Both good and bad. - Anonymous employee Fortas Security Employee Review

So, you're a student looking for flexible hours and a decent salary? Do you have a bit of a back bone and a strong work ethic? Give security work a chance. Despite what you think, you don't need to be an animal like me to work security. I've been with Fortas since they started, and before that I was with a different security company called Maximum. I have remained with Fortas for 3 simple reasons flexible hours, good pay (as far as a student job goes), and most importantly the people. I know that it sounds cliché to say, but the core Fortas guys really make standing for 9 hours worth it. I have built many strong bonds and connections with all kinds of people. It's a great way to network, and you get to do really cool things...sometimes and that's cool!

Don't expect it to be easy. This is work and you have to have commitment and stick ability. If you flake out of things all the time than this job probably isn't for you. The hours are long and sometimes you don't get a break all day. You might cook in the sun searching bags or be stuck watching a fence line. You won't always get the spot that you ask for, but the pay and friends you make are worth the agony. Prove yourself and you will gain respect and a little more wiggle room with the supervisors.

Fortas, specialist in out door events and shows. They do security for a number of different organizations and events. Great opportunity and experience overall. It's a chance to get out from behind the desk and do something different. You get to meet people from all makes, some famous, some not so famous. Some pleasant, some not so pleasant. You get to really test your resilience as a person when you're interacting all day with people in french and English. Some are more understanding than others but it really shows you what you are capable of.

Regarding the breaks as someone already mentioned, 1st of all, these are not your regular 9 - 5 jobs. There is a reason why we call them special events. There are just that, special.some people come to work and they think they are on a picnic. You have half hour to eat. Not including time to walk there and back. Don't bring food to warm up, bring a sandwich or something. Got to be a boy scout. Also the reason we don't rotate positions is because although you may feel you're not doing anything, I assure you that every position is important. The team is only as strong as it's weakest link. Also some positions come with alot of explanations. So having to re explain everytime a position is switch, not to mention last minute changes from production and artist or back up for medical emergencies. ......... there's always something going on even if you don't see or hear it. Once you get on board this train u on it till the end of the line, so while you enjoy the ride, be productive. Do your part. Tuff it out, it's no picnic.