Easy job for low pay. - Security Officer Securitas Employee Review

3.0
Mar 2, 2016
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Pros

If your a student it's perfect for doing homework. Most sites are flexible with school schedules. The healthcare sites are the best. If your a flex officer you can get a lot of overtime if that's your thing. It's a job not a career. They will pay for your state of California guard card. I have seen people get hired on at certain accounts in entry level jobs if you do a good job and actually care. For example at Dignity Health I have seen officers get hired as patient transporters or in housekeeping if you can get in good for the right people. It's more based on who you know not what you know.

Cons

The pay is low. Most sites pay minimum wage unless it's a union site or a healthcare account. The benefits are horrible. No sick time or paid holidays at most sites. Some of the people at different sites treat the officers like second class citizens and show no respect. But most sites the people are cool and friendly and treat you equal. You will work with some people that think they are cops and act like it. Your job is too observe and report. Your not a law enforcement officer. Your a security guard act like it.

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Stable work and different work environments

Cons

Limited benefits: No paid sick leave

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Securitas Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you value the stability and variety in work environments. We understand your concerns regarding benefits and pay accuracy, and we take these matters seriously. We’ll continue working to improve consistency and ensure employees are paid correctly for their time. As a valued employee if there is anything additional you'd like to discuss please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.
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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
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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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