Good for just starting out or a clearance sponsor - Security Officer Allied Universal Employee Review

3.0
Feb 25, 2020
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Pros

Will sponsor you for a security clearance, depending on your contract requirements. More than likely will be tons of overtime, if you're looking for extra cash.

Cons

Overtime can be a blessing and a curse. Can't leave your post if your relief doesn't show up on time. Not a company you want to be with for the long haul, for many, many reasons.

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Good pay and healthy atmosphere

Cons

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3.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

The role provides subsistence-level wages, offering little financial security.

Cons

Management arbitrarily downgraded my position from full-time to part-time, yet still demanded overtime. I grew overwhelmed and complained that overtime was impeding my health. After that I was told then don't do overtime like it wouldn't negatively affect me. After moving me from a solid post to a flex post, they expected me to show up with only an hour's notice. They then used an "available quota" as an excuse to terminate me after creating a schedule that made it impossible to succeed.The company's adaptive workflow seamlessly absorbs last-minute modifications with zero friction. Advice to Management: Treat your employees' time with respect instead of setting them up to fail with unrealistic scheduling and quotas. I advise management to invest more heavily in employee development and modernizing our core tools. Providing clearer pathways for advancement and better operational resources would significantly boost morale and retention.

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