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

(172 total reviews)

Chris Austin

Not enough data to show CEO approval

52% positive business outlook

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First Coast Security has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 172 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Coast Security employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

172 reviews

2.0

May 12, 2025

N/A

Security gaurd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly pay Meeting wide variety of people Pay is okay Fast promotions but limited

Cons

Bad management Little promotion jumps Bad hours (16s) Bad work life balance

5.0

May 11, 2025

Incredible culture, led by passionate people

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is one of the best companies I’ve ever worked for. They work hard to create a trusting environment and they take time to listen to their officers. The leadership team meets weekly to identify problematic areas, and to workshop possible solutions. They also promote from within and they don’t hesitate to give praise as it’s earned.

Cons

Not a con, but if you’re a “warm body” type of employee, this isn’t the place for you.

First Coast Security Response

5mo

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re proud of the collaborative and transparent environment we strive to create, and we’re glad that our commitment to listening, promoting from within, and recognizing strong performance has made a positive impact. We believe this work matters, and it takes engaged, dependable people to do it well. We appreciate you and your contributions and look forward to continuing to grow together.

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.

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Jobs at First Coast Security

Security Officer- Weekends