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First Coast Security

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Ran by people you don't want to work for. - Anonymous employee First Coast Security Employee Review

1.0
Sep 10, 2021
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Pros

They paid on time. Yes, that's the only plus.

Cons

They lied on the job advertisement I responded to. Advertised health INSURANCE as a benefit, it's a reimbursement plan. And isn't worth anything. PTO, have to work a year to get 5 use it or lose it days. Other benefits are over priced and don't provide much coverage. If you click on benefits to see a cost and don't click submit, HR will automatically enroll you in those benefits anyway and you won't find out until it's too late to cancel them. So you're stuck with benefits you don't want. Not even sure if that's legal, but they will. So watch out for that. The one time I was allowed overtime, they paid me at the wrong rate. I pointed it out and was told it would be rectified, it never was. That IS illegal. They didn't care. I was told in the interview it paid $13.50/hr. It was actually $13. Then a week later, because they are horrible at contract negotiation, it dropped to $12. Several months after starting they started advertising new hire bonuses on the Facebook marketplace. I asked where my bonus was and was told I don't get one. Oh yeah, the whole time I was there, they never withheld the right amount of taxes and payroll kept blaming me instead of fixing it. I submitted a W4 several times.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
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Pros

The management team is on point Ms Ashley is a great listener she makes accommodations for you and she's a a go-to kind of person can go to her for anything that you have need of and she tries her best to fix whatever situation you find yourself in. And they do hire within they promote within so if you looking for a promotion this is the company they don't go outside before they ask they employees it's already there

Cons

I don't like not being able to utilize my phone when there's nothing to do but dry sit in the Cold office it's like a jail cell

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First Coast Security Response
1w
This means a great deal to read. It is wonderful to hear that you feel genuinely supported and listened to — that is exactly the kind of leadership we work to build. Promoting from within is a real commitment for us, so we are glad you have seen it firsthand. Your point about downtime is a fair one, and we understand it. Post policies are often set by our clients and their security requirements, but thank you for the feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and for the work you do everyday!
4.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Very high pay compared to other security roles in Central Florida.

Cons

3 month probationary. Might not hire you on unless you have law enforcement military experience or years of armed security work. Also won't receive a post until you bid for one, but seniority matters.

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First Coast Security Response
1w
Thank you for this, and for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad the pay reflects the value of the work — our officers earn it. You've also described our hiring and bidding process fairly: we set a high bar because our clients count on it, and seniority-based bidding rewards the people who've invested in us. We always appreciate feedback and thank you for the work you do!
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