Pretty miserable. - Security Guard Securitas Employee Review

2.0
Feb 24, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay is just fine. $18-19 per hour with bonuses for weekends and holidays. Large variety on shift types. Mobile patrol, fixed patrol, hospitals, mall security, etc. Lots of possibility for extra shifts off the books.

Cons

They don't really care about the employees, there are 50 other like you waiting to pick up your shift if you are fired/quit. Phone keeps beeping with messages about them needing people for a shift with 0 notice in advance. They will give you an employment contract for a 0% position and then proceed to give and take shifts from you depending on how much they like you. They will give you a new contract like this every 1-4 months. You never know if you have a job in 1-6 months because of the short contracts. They will get upset if you ask for overtime. If you're a shift supervisor/area supervisor they will only give you $100 fixed extra per month. No compensation for extra stress etc. Employees make nothing while upper-management rakes in dough. Norwegian Securitas CEO makes literally 10x the salary of an avarage security guard, yet they refuse to increase salaries so we're not at the bottom of the wage list every year. You never hear anything from management unless something is wrong.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Very kind staff and takes care of veterans. A lot of opportunities to get extra hours and shifts.

Cons

I suppose the only con is not a lot of overtime since high Table of Organization (T/O).

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Securitas Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the Securitas team. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our supportive staff and flexible shift opportunities. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding career growth and benefits communication, and we’ll be sure to share it with management as we continue improving the employee experience. As a valued employee if you'd like to share additional comments please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.
3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The only thing that I enjoyed while working here was the team that I had the privilege to work with. My employment was on a tech team which was a vendor with a larger Tech company. I was able to network and meet some amazing people that allowed myself to connect with others in the tech industry.

Cons

My experience with this company was extremely disappointing. I raised serious workplace concerns related to disability-related treatment, harassment, and overall employee support through internal reporting channels, but I did not feel those concerns were handled with the urgency, fairness, or accountability they deserved. The issues continued for a significant period of time, despite repeated attempts to report them properly. After I provided additional details that were requested as part of the internal reporting process, I was removed from my client assignment. In my opinion, the timing and handling of that decision felt retaliatory, especially because it happened after I raised concerns and participated in the company’s reporting process in good faith. I was initially told that another placement would be pursued, and there was communication for several weeks. However, I was ultimately separated from the company under a “Non-Placement Termination.” The experience left me feeling unsupported and gave me serious concerns about how employee complaints, workplace concerns, and follow-through are handled.

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Securitas Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that your time with Securitas did not meet your expectations. We take concerns regarding workplace treatment, employee support, and reporting processes seriously, and we appreciate you bringing your perspective forward. Feedback like yours helps us evaluate our practices and identify opportunities for improvement. We wish you success in your future endeavors and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company.
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