/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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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.

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2024/11/06
16:00 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?

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2024/11/04
01:35 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.

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2024/10/30
15:01 UTC

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From Security D License to Success: Joining Securitas

1 Comment
2024/10/28
19:16 UTC

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Securitas: Careers Elevated

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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2024/09/13
16:18 UTC

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Can anyone verify for me if Securitas pays time and a half for overtime in the states?

Hi all, I just started working for Securitas and got my first bank statement and the amounts are off on what I think I should have made. I am not getting time and half for overtime even thought that's what I was told I would get. I also worked a national holiday and it looks like it showed me getting my regular rate for that time I worked and anything that would have been over. I looked up holiday pay and it said it was time and half for the first 8 hours and double time for anything over. Also I the way it looks, I got paid twice for overtime at a different site, but it show up as me working that sites rate(even though I am flex) and then looks like the overtime rate is less than my states minimum wage.

And for a unrelated shits and giggles side note, I got my 401k acknowledgment in the mail and it told me it is going to send all of my electronic delivery statement to email address that I haven't used for almost 10 years and that I deleted too. I have no idea how they would have gotten that address since I didn't use it when I went through orientation.

4 Comments
2024/09/11
21:22 UTC

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Discover the Securitas Operations Center

1 Comment
2024/09/09
01:10 UTC

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Corruption

I want to know why Securitas is so corrupt and inept. When I worked for Securitas from 2007-2009, the site supervisor would call semi drivers and other guards "morons", "idiots", and "ret**ds".

Another guard would sexually harassing client employees and coworkers. He was Hispanic, made anti-white remarks, and was caught multiple times sleeping on the job. He was reported multiple times and no one did anything.

This office made guards PAY to have their pants hemmed! At the time, pay was $8.25/hr and 32 hours, pending you didn't work multiple double shifts. To add insult to injury, males had to be clean shaven. Professional guards at unprofessional wages.

The integrity line was called eight times on the site supervisor until he was reassigned. They didn't fire him, they moved him to another site.

Another guard was fired because the client dispatcher didn't seal a trailer when the truck left. Guard sends truck back, dispatcher got mad, and the guard is fired two days later. Aforementioned guard applies for unemployment, Securitas fights. Goes to arbitration, magistrate finds out office LIED!

I can hear "it's not a real job." I'm aware. However, NO ONE deserves to be treated like an indentured servant to a bunch of choosing beggar employers

8 Comments
2024/09/08
23:27 UTC

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Athens Georgia

I heard there was a location in Athens, GA and I was wanting to see how far it is from where I want to move to, does anyone know their address? I can take PMs too, I'm just having a hard time finding it.

3 Comments
2024/08/18
14:09 UTC

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I recently started working for this company and im getting paid $1.50 less than what they told me

My hiring manager said i was getting $17.50 an hr on my job application but im getting pay $16 an hr Who should i call?

7 Comments
2024/08/13
15:36 UTC

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Background Check time??

So I accepted a job offer 7/26/24 and filled out all the forms on that day, background checks and all. It is now 8/6. 12 days since then and I haven’t heard anything back. How long does this usually take? Indianapolis branch btw.

3 Comments
2024/08/07
01:07 UTC

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Do security’s check for marijuana ??

Going to my orientation tommorow been hired on it says they will be doing a swab when I arrive is the a four panel or five panel test I am confused and do not want to ask the hiring managers

12 Comments
2024/08/06
22:12 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
2024/07/31
15:01 UTC

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Monday AM Forecast... What do you suspect will happen this week?

Employees; is your Colleagues going to take PTO subsequently giving you OT; is there a Officer post meeting you all will attend; is the Branch office going to pull Guards for a special event, like a fair, that will be burdensome yet welcomed at the same time.

Managers; Is payroll day going to be tougher than usual, is there a Retirement coming creating upward mobility. Is there a Guard who is going to be offered a spot he/she always coveted.

1 Comment
2024/07/22
09:01 UTC

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Hey, I start my training on Monday from 9 am to 5 pm. What is the training like, and is it paid training? I'm nervous 😅

9 Comments
2024/07/12
13:13 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
2024/07/10
15:01 UTC

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Direct deposit

Does anybody have experience with changing their bank for direct deposit at all ? I just changed mine and want to know if It’ll be sent to my new bank next payday or if I’ll be getting paper cheques for a week or so. TIA

0 Comments
2024/07/10
01:06 UTC

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Monday AM Forecast... What do you suspect will happen this week?

Employees; is your Colleagues going to take PTO subsequently giving you OT; is there a Officer post meeting you all will attend; is the Branch office going to pull Guards for a special event, like a fair, that will be burdensome yet welcomed at the same time.

Managers; Is payroll day going to be tougher than usual, is there a Retirement coming creating upward mobility. Is there a Guard who is going to be offered a spot he/she always coveted.

1 Comment
2024/07/08
09:01 UTC

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What does roving patrol do

One of the roving patrol guys came into my post and asked for my name then just left. Is that all they do or is there something else to it?

3 Comments
2024/07/08
05:52 UTC

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