Last week with company
This is my last week with Securitas, and if you're considering a career in security, I’d strongly suggest looking elsewhere. In my experience, this is one of the most dead-end companies you can work for.
I’ve been with them for over 2 years. At first I was optimistic, but over time it became clear how poorly things are run. I’ve had issues getting basic uniform items I ordered, including being told directly by a supervisor they wouldn’t even order me a belt. To this day, I still haven’t received multiple items I requested.
Safety is another major concern. I’ve worked at a grocery store site and expressed that I felt unsafe and requested backup — I was completely ignored. Considering incidents like the Tops shooting in Buffalo, where even an armed guard couldn’t prevent tragedy, it’s frustrating knowing we’re expected to work similar environments without proper support.
On top of that, upper management creates post orders for sites they’ve never actually worked or spent a full shift at. The result is procedures that are often counterintuitive, overly verbose, and not helpful in real situations.
As for benefits, there really aren’t any worth mentioning. The 401k is non existent, there’s no meaningful retirement support, no night differential pay, and wages don’t seem to increase over time. I know someone who has been at the same site for 8 years and is still making the same rate.
They also avoid giving overtime to full-time employees, which limits your ability to earn more even if you’re willing to work.
I could go on, but the point is this: unless you’re okay with low growth, minimal support, and stagnant pay, I’d seriously reconsider working here.