stuff)and they are working unarmed security. So try to get the unarmed security clearance first then, try your luck later. Pay will be around 7.50-12 bucks per Hr depending on your (look, clean cut, tall, big..etc...) and the location and type of post.

Good look, and dont steal anymore beer dude.....think big,OK.

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Jackie brown in Los Angeles, California

22 months ago

OK OK!! I have a question! If you have been convicted of a felony in a different state, can you become a security officer in california??

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Davidthegreat in melrose park, Illinois

21 months ago

HI I'VE BEEN WORKING SECURITY FOR 1/1/2 YEARS BUT STOPED DOING SECURITY FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS, I HAD A PERK CARD BUT EXSPIRED BUT DON'T KNOW WERE TO RENEW IT. I WANT TO GO BACK BUT I NEED A PERK CARD IF ANYBODY KNOWS WERE TO RENEW IT WITHOUT PAYING FOR A NEW ONE I WOULD REALY APPRECIATE IT. PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT senciondavid@ymail.com and thanks again

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artagus ferguson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

18 months ago

i really need a job!!!

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artagus ferguson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

18 months ago

i really need a job!!!

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kpeirce in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

15 months ago

Join the club. I have experience. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and I cant even find a full time job in security.I am the sole supporter of my family. I may have to resign to the fact that I may have to toss my education and bag groceries.

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jquinn in Lutz, Florida

4 months ago

i have a felony i was 16 when i was charged as an adult. i was charged with residentual burglary and criminal mischif it has totally ruined my life. i just moved from arkansas to florida i worked unarmed security and did some private investigative work there but florida has denied me. the state to state laws are crazy and make it harder on people with felonies who are trying to do things productive and positive with heir lives

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teehottie360 in Lancaster, California

4 months ago

Does anyone know if a person was convicted of welfare fraud in 2008 served their time and wanted to get a guard card in the state of California could they?

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yvette hayes in Hawthorne, California

4 months ago

hi i want to no why is it hard to get a job i always had a job for the last seven years i recent had a job for security and they got rid of me bbecause i called in to many times couldnt get to work i had so my death in my family i had proof of everything that happen that was so wrong but here is the other question a couple of years ago i had a newphew that did my taxes and he really messed me up so bad where i got in trouble with the gov.and i didnt do no jail time i turn myself in because i knew i didnt do anything i was so mad at what he done to me i was just place on summary probation for a year now im off and i had to pay a fine of 50 restution to the court i never been and any trouble in my life i applied for a gov.job twicwe and got turn down what can i do about that so i can get a job in the field im desired in

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