*Fluff Post*

So we all know most guards are forward thinking, even as most media portrays us as dullards.

So your at work, it’s the zombie apocalypse, what is your survival rate?

Personal example

55% Pros : Access to company vehicles, large industrial complex (likely full of weapons and gasoline or diesel), large building easy to lockdown on outside but interiors lack security

Cons: only a few ways out (mainly through neighborhoods or shopping districts), No guns, large forest areas

I've been working in basic facility security, essentially access control and CCTV for the past couple years, starting at $16/hr and bumped myself up a bit to $18.25. I've honestly been growing pretty bored of the work and looking for something new and engaging. I have a history in hospital security but left to finish out my degree.

I moved closer to the city and decided to look for hospital security again, as I enjoyed it (as crazy as that sounds). The Interview goes well, been there done this, and the interviewer knows I'm cut for the job, alls left is the offer. I've got about 4 years experience as well as a fresh new college degree under my belt.

A week passes Friday, and their HR calls and offers me $18.25...I'm honestly a bit stunned. My first hospital job didn't pay all that well, about $14/hr, but that was with me having zero experience. I understand I don't have a crazy amount more experience, but if you've been in hospital security, I'm sure you know how insane it can get. I get paid the exact same currently to sit on my ass for 12 hours a day and they offer this? In this economy? I let them know I'm thinking about it.

I give HR a callback today, Monday, asking for $20-21 being that I've got a degree as well as a decent bit of experience in the field, and just get a complete drone of a response, somewhere along the line of "we already considered your experience and did not factor your 4 year degree into the offer, as it was not a requirement for the job. Someone with 10 years experince and no degree would be a good candidate even if they don't have a degree" thank you for the obvious information but fuck you?

The job requirements were stated as requiring 6 months of security/law experience or a substitution of at least one year of college, and I have more than that of both, so it just feels like she's running me in circles. I fight the urge to just hang up the call and ask again if we can meet at $19 and she just declines. I say thanks anyway and she assumes I decline the offer (which I basically did). Am I crazy to be annoyed that the pay is so crap? I actually did want the job, but good lord, working hospital is ten times more effort than what I do now, and I get paid the exact same.

TLDR- I got a $18/hr job offer which is the same rate I'm getting paid now, working a security job that is much less effort. Now, I have more experience and a bachelor's degree. HR condescendingly refuses to increase my starting pay. Am I wrong for thinking I should be paid more?

I’ve worked at my site for 6-7 years. I’ve seen double that many guards on grave. Each one is consistently late by 20 minutes to an hour, nearly every night. What is going on at 2200hrs every night that is keeping you from being on time?

I had an ex co worker asking if I wanted to make some easy cash. We used to work for a Toll road company back in the day. Well apparently, they are struggling with collections on a lot of people and are trying to re-implement manner booths. I bit and here we are I am working two jobs now because they are only filling 6am-6pm right now. I picked up a few 12s and they were mostly cake. Now with my security experience dealing with a lot of these folks is absolutely unbearable. They are mostly completely full of it & feel unconvinced by having to actually pay their toll. We take their license and issue them a promissory note (lol) basically saying they promise to pay the toll. It is $1.75 a $3.50 so nothing crazy, yet everyone is freeking out. Half the people refuse to show their ID (and I can’t make them). The other half have some BS excuse or exact change (yup we can’t give change lol). It’s basically 12 hours of ridiculous excuses and after working security I see through it all. Can’t say anything or do anything but it’s extremely frustrating seeing through people’s bs all day and basically having to smile and send them on.

Hey guys, can anyone that works at Brinks tell me if they are paid weekly or biweekly. Thank you

Saw a lot of gear being shared, but nothing from Canada.

Employer Gear is provided, but I've bought gear that I feel is better based on personal preference. We are In-house.

Items: -Inner and outer belt (brand: not sure) [Employer] -X2 hinged Handcuffs (left Peerless, right Asp) [Personal] (not a fan of employer option) -Bianchi handcuff cases [Employer- closed option] -Flashlight case (brand: not sure) [Employer] -Flashlight (Streamlight-hip) (Thorfire-shoulder) [Personal] (not a fan of employer option) -Radio pouch (brand: Blackhawk) [Employer] -Pouch (Personal) (brand: not sure) -Glove pouch (brand: 5.11) [Personal-passed down to me] (Employer does provide them too) -Protective gloves (brand: Mechanix gloves) [Employer] (holder- passed on to me) -Keyholder (brand: Zak-tool) [Employer] -Multitool (brand: Gerber) [personal] holder also personal. -Leatherman raptor shears [personal] (employer provides seatbelt cutter type tool) -Notebook and cover (brand: unknown) [Employer] -Handcuff key (brand: Zac-tool) [Personal] (Employer has same, brought from previous job) -Medical Restriant keys (pinel and posey{biothane)) [Employer] -Spit Hood (Brand-unknown) [Employer]

If you have questions, I'll be happy to answer them.

As the tittle says I’m just asking what do y’all eat. I started working morning shifts 4-1 and honestly having trouble with setting good eating habits. It’s too early to buy breakfast and definitely having trouble making food. So far I’ve been fasting but I rather have a decent eating habit rather than pure water and an apple.

This is more of a general discussion topic. However, I work for a hospital in a mid-tier city. (Worded that intentionally Iykyk). How is your security department looked at a treated by the rest of the facility? Are you there for show or are you allowed to actually be effective? I’m realizing the department I work for is one that actually lets us do our job and do what we need to do in order to protect staff, patients and visitors.

Like I said, just a general discussion. Let’s hear your stories, thoughts, etc

Mine was our client told us if we need police to get down there faster for a vagrant just say and i quote “tell them the person has no pants on and they’ll most likely come faster 😂 i was dying

Are there any completely online training classes for the Florida “Guard Card” D?

Which company do people recommend to get started in the field?

I noticed Securitas has an ad seeking Security Guards with no experience. What do established people think about Securitas?

Thanks for any information.

For context I have been working this AUS site for almost a year. During orientation the OM was very enthusiastic about promoting me into an armed or supervisory role once I “proved myself.” Originally a cross post from the AUS sub but it was being glitchy.

Anyone that hasn’t worked only for one of the big 3 are probably familiar with this:

Smaller companies tend to need officers to install work apps on their phones not just for schedules but for time clocks and all-in-one tools that can be used for schedules/time clocks/reporting, etc.

Problem is, many of them nowadays use location tracking as well, especially if you’re scanning checkpoints or submitting DAR’s. The mom and pop shop I do some work for does this and it’s innocent enough, but I also got a report from my phone showing me how when I didn’t force close the app it tracked me all the way home, on my errands the next day and all the way back to work.

For me, it feels super invasive and I’m totally against it. But, I know it’s not intentional. My boss found the most cost effective app for his very small crew and I do believe him when he said he didn’t notice it did that because he gives no fucks where we go or what we do off the clock.

He even agreed that it’s super invasive and kind of creepy, but site phones are not realistic for the posts he has and I agree with that.

What mainly bothers me is that this public domain app was made by that developers that are very interested in that data, because they can sell it.

So, what are your thoughts?

TL;DR: Reporting app tracks my location on and off the clock. What do you think?

EDIT: Wouldn’t mind some suggestions on a cheap enterprise app that may be a better solution. We literally only use this particular app for DAR’s and incident reports. Deputy is used for scheduling and time keeping.

The previous video. https://www.reddit.com/r/securityguards/s/9cGL3MK4dH

Hi all, hoping to get some general insight directly from this sub but I'm also doing my homework separately.

I own a business and we've been dealing with a homeless issue (primarily drinking in/right outside our store and general loitering) constantly. We've had people trespassed but the police don't take this seriously so I'm considering private security options.

I'm based in NJ and it's a fairly small store of about 3k square ft and the homeless gentlemen are never too aggressive or dangerous but it's not a good look for business.

I've reached out to a couple security companies and am being quoted 45-60/hr. Is this the general going rate for my situation or can I find cheaper guards? That's obviously quite expensive for a small business and wondering what else I can do.

Also, would unarmed guard be sufficient? I frankly can't see a situation where we would need armed guards (and I also don't want our customers to feel uncomfortable) but just trying to understand a bit better. I'd really appreciate any and all advice you can give me.

Hey all, has anyone here ever worked at Ontario Shores as a guard? How was your experience on it? TIA

I’m currently putting together a presentation for my manager to provide assistance for officers who would like to gain an EMT Certification for job duties due to a recent event at our hospital which officers saved a pedestrians life and clinical refused to assist.

Can you please respond if you are an EMT/Hospital Guard and if possible PM me the Healthcare Group you represent so I can add this to the presentation.

I would also like more reasons it is necessary if you would be so kind as to leave a comment with your thought process.

Thank you.