Job not what your told when hired - Security Guard Securitas Employee Review

1.0
Jun 9, 2016
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Pros

Fellow workers are great bunch to work with. Posting is a great site,,and that's where it ends

Cons

Management has no respect for employees. Everything is fine until your on the payroll then you treated like dirt. No branch office in this Province (New Brunswick, Canada) Have to deal via e-mail or phone with branch office in another province 200 km's away. E-mails or phone calls are rarely answered unless they want something. Even though you have a set posting with set shifts that need covering, management cannot seem to get a schedule right,,or out on time resulting in some employee's working 12-16 hours with only 8 hours off between shifts. Work 8,12 or 16 hour shift with no break,,even though the law states break every 5 hours. Complain and you get fired. Pay is sub-par based on work required. Pay is always messed up,,,shorted hours,,,late,,, Training is 8 hours max,,,if any. Pay rate for training is less than min wage,,, Having to pay-out at least $100.00 just to get hired. $100.00 deducted from first pay to cover cleaning a USED uniform. Ask for a day off and one of two things are going to happen,,,either you'll work that day and get more hours than you want in a week or you'll not get enough hours to survive.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Very kind staff and takes care of veterans. A lot of opportunities to get extra hours and shifts.

Cons

I suppose the only con is not a lot of overtime since high Table of Organization (T/O).

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Securitas Response
1mo
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the Securitas team. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our supportive staff and flexible shift opportunities. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding career growth and benefits communication, and we’ll be sure to share it with management as we continue improving the employee experience. As a valued employee if you'd like to share additional comments please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.
3.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

The only thing that I enjoyed while working here was the team that I had the privilege to work with. My employment was on a tech team which was a vendor with a larger Tech company. I was able to network and meet some amazing people that allowed myself to connect with others in the tech industry.

Cons

My experience with this company was extremely disappointing. I raised serious workplace concerns related to disability-related treatment, harassment, and overall employee support through internal reporting channels, but I did not feel those concerns were handled with the urgency, fairness, or accountability they deserved. The issues continued for a significant period of time, despite repeated attempts to report them properly. After I provided additional details that were requested as part of the internal reporting process, I was removed from my client assignment. In my opinion, the timing and handling of that decision felt retaliatory, especially because it happened after I raised concerns and participated in the company’s reporting process in good faith. I was initially told that another placement would be pursued, and there was communication for several weeks. However, I was ultimately separated from the company under a “Non-Placement Termination.” The experience left me feeling unsupported and gave me serious concerns about how employee complaints, workplace concerns, and follow-through are handled.

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Securitas Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that your time with Securitas did not meet your expectations. We take concerns regarding workplace treatment, employee support, and reporting processes seriously, and we appreciate you bringing your perspective forward. Feedback like yours helps us evaluate our practices and identify opportunities for improvement. We wish you success in your future endeavors and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company.
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