Securitas Employee Reviews

What is the best part of working at the company?No two days were ever the same, which made the job interesting. Had the best co-workers.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Wasn't very stressful. Just the rare times when rounds were interrupted when something was found that wasn't normal What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It was like a family atmosphere. Not only did we get along with each other as co-workers, but got to know really nice employees of the company. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Receiving deliveries, signing in outside companies who did work there, keeping track of the monitors, doing rounds, checking readings on gouges

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Official response from Securitas

August 3, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We love hearing about your personal experience and are glad to learn that you enjoy working with your team members!

Fun

Officer (Current Employee) - Clt2 - September 27, 2023

everything was safe and fun Never had any problems while on the job.Everybody was nice and were easy to get along with.Work was easy to doe and enjoyable.

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Based on 11,356 survey responses

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Ability to meet personal goals
Clear sense of purpose

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Trust in colleagues
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There's nothing really to learn there

Security Guard (Former Employee) - 372 kent ave - September 27, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Comfortable site, my benefits that includes medical, sick days and vacation I would like higher pay 14 yes with this company What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Holidays falling on week days I have to work What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Seeing men all day no women no interaction What is a typical day like for you at the company?Logging vehicles and every hour roving watching vehicles exit and enter and watching cameras

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Nice company to work for, try it!

Security Officer (Current Employee) - Its private - September 27, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?My boss is awesome! Works on issues we run across.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Wondering how long we will be at client site until next assignment, not so much stressful, but always in the back of your mind.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Nice, friendly atmosphere, no complaints, like my jobWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Usual security patrols and documentation

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Productive and fun

Security Officer (Former Employee) - Fulton, MO - September 27, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?They are flexible with hours. The pay is some what fair. You got got to realize security company are contractors so they have to bid on a site that how get jobs started to create employment for folks. They will work with you if you need time off.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?You make your Stress. you need to be flexible rules can change at a moment What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Security work knowing what to do in the event happenensWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Paperwork patrol checking i.d and working with client

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Productive fun work place

Supervisor (Current Employee) - Detroit, MI - September 27, 2023

After 1 year I got a promotion. Really enjoyed working here. I wish the company would be more careful about who they're hiring. Overall great company to work for.

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Good

Security Officer (Current Employee) - Chantilly, VA - September 26, 2023

My experience here has been relatively positive. The friendly work environment, emphasis on training, and reasonable work-life balance are definite strengths.

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Easy Job

Security Guard (Current Employee) - Alabama - September 26, 2023

If you’re looking for a easy job then this is the place. Working overnight is a breeze no a lot of traffic and you’re able to get OT. Not a job I recommend staying at for longer than a year but it’s a good way to get some experience

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Official response from Securitas

September 27, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and sharing your experience. As a valued employee, we'd like to know what we can do to improve. Please feel free to reach out to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

New to security

Flex Security Officer (Current Employee) - Milwaukee, WI - September 26, 2023

So far so good. They have been pretty consistent with getting me work and very respect and nice. This is my first security job and so far it’s great no big issues yet.

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Official response from Securitas

September 27, 2023

We’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. If there is anything we can do to improve please let us know by reaching out to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

Shift Reliefs never showed expected to stay

Guard (Former Employee) - Long Beach, CA - September 26, 2023

Good worked for 3 years! Just need to do better on hiring always got stuck at work due to new hire calling off. Because there were no consequences it kept happening.

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Official response from Securitas

September 27, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a positive review and for your 3 years of dedication! We would love the opportunity to improve and would appreciate if you reached out to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

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Armed Security Officer (Former Employee) - Los Angeles, CA - September 26, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Over time only, they only call you when they need your help but if you need a favor from them they never answer the phone.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Working as supervisor they force you to work also weekends, they think you dont have family.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?No comments.Securitas dont care about there people, they only care the money you make for them.What is a typical day like for you at the company?There are no typical day working with securitas

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Decent

Security Officer (Former Employee) - Florham Park, NJ - September 26, 2023

Really good job to have if you’re still in school and looking for a job to work with your school schedule. Very flexible and pay is decent depending on what location you are hired for

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Official response from Securitas

September 27, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We would love the opportunity to improve and would appreciate any additional comments you may have. Please send any feedback or comments to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

High Energy

Alarm Monitor/Dispatcher (Former Employee) - Massillon, OH - September 25, 2023

This job requires that you can perform repetitive work, pay attention to detail, deal with stressful situations, follow precise instructions and show up for your scheduled shifts. They also appreciate overtime.

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Official response from Securitas

September 26, 2023

Room for Improvement

Corporate Employee (Former Employee) - Uniontown, OH - September 25, 2023

There is a lack of work-life balance, taken on more responsibility in prior role with no promotion, politics and lack of communication with employees during the acquisition.

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Official response from Securitas

September 26, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We would love the opportunity to discuss how we can improve with you by reaching out our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

No holiday if ur not working, and if u do u get only as OT without the holiday pay.

Security Officer (Current Employee) - Mountain View, CA - September 25, 2023

Training is always a priority. Training happens during briefing on the beginning of shifts. However, on my site any site problems is getting passed on to various Field supervisor taking too long to act on a issue. Other than that its a good place to work.

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Official response from Securitas

September 26, 2023

Long ago

Security Officer (Former Employee) - Weslaco, TX - September 24, 2023

Not too sure how it is now, but about 20 years I worked with them and the upper management did not treat the employees very well. The first line supervisor did treat me well though.

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Official response from Securitas

September 26, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry you didn't feel as if management treated you well. We would love the opportunity to discuss this with you so we can improve and would appreciate if you reached out to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

Not very good

Security Officer Securitas (Former Employee) - Rumford, ME - September 24, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Pay day four day work week. .What is the most stressful part about working at the company?When you have four or five trucks backed upWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Security does not stand behind there employees. To busy catering to the employer What is a typical day like for you at the company?10 hours. Long days short nights

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The Company does well at keeping personnel with hours.

Security Supervisor (Current Employee) - Owensboro, KY - September 22, 2023

Most sites have different guidelines for its procedures. Supervisors can be great people or they can be harsh.Show up do the job by the procedures and everyday is a great day.

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

Pay rates vary from site to site, not real competitive

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Official response from Securitas

September 25, 2023

None

Security Guard (Former Employee) - Perris, CA - September 22, 2023

Not a great place to work bad pay never get paid time off if you want a day off you have to tell them but u don’t get paid for it no matter how long you been with the company

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Official response from Securitas

September 25, 2023

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your negative experience. We want to assure you that we take all feedback seriously and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. Please send any feedback or comments to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

They treat you well for a bit

National Accounts Supervisor (Former Employee) - Charlotte, NC - September 22, 2023

I moved up pretty quickly and I don't think it's because I stood out. They have a pretty hefty turn over rate in our department which makes day to day work difficult since we were always low on staff. I'm not sure what the interview process has been recently because when I joined it was quite tedious and difficult. Seems like they know people and get them in to work yet they actually don't want to work. Half of the time it's because the training is bad. It was AWFUL when I joined, but a bit ahead now and only getting better. I feel that I only moved up because of the turnover rate and everyone else who could have gotten a higher position would have gotten it but are comfortable being coordinators. Supervisors are just what you expect. Supervising the quality of work and handling a few other things like quality reports etc. Only thing is they throw you in, as the supervisor position doesn't seem to have any formal training. I'm glad they understood that it would be difficult because of that, so they worked with me, but I still wish they had formal training.

Pros

Benefits, intimate setting (not overstimulating)

Cons

High turnover rate, lack of/bad training

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Official response from Securitas

September 25, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your rating and personal experience with us. We would love the opportunity to improve and would appreciate any additional comments you may have. Please send any feedback or comments to our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

Great place to learn and get some experience under your belt in the security field

Second shift Security Supervisor (Current Employee) - Albany, NY - September 22, 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Once you find a site that works for you, it is a great company. Never had any issues with human resources. Mitch is an outstanding Teacher and supervisor learn a lot of things with the company while I was with them.And would not have a problem working for them again in the future If I were neededWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Nothing stressful about the company. Once you find a site that will be your full-time site? Everything comes together, good Place to workWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?It depends on what site. You are working at

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