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Security operation manager

So the higher ups have been telling me that I should apply for SOM position considering my 8 years of security experience. I started off with this company as soon as I graduated highschool , been promoted twice, started off as a regular uniformed security officer and now I am a loss prevention detective contracted with a retail client. Basically my job is to investigate internal retail theft or embezzlement such as employee stealing merchandise or taking money out of cash register and etc, I have some college but not a degree. Idk if it would be realistic for me to apply for the SOM position, but I do know some people that are operation managers with just a highschool diploma. What do you guys think is the probability of me even getting an interview for it?

0 Comments
2025/01/02
02:29 UTC

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Just applied and getting an interview

I just applied to be a security guard on a part gone basis. I’m in retail right now and I just want something different. However, I don’t have much experience with working security (unarmed) besides watching customers shoplift etc. I have an interview and I kind of feel bad for lying. I just want to know if having the 6 plus months of experience is serious. I’m ALWAYS willing to learn of course.

0 Comments
2025/01/02
02:18 UTC

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Seriously!

Threatening people, touching them and getting confrontational?! What kind of "training" do you offer?!

https://youtu.be/axEb2sX_33M?si=DQ2dE07Frlnf2dxf

21 Comments
2025/01/01
18:36 UTC

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Don't touch that!

(Disclaimer: may or may not have occurred in Northern Colorado...this literally happened the other day).

So I work at a museum...ya know: don't touch anything.

We have a special exhibit which may or not have EXQUISITE NATIVE AMERICAN ART!

This is where I am posted..

One of these exhibits is a PRICELESS, large quilt..whichnis PRICELESS. Like everything, it has a BIG SIGN: please do not touch.

Often, we get school groups of small children come through.

One of these groups, of like 1st and 2nd graders, gather around the quilt.

Kid 1: (touches it with his finger!) Classmates (BLESS THEM!): DONT TOUCH IT! Me: (calm, polite): The museum kindly asks that you do not touch that. Classmates: Yeah! Don't touch it!

He took his finger off...

...and then promptly THRUSTED his hips forward and RESTED HIS JUNK ON THE QUILT!

O_O!

!!!!!!!!!

My jaw dropped.

Shock then turned to anger and I was about to nuke this kid but then...

The teacher stepped in!

Teacher: What the hell do you think you are doing!? Didn't you read the sign and hear the nice man!? Get in the corner timeout! Quit making a fool out of yourself and being silly! (Actual quote)

She lead him away and that was the end.

SMH.

Apparently I am not allowed to drop kick annoying children....lol

Happy new years!

0 Comments
2025/01/01
16:17 UTC

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Issues with some guards

So I work in secured facility i dont have a badge, the guard that worked before me missed tours on the Heliaus.

Employees had to let me in, I mean if you want to be sketchy make sure you do all your tours for the shift atleast then bail. You could got away with it but now 95% chance you will be fired

I mean geesh Allied keeps hiring kids

5 Comments
2025/01/01
14:01 UTC

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NYE @ AU

Anybody working a swing or grave today haha Power to you. May your new years be filled with blessings and riches all of 2025 😁

4 Comments
2025/01/01
02:39 UTC

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Have to pay for guard card with money order??

I applied for a position at Allied but don’t have a guard card. The person I spoke to said they have a training this week and sent me the info. They said I have to bring $55 in credit/debit and a $56 money order.

I’ve never used a money order before, so what’s up with that? I don’t even know how it works or where to get one? Is this a scam? I didn’t have to do an interview either. At the time of my phone interview, they didn’t call so I sent an email and that’s when someone reached out to me.

16 Comments
2025/01/01
01:07 UTC

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Pay

Anybody else not paid yet today?

18 Comments
2024/12/31
21:52 UTC

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Anybody got paid yet?

I have capital one btw

32 Comments
2024/12/31
21:30 UTC

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Help

I’m scheduled to work today but wanted to know is New Year’s Eve reserved as a paid holiday or is it just New Year’s Day to get holiday pay

16 Comments
2024/12/31
18:11 UTC

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pay schedule

does anybody have the pay schedule for 2025 ? if so please attach below

3 Comments
2024/12/31
15:24 UTC

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Uncashed checks

I have $4k in uncashed expired checks and can't seem to reach anyone about possibly getting new ones issued,some how I misplaced these checks I'm used to direct deposit but didnt set it up because being lazy.

4 Comments
2024/12/31
13:47 UTC

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Lisa app Not Working

Two step verification is not sending the required text message containing access pin. What do I do?

3 Comments
2024/12/31
13:18 UTC

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I’m confused…

This was the first site I ever worked for through allied and I’m honestly really confused and don’t really know how to move on this…

58 Comments
2024/12/30
21:38 UTC

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Complaint and question about pto

My site has vacation time and I didn’t use it so I’ve been trying to politely ask 2 different site supervisors for my pto and one gets back to me ( I asked her once already she says she’d get back to me never did) I simply asked a follow up question just so I can be sure it’s done. She replies to my question about the status of my pto by asking me if I can cover a 4 1/2 hr shift I said I couldn’t bc I had literally went out of town early that morning to enjoy my day off. She had asked me the day prior for the same shift and I couldn’t as I was preparing for the small getaway. ANYWAYS why are they making it seem like I need to do them favors first in order to get an answer about my pto?

Question: I had planned to receive my pto before quitting , so I reached out a month in advance about it and follow up 2 weeks ago. however they’re making it difficult by one supervisor not responding and the other seemingly wanting tit for tat first. My question is if I quit on short notice can I still receive my pto? It’s ridiculous that I have to play games for MY own money

EDIT** I’m in California I should legally receive it

3 Comments
2024/12/30
19:36 UTC

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Guard Card

Hello, so to keep it short I got through the online interviews and got scheduled for a physical one. I was under the assumption that I would work on my guard card if I got hired but they scheduled me a class before I could take the interview. Im not in a super rush for a job and I already had my background screened for when I worked at the airport so I know the process. However I want to know if its worth the investment of spending the money for the class for a chance that Ill get hired if any jobs will be open. I don’t think I should be too worried cause there were so many positions open in Socal and my class is scheduled next week. But does anyone have advice on how I should approach this situation?

12 Comments
2024/12/30
18:22 UTC

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Allied needs to stop

Allied needs to stop using automated interview things. It seems like Everytime it schedules me for an interview, either the hiring manager has no clue about it and doesn't show up, or they have the position filled already or something. It's annoying, specially when I'm trying to get into day shift.

15 Comments
2024/12/30
16:46 UTC

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Pay

Hello I’m new to allied and they just gave me a set schedule a month in. Anywho the question I have is I work Thursdays Fridays Saturdays and Sundays and I believe the end of each pay period is Thursdays so is my Thursday check going to be on the upcoming paycheck or would it rollover since it’s the start of a new pay period ? Thanks in advance

19 Comments
2024/12/29
21:40 UTC

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169 heliaus scans

169 scans a night with 30 minute drives i between each tour location with 3 locations per tour for 3 tours. Is this realistic or do I need a new site? This is my first post with allied

12 Comments
2024/12/29
10:02 UTC

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Need Help With Updating W2

I used to be employed by this company and am tryna update my w2 delivery address I can’t get ahold of my account manager nor anyone from hr, I don’t have my employee id nor anyone other contact information does anyone have information that could help me especially pertaining to the Houston branch

1 Comment
2024/12/29
01:35 UTC

5

Allied Universal in NYC

is there a allied universal office in new york city where they help you get your guard card and help you find a job right after.

9 Comments
2024/12/28
20:03 UTC

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Does Allied provide 401(k) contribution matching?

The title says it all, but I haven't been able to find anything consistent for Allied doing or not doing any 401k matching. I've seen nothing in the benefits guide and nothing through Empower that says what percentage of your contributions they match, but when I just google the question I see entries on Glassdoor saying that they do offer it but no information on what their percentages are. Then I keep digging and find old reddit threads saying that they do offer it but only for Administration tier personnel instead of the regular rank and file Officers and even that is at a shit rate. Does anyone have any concise information? I figure I should assume the obvious that if I can't find it the answer is 'No', but confirmation would be appreciated.

Thanks!

4 Comments
2024/12/28
11:37 UTC

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Building on vacation until January how can I pick up shifts from other sites?

My manager gave my number out but no calls yet and I can’t find the Mercury app on IPhone. Can I call a building and ask their manager to work a day or two? Even a week?!

7 Comments
2024/12/27
15:47 UTC

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Benefits

So, I am currently flex until Jan 3rd where I will become full-time. With that in mind I am trying to figure out how to enroll in benefits for when I become full-time, but I can't seem to find it. My post supervisor had told me it should be ehub, bit I can't find it.

Thank you!

4 Comments
2024/12/27
06:48 UTC

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Ok so a few days ago , guy on my shift says I smell like weed while im on a post. I was sent home and told I could no longer work that location. It has been 4 days. And I have not been able to work another location either. Supervisor doesn’t answer my calls or text anymore. Am I fired?

94 Comments
2024/12/27
03:49 UTC

10

Heliaus issue

I keep getting an alert forcing me to add an AR for not being active on app for 25 min? First time seeing this type of notice. Is it something added from an update to the app or is it something that needs to be adjusted from the office? The office says they have no idea why it started doing this.

20 Comments
2024/12/27
02:21 UTC

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Surgery needed, will I lose my post?

I started at Allied about a month and a half ago and lucked out with a good paying nice post.

I have to have neck surgery in March and have been told I may be out 3 months (I’m determined to shorten it).

  1. Will I lose my post? I understand the need to fill the post temporarily but will I lose my assignment?

  2. When should I tell Allied and who should I notify?

  3. Anyone remember how long probation is?

TIA and stay safe out there.

11 Comments
2024/12/26
19:36 UTC

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Contingent EE?

Hi! What does it mean when you have two days training, one day screening, one day contingent staff, and then four days of screening listed as the post?

Is this considered a 1099? Because my husband had signed up for a position at a fixed location.

2 Comments
2024/12/26
02:24 UTC

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Obvious AI in training now

Maybe not as noticeable in picture format, but if you guys do your lytx training anytime soon, watch this “presenter”. Clearly A.I.

Hey allied, since we’re using A.I. and you guys are saving all this money, how about more than a “Happy holiday” email where all you did was bombard me with how great you are?

Seeing as we haven’t had a pay raise on this site for at least 4 years it’d be nice for some of us at the bottom to see a little of all that money. Especially when we’re 3 people down on a skeleton crew site and our supervisor and regional managers couldn’t hire a useful employee if their lives depended on it, which means I get to work 12 hour shifts on Christmas. Cause you guys are so great, according to your emails.

21 Comments
2024/12/26
02:08 UTC

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