For context I was a security guard for about 4.5 years (currently a trucker but thinking of getting out) and thinking of returning to the security business. And if I wanna make decent money might as well be an armed guard.

We’re having an issue at my job, where people aren’t consistently being told to put prohibited items back into their lockers, so I decided to send the following message:

Hello team,

We must ensure consistency in policy enforcement to prevent discontent amongst the clients employees.If you are instructing individuals to return prohibited items to their lockers, it is imperative that we adhere to this practice consistently.

What should i expect? At least in this region??? Is it likely I end up in a chill area....with low maintence? That's what I'm praying for....

I ask because I am curious about this line of work and how it works. What is a day as an SPO (special police officer) like? What power do SPOs have? What are you policies and such like when it come to the Law Enforcement aspect of the job? Just generally what is it like being an SPO?

Forgive me if this isn't the right place to ask or if this has already been asked and answered.

If you're gonna have your adult fun time, make sure you don't do it in full view of an infrared camera

Hi everyone. I'm 18 and am looking to become a security guard. I completed the basic training, ministry exam and am now waiting on receiving the license. I also have the Emergency First Aid level C and did the Smart Serve certification to help stand out. I would love to get the Use of Force done but it's over $150 (can't afford) and I hear online that companies only like it if you do it with their preferred provider.

I just need help from security professionals like yourselves to offer advice on how to secure my first job. It seems like every company needs someone with at least 1 year of experience.

I'm tall with a pretty muscular physique, which should help with the deterring aspect of observe, deter, record, report. This along with two seasonal jobs during high school involving customer service and communication skills are what lead me to pursue security.

If anyone has any advice, I would definitely appreciate it. Regardless, thank you for reading.

I am new to the field and have been offered a position by both companies in the Ottawa region. Does anyone have any input between the two companies? Thank you very much.

Anyone know where I can take a practice test for HS campus security? Coming from operations and logistics and some loss prevention but things are schools are very different. Just barely missed passing the test but being given another opportunity, anyone that can point me in the right direction?

So, I been working with Allied for over 2 years at a data center. I am on the spectrum, and applied with saying yes to "I have a disability." Previously I only asked my account manager once about accommodation about my uniform, relating to sensory issues.

Here is the main issue, I want to use over the ear noise canceling headphones to filter out distracting noises. I work in an enclosed office/reception desk where there a TV in the lobby space and usually whoever my co-worker is, is on the phone calling other people leisurely. For my ASD, it's very distracting. Technically we have a no personal devices policy as per our Client's rules. Though my supervisor only has written me up for the use of mine, not my co-worker's Airpods/Earbuds. His words were it "doesn't look professional" and also "no personal devices", also in the same breath saying that earbuds are fine. None of this being about ignoring people, or not hearing things alarm.

I talked to my Account Manager about it and not until I followed up with him since he didn't responded to just say "personal headphones are not permitted" and I ask can I double check with HR and he said it's "not up to me, but our campus doesn't permit it".

So I ask can I even talk it up to HR? Where is HR? Anyone have gone through processing an accommodation?

Any advice between the two companies as far as being an employee? Is one better than the other for any reason or pretty much the same thing? Thank you

Like the title says, found out what kind of guy my boss is. I’m disgusted and not sure what to do.

Posting things like how ISIS (yes, them) and America are one in the same, “f**k Israel” and “burn in hell f****t”.

Literally pages of tweets, posts and pics (Did I forget to mention the post of Hitler on the phone, accompanied by an anti-Semitic joke?)

What can I do? Does BSIS deserve to hear about this, if they can do anything? Figured something like this deserves to be reported.

Thanks for reading and I appreciate all input.

(EDIT: Yes, I have screenshots.)

I have mashed potatoes and chicken in gravy. Made it myself 😎

To record ID shown for few seconds by patrons in a hurry, is there any easy way to remember long enough to write down on visitor log book?

Asking in terms of safety.

Edit: College campus nights.

Any tips or tricks for a new guy? Going to be working in a city with a high drug problem and a high homeless population. Unarmed security, any tips or tricks, looking for tricks of the trade

If I had a withhold of adjudication on a little over two years ago for controlled substance (felony) and I went to rehab and also did well on probation to where it was early terminated , will I be denied providing that evidence? I was reading the application and it says as proof of not using substances I would need a letterhead from a sponsor but I do not have one. Will my application be denied because of this?

So i found out my former site is being took over by the one company we find as a joke (starts with A...) and I'm conflicted.

Apply and pray I go back to the site I love... or go to the worst company next to Securitas...

Please guide me brothers and sisters!

I adore this site. They are so amazing and polite. And they trust me and miss me there. But... A?? Do i want to do that to myself?

Anyone know about the prison contract AUS has in Tabor City? Getting ready for orientation. Previous AUS employee. I’ll be commuting from just across the state line from Conway,SC.

Like way too comfortable. The site is 20 minutes away from home. Not much going on besides basic maintenance complaints, security complaints like noises, and patrol every 3 to 4 hours. Afterwards, I chill for the rest of the day on my phone. While management complaints. I'm doing the bare minimum. I've been at the site for two years and the money is decent. Hopefully, I can break this habit and find a better job, haha. Any advice?

I have not been able to get a post at my company for over a year now. I can't even get shifts as a spare to the point I honestly wonder wth dispatch does all day. At first I thought they just had an issue with me but after speaking with some current and former guards I found out it's not just me. The only logical conclusion is that there's a surplus of guards and they don't need any atm but if thats the case why do I see frequent hiring ads on websites like indeed; sometimes even with titles like "GUARDS NEEDED" in all caps. It just doesn't make sense.

Looking for the best tactical style gloves that also keep your hands warm and fit tight. I’m not a fan of any of the 5.11 options. They tend to rip and are not very warm. Thanks. Edit - touchscreen compatibility is a must as well

I was covering for someone who called in sick. I usually don't do these posts. It was my first time at this location, anyway. I was helping a ton of people. Everyone was coming at me like children on Halloween for candy. A lot of people didn't speak English and just needed some enlightenment. a lady came to me and asked me questions about a vehicle registration new owner application. She just told me that they had just told her to "get the stuff " inside the DMV and didn't want to help her much. She asked me what she would require to be able to register her vehicle. I just told her that she was missing all the information in the back, that she had to fill out on her pink slip, and to make sure to get her insurance and smog check done so she would be able to register her vehicle. That was the question she asked. After my break, a senior security guard, told me that the DMV manager was watching me on the camera helping the customer and shown him video of me, and that I'm not supposed to do that - that I have to keep an eye on the line and just tell people to "MOVE" "Do not engage" (hard not to when they're hounding you every minute), even though we had two people there who were taking care of the line while I helped this customer who wouldn't let me go. I don't know how to be rude; it's not in my nature. I got an anxiety attack about them approaching me like this. I felt creeped out that I'm being monitored and watched for something so simple, when there are people doing worse. It just baffles me how creepy they are at the DMV with their security. I spoke to the branch manager and let her know I was just answering questions and it was unbeknownst to me that I could not answer questions or help out and just shun people. Manager said "You're not an employee, You cannot help them, Tell them you've been asked by DMV you cannot answer questions".

I did do one DMV once and they were so proud and happy I was helping people out. Why is this such a big deal? They're just basic questions that can be found on google, not legal advice.

Are there any other night security dispatchers ?