Securitas reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(4,655 total reviews)
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Jorge Couto

38% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Securitas has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4,655 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Securitas employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
1.0
Feb 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some great colleagues who try their best despite the challenges. Decent benefits and job stability (if applicable). Opportunities to gain experience, though growth is limited.

Cons

Toxic Work Culture & Micromanagement: Leadership fosters an environment of control and distrust, requiring unnecessary approvals for basic tasks. Employees are not empowered to make decisions, leading to frustration and inefficiency. Lack of Technology & Outdated Processes: The company heavily relies on paperwork instead of modern technology, making routine tasks tedious and time-consuming. Simple processes that could be automated take hours or even days, reducing efficiency and adding unnecessary stress. Poor Leadership & Communication: Expectations constantly shift without clear direction. Management is unapproachable and dismisses feedback, leaving employees to navigate unclear priorities on their own. Excessive Workload & No Work-Life Balance: Due to inefficiencies and lack of proper tools, employees end up working longer hours just to keep up with basic tasks. There’s little appreciation for extra effort, leading to high burnout. Minimal Career Growth & High Turnover: Promotions are rare, and there’s no real investment in employee development. Many talented employees leave due to the outdated systems and frustrating work environment.

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Securitas Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your review. It’s great to hear that you’ve had supportive colleagues and some stability in your role. However, it’s unfortunate that challenges like micromanagement, outdated processes, and lack of leadership support have impacted your experience. Your feedback highlights important areas for improvement and we will address these concerns internally. If there is anything else you'd like to add please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.
1.0
Jan 15, 2025

Bottom Feeders

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

not much of a pro here

Cons

Routinely violates MGL, CMR, USC and CFRs

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Securitas Response
1y
We take your feedback very seriously and we're truly sorry to hear about your negative experience. We'd like to learn more so we can better understand the issue and take corrective action. Please contact us at comments@securitasinc.com to provide us with more details.
2.0
Mar 27, 2024

Good, bad and in-between

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Paid weekly, healthcare including vision and dental, fun clients and officers that take pride in their position.

Cons

Low pay, on-call 24/7, DM expected to fill dark posts, vacations and PTO are frowned upon, you will be bothered during your vacation, sick time and PTO.

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Securitas Response
2y
We take your feedback very seriously and we're truly sorry to hear about your negative experience. We'd like to learn more so we can better understand the issue and take corrective action. Please contact us at comments@securitasinc.com. to provide us with more details.
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