Does First Coast Security pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Coast Security employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Coast Security. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Coast Security?

57% of First Coast Security employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Coast Security 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Coast Security?

Security Officer (45) , Security Guard (14) , Unarmed Security Officer (14) , Armed Security Officer (6) , Shift Supervisor (6) , Protective Security Officer (4) , Supervisor (4) , Control Room Operator (3) , Unarmed Security Guard (3) , Armed Security Guard (2) , Patrol Officer (2) , Sergeant (2) , Site Security Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at First Coast Security according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good but it all depends on which federal building you will be working in since all the building pay varies." ((in 26 reviews)); "Awesome people to work with" ((in 6 reviews)); "Coworkers are alright" ((in 3 reviews)); "Easy money and I mean real easy." ((in 3 reviews)); "Employees were able to work as much available overtime that was available." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Coast Security according to real employee reviews?

"when i first started they had poor management" ((in 14 reviews)); "there is no benefit in this company" ((in 7 reviews)); "Mandatory overtime with bad account managers" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay raises are hard to get as it is with all contract security company’s you don’t get a raise until the contract goes up in price" ((in 4 reviews)); "The turn over rate is insane, Ive seen 10 lead supervisors fired/moved in 3 years." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed First Coast Security locations?

Jacksonville , Sterling , Hermiston , Chantilly , Washington , Columbus , Ashburn , Dublin , Boardman , Tampa , Umatilla , Columbia , Ormond Beach , Orlando , Cove Point , Kuna , Eagle Mountain , Fairfax , Herndon , Kansas City , Phoenix , Papillion , Dallas , Plano , Houston , Nashville , Smyrna , Springfield , New Albany , Westerville

First Coast Security reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

Chris Austin

Not enough data to show CEO approval

52% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (61 reviews)

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5.0

Aug 27, 2025

Solid Company

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay and Flexible management

Cons

Nothing much to speak of

5.0

May 6, 2025

Great Place to Work

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Having an account manager who cares about the employees, they treat us weell, the environment for the site we secure is full of perks and amenities. Good pay for a reasonably light work load.

Cons

Nothing to say! It’s all great.

3.0

Apr 24, 2025

Great if you don't like promotions

Unarmed private security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for the area and if you want more hours, you'll get them. Fairly drama free environment and generally good people

Cons

You get more hours whether or not you want them. The first promotion test is luck based given who tests you.. Have plans after work? No you don't.

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Jobs at First Coast Security

Unarmed Security Officer 1st Shift 0500-1300

Unarmed Security- SUPERVISOR

Unarmed Security Officer 2nd Shift 1300-2100

Unarmed Security Officer 3rd Shift 2100-0500