Security in Florida is a joke

I would like to know if you could post some of the schools that offer the Class D classes.

I've been around since the days when the client, the public and our employers all had some respect and appreciation for the job that we did. Now, because most " security " work is simply keeping the insurance companies happy. No more protecting lives and property, no more preventing
theft or property damage. We are now "courtesy officers" who can only observe and report. Hell, the company I work for prohibits its employees from carrying ANY type of weapon ( not firearm ), even though the State Of Florida authorizes us to carry defensive weapons such as Mace, baton or even a Taser. It makes you feel like the canary in the cage in a Kentucky coal mine. ( if they found the bird dead in the cage, it meant that there was deadly gas in the mine. The system worked, but it was a little hard on the canarys ) As long as the client is only interested in getting by as cheap as possible, security companies are not going to be able to pay fair wages. Now, there are guards ouy there with guns that I wouldn't trust in a s--t house with a muzzle on. To be sure, there are still men and women out there that take pride in their work and are a credit to their profession. But they are few and far apart. To quote the comeian Dennis Miller, " it's only my opinion, I could be wrong.

I should count myself lucky I found a part time security job at $25 an hour over the holidays to supplement my regular security job at $12 :-)

I would like to get some info on any schools or companies that offer Security guard training.. I am at travler56@gmail.com I am up here in MN and over the age of 40. Any help would be great.

Anoynmous in Chicago, Illinois said: Allied Barton Services In the N/East of the country are a joke as well. $10.00 to start, who can afford that type of pay with today's costs and respopnsibilties. The security industry is a joke and that is why it is treated as one. Just a picture for people to feel safe, working for 10.00 an hour who would give a crap what happens where u work, u will be filing chapter 11 in no time.

I also work for Allied Barton and i'm paid 12.00, however, i work in a crime ridden, drug infested neighborhood and the students i'm suppose to protect are more gangerous and disrespectful than the local crackheads.The company has taken away holiday pay for Christmas Eve, New Years Eve and MLK Day and we are going into the fourth year without a raise.I am armed, however, i doubt if the really want me to ever use my weapon because most likely it will be while defending myself agianst a college student with a .01 GPA

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What are the requirment to work "In house Security" working for a company that pays crap but expects Me too work double shift and 7 days a week for nothing and I;ve been offered a chance to work directly for the client but need to know the law in Florida on what they need in order for them to hire Me direct.. I have My D & G but I'm being told that I cant be armed working there unless it through a Bonded Security Co.. Any Imput would be appreciated......

mike in Miami, Florida said: Very true, I've been doing Security on and off again and the highest I got paid was $11.75 per hour and it's only part time. I recommend getting out of security and getting a better job, Security if Florida is just a joke and the pay is bad. Most jobs pay $9.00 per hour and with rent costing at least 700 a month it's just a joke to try to live off the money they pay you.

I had a Security Guard resume and honestly I just torn it up, Security Guard Resumes are a joke since most people think you just sit in one spot and do nothing so it's not even worth the risk. Honestly you'll get a Security job looking and acting stupid rather than acting professional.

It's just a field for older people who are retired or those looking to make a couple extra bucks between jobs. Unemployment pays around 280 a week and Security pays around that after taxes as well...

It's just a joke of a field brothers and sisters, get out while you can.

I believe you I got out of security last year because it paid 8.03 an hour and I was parttime my rent is 580 a month. I'm not working now but I'm looking for a job but it show ain't security. Working for security is bored and I'm very tied of it. I work from 7am till 3pm and my check was like 334.00 not enough and I have two kids that's in school I had to find another job to help to pay rent lights and phone bill also washing clothes and paying for the things for my kids. I can't take it no more I really can't.

indyeagle101 in Sebring, Florida said: Certified corrections officers do NOT have to take a 40 hour class. I am not sure about the G license.

So do we just take our certification to Dept. of Agriculture for the D license? For the G license you don't have to take the class as long as your weapons card is upto date. Also how much are the fees for the D license if your certified already? And do you have to pay for fingerprints?