/r/securitas

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The subreddit for Securitas Security Services, one of the world's largest private security companies. Thinking about security work? Got an interview? Already an employee? This is the place for you!

For State and Judicial data of the Security Officer Industry see /r/SecurityOfficer WIKI page and their ever-growing Law Library.

Video's of Securitas and others are showcased on /r/Guards

Wondering what the Armed Guard element is like, if you can't find it here, it can be found on /r/armedsecurityguards

Securitas also has an /r/PrivateInvestigator license in many branches

1. Rules to Come Posts & Comments

In order to maintain a clear and productive SubReddit for Security Professionals, rules will apply and be maintained; In the meantime, Professional Decorum is expected.

2. Post Topicality & Germaneness Posts & Comments

All Posts, discussion or prompts, must be substantive and directly related to Securitas and its immediate affiliates.

Any Cross-posts or images of comments, from other Reddit communities must be directly pertinent to Administration of Justice/Security Industry to be featured here.

3. Be Kind and Respectful Posts & Comments

This Community was founded upon the basis, generally, of uplifting, educating and networking with other Securitas/Pinkerton Colleagues.

In all cases, discussion should be focused on the Industry Standards, without resorting to insults or negative behavior.

4. OPSEC Posts & Comments

if OPSEC and PERSEC of the post, or comment, appears to have a scintilla of liability to Poster, or this Sub, it will be removed for cautionary purposes.

5. Governmental, Municipal, or Billet Title may be Challenged Posts & Comments

If implied you are/were something (Security Manager, PI, Peace Officer, Any Regulatory Officer) and a reasonable challenge is made, the remedy would be to verify with MODs, or an honored affiliated or specialized sub at the MODs discretion.

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Questions Regarding Communication

Hey all. I work a single officer site, no shift changes, no site supervisor, not even a site phone. For a long time, I've had some significant issues with communication with management/the company, with my DM not responding to texts, calls, or emails and having to look pretty hard for other contacts, only to also fail.

I ended up reaching out to my union rep for help, but I was wondering if anyone here has been in a similar situation and has advice for me?

5 Comments
2025/01/30
21:15 UTC

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Securitas Training Programs

Securitas USA maintains libraries of training books and videos on virtually every security subject. Our Center for Professional Development prepares and coordinates a broad range of training resources. Courses are available in e-learning programs and electronic management through the Securitas USA Online Academy. Securitas USA has a wide range of security-related self-study books, video courses, and instructor-led courses.

If you’re interested in advanced training, you must first get approval from your Supervisor or District Manager.

See pages 27 and 28 in your Security Officer Handbook (March 2022 version)

Industry-Specific Training; Banking/Financial Security, Campus Security, High-Tech Security, Lodging Security, Logistics Security, Port Security, Retail Security, Shopping Center Security, Gated Communities, Petrochemical Security, Healthcare Security, High-Rise Security and many more.

0 Comments
2025/01/29
16:01 UTC

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Payday

If you have a bank that pays early, what day do you receive your pay? I just started last week and they said payday is Thursday, but my bank normally pays 2 days early, so I was hoping for Tuesday.

5 Comments
2025/01/28
06:20 UTC

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When does pto start

Hi so I was wondering when pto starts

5 Comments
2025/01/23
18:26 UTC

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Can you use your sick hours as a Flex Guard?

I’m a rover/flex and I have 48 sick hours? Can I use them or do I have to be at a permanent site?

4 Comments
2025/01/21
07:41 UTC

6

w2

when does securitas send out w2 forms ?

1 Comment
2025/01/18
17:00 UTC

5

is it difficult to transfer to a different state

i’ve been thinking about looking into it . i accepted the job a while back knowing there’s securitas in almost every state . and i thought maybe it would give me the opportunity to move if i asked

5 Comments
2024/12/31
11:15 UTC

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Write up?

I have a question. I just started working for securitas in California and recently i had to call off three hours before my shift because i couldn’t stop vomiting. And i was told on the phone that me calling off would result in a write up… why give the option to call off if there’s repercussions to deal with??

3 Comments
2024/12/29
16:09 UTC

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Who Did This?

Yo start, I have 14 years of military service (six years active, eight reserve), county jailer, reserve deputy, armored transport, and contract security.

I get a message from Indeed about a job offer from Securitas. I politely decline. Two days later, same offer with a $1200 sign-on bonus. I let it be known that I'm not going to be exploited for my experience and drastically downgrade from my current employer. I get a response that I'm entitled.

Let me get this straight. You want me to give up my almost $30/hr union job, dayshift, REAL paid holidays, accrued sick and vacation time for a dead end $12/hr, night shift, no sick leave, awful benefits, same wage as a new hire, and working weekends and holidays?

How does that make me entitled? I see it as knowing my worth. Are you angry you couldn't exploit me?

From what I've read about this company, I don't know how they're still in business. This company runs by ignoring morals and ethics. During COVID, the CEO puts out a video about how hard it is but we're a team. You catch COVID, you get fired.

I seriously want to know who runs the Indeed account for this company. Are they delusional?

10 Comments
2024/12/26
17:58 UTC

4

You got a new contract for overnight Guards, which may extend to 24/7. What hours do you suggest the overnight hours be, and why?

4 Comments
2024/12/19
02:29 UTC

3

Time-off requests

Can someone please remind me how to do that?

I've used it before, but then there was an issue for months and I just texted my managers when I wanted shifts off, and I can't remember where to go in OneID. I've texted them asking for help, but no response yet.

Thanks in advance.

3 Comments
2024/12/18
17:44 UTC

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Recording

What is the policy for recording another person? Even if you discover in the recording that a person was going to do bodily harm to someone else?

4 Comments
2024/12/14
21:41 UTC

3

Applied in CO

Do they care if you smoke weed for the drug test purposes?

1 Comment
2024/12/07
02:18 UTC

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Winter parka

Hey everyone. I'm a Protectas agent (Securitas' Swiss branch) and i was wondering about our winter uniforms.
I know we're not supposed to wear our gear outside of work, but that parka is just too good. So i was wondering, does anyone know where they're made? Are they even available to buy without the red dots?

I don't see any product number or brand on the parka itself so i haven't been able to look it up.

2 Comments
2024/11/21
00:52 UTC

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OneID Scam

An alert was sent out from my District office. When using Google search for OneID, fraudulent “sponsored” websites take you to a login that looks like OneID but isn’t. This is reportedly an attempt to gain financial information and, my guess only, gain your actual password to divert your pay.

If you don’t have it, the legitimate link is oneid.securitasinc.com.

4 Comments
2024/11/09
14:21 UTC

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Question about armed security guard position.

The description for the job states I'll need a level 3 armed guard card but towards the end of the description its said that "training will be provided".

My question is if said training mentioned at the bottom is related to getting the level 3 armed guard card OR if that's something separate you'd have to do on your own time?

2 Comments
2024/11/04
01:35 UTC

4

From Security D License to Success: Joining Securitas

1 Comment
2024/10/28
19:16 UTC

3

Securitas: Careers Elevated

0 Comments
2024/10/28
19:11 UTC

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Securitas Training Programs

Securitas USA maintains libraries of training books and videos on virtually every security subject. Our Center for Professional Development prepares and coordinates a broad range of training resources. Courses are available in e-learning programs and electronic management through the Securitas USA Online Academy. Securitas USA has a wide range of security-related self-study books, video courses, and instructor-led courses.

If you’re interested in advanced training, you must first get approval from your Supervisor or District Manager.

See pages 27 and 28 in your Security Officer Handbook (March 2022 version)

Industry-Specific Training; Banking/Financial Security, Campus Security, High-Tech Security, Lodging Security, Logistics Security, Port Security, Retail Security, Shopping Center Security, Gated Communities, Petrochemical Security, Healthcare Security, High-Rise Security and many more.

2 Comments
2024/10/23
15:01 UTC

3

Securitas Training Programs

Securitas USA maintains libraries of training books and videos on virtually every security subject. Our Center for Professional Development prepares and coordinates a broad range of training resources. Courses are available in e-learning programs and electronic management through the Securitas USA Online Academy. Securitas USA has a wide range of security-related self-study books, video courses, and instructor-led courses.

If you’re interested in advanced training, you must first get approval from your Supervisor or District Manager.

See pages 27 and 28 in your Security Officer Handbook (March 2022 version)

Industry-Specific Training; Banking/Financial Security, Campus Security, High-Tech Security, Lodging Security, Logistics Security, Port Security, Retail Security, Shopping Center Security, Gated Communities, Petrochemical Security, Healthcare Security, High-Rise Security and many more.

2 Comments
2024/10/16
15:01 UTC

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Maximum amount of hours allowed to work in a single shift

For those of us working with GM,FORD ,STELLANTIS OR any of the other auto manufacturers what is the maximum length of the shift that you're allowed to work in a shift. If it is in your current handbook please forward me that information

4 Comments
2024/10/12
15:18 UTC

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Securitas Training Programs

Securitas USA maintains libraries of training books and videos on virtually every security subject. Our Center for Professional Development prepares and coordinates a broad range of training resources. Courses are available in e-learning programs and electronic management through the Securitas USA Online Academy. Securitas USA has a wide range of security-related self-study books, video courses, and instructor-led courses.

If you’re interested in advanced training, you must first get approval from your Supervisor or District Manager.

See pages 27 and 28 in your Security Officer Handbook (March 2022 version)

Industry-Specific Training; Banking/Financial Security, Campus Security, High-Tech Security, Lodging Security, Logistics Security, Port Security, Retail Security, Shopping Center Security, Gated Communities, Petrochemical Security, Healthcare Security, High-Rise Security and many more.

1 Comment
2024/10/09
15:01 UTC

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Concerns/Complaints

I am an active security guard at a site east of the Mississipi and I have had constant issues with pay. When I came back to the company it was to manage a very high paid client and I had extensive experience with this particular client. As things go, they closed down the building I was in and I was sent to another site. However, I had an agreement with my DM that I would be given 20 dollars per hour to look after this site until they get someone hired. Well since day one essentially they have paid me 3 dollars less than what was agreed to. On top of that, I have been sending in time where I would answer my phone, emails, and texts when I am off the clock and its like pulling teeth to get paid for those hours. I am getting seriously frustrated and upset to the point I am looking for other employment. I should not have to fight with my DM to get my wages corrected every week or so it seems. What should I do?

2 Comments
2024/09/25
14:56 UTC

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Securitas Training Programs

Securitas USA maintains libraries of training books and videos on virtually every security subject. Our Center for Professional Development prepares and coordinates a broad range of training resources. Courses are available in e-learning programs and electronic management through the Securitas USA Online Academy. Securitas USA has a wide range of security-related self-study books, video courses, and instructor-led courses.

If you’re interested in advanced training, you must first get approval from your Supervisor or District Manager.

See pages 27 and 28 in your Security Officer Handbook (March 2022 version)

Industry-Specific Training; Banking/Financial Security, Campus Security, High-Tech Security, Lodging Security, Logistics Security, Port Security, Retail Security, Shopping Center Security, Gated Communities, Petrochemical Security, Healthcare Security, High-Rise Security and many more.

1 Comment
2024/09/18
15:01 UTC

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Applied yesterday, checked my profile today and it says "withdrawn"

I didn't click on "withdrawn application." Nothing. Is it likely because I applied a month ago for a different position and told the recruiter I was no longer interested in said position?

Do they remember applicants?

1 Comment
2024/09/13
16:18 UTC

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