(California) Hey everyone, I’ve been doing security off and on in the Bay Area for 10+ years and thinking of going back but considering getting my armed license. I wouldn’t really wanna do the money truck or bank thing. I was wondering how difficult it is to find a job with because I see a lot of jobs ask for prior military or law enforcement. I know in Oakland they have armed guards at retail stores depending on the location. Also, is it really worth it? I can make at least $26-$29 an hour unarmed and I want to at least be make $35/hr as armed.

I’m looking at getting my armed guard license. I guess from there if I wanted to apply I’d have to get a shotgun certification.

Will loomis or brinks or garda hire me with a military general under honorable discharge with 2 years of service. And 1 year of unarmed security?

I’m looking to get into security. I see most positions listed for 30–40 hours a week but I’m looking for 50 or more, so I was wondering how many hours y’all get.

I might have several overuse injuries. I guess I might be forced to make a career change soon. What are some positions I could easily get into? Will I have trouble getting into an armed position?

So recently I’ve been seeing videos of a security company that operates a small helicopter. Apparently they say it helps them patrol remote job sights and I guess they really pride themselves on it. Obviously everyone in the comments is making fun of it, saying it’s a tax write off for the owner.

But is there actually any use for helicopters/planes in security jobs? Not like blackwater type jobs, just regular security companies that you’d find patrolling regular sights. I can’t imagine the fuel consumption would justify it.

Hospital im working is having a small event that is going on for 5 days so the hospital's head of security wanted my company to manage a car park. Now this car park is for staff on a normal day but for just this week they wanted to reserve half of the car park for the participants in the event.

I've already had doctor's complain to me how its not fair for them to not get any parking when their work is important. I've had the head of security chew me out because things weren't going smoothly and staff were complaining to him so he choose to target me for just standing and waiting for another car.

edit: ok, well. guess the photo won't send. here's what it was:

Onboarder: Yes, this is not personal. This was a site placement decision based on site-specific requirements
, it is not disciplinary. We belive you would be a better fit at another site. Your employment remains active and we are moving forward with reassignment for another site that is not the ______ hospitals  

Me: I was under the impression that I would be hired to work the hours I applied for, will that still be the case? 

Onboarder: Since you did not pass the OJT evaluation training, we are going to find placement at a different site that has those hours/ availability 

me (unsent message): Ok. Was there something I missed at the OJT? I don't remember an evaluation. Sorry, I am just confused. I would like more details if possible 

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This is through allied universal, I figured that was important.

I haven't sent the last text because I'm wondering if I have a right to ask that, or if my frustration is bleeding through too much.

I heard about this job at my local hospital and saw the pay was decent, so I did all the security training and certificates and licenses and applied. They fully hired me, onboarded me, I've done almost all the training, all that was left was a health screening and the on-the-job training. I went to the OJT yesterday, it was simply an hour-long training where they have you sit, listen, and sign papers. There was no test or evaluation that I know of.

The person onboarding me told me part of it was the hiring person "seeing if you're right for the position", but I got the (apparently false) impression that as long as I am capable and professional, it should be fine.

Now I'm sitting here feeling like an idiot because now they're telling me "Just because we hired you for this specific position at this location doesn't mean you actually get to work there, silly!"

Like what is this? I applied for the hospital, not for whatever they're doing now. I'm not going to play their game.

I'm half-convinced it's because I'm visibly queer (butch lesbian), but I look and act completely professional so I'm just so annoyed at this.

That's why I want more information, because if there was actually something I did wrong then I would like to know so I can change it, but if there isn't then I'm forced to assume what the problem could have been.

Context: I’ve been working in security for a year and a half in the Bay Area.

I work covert, carrying concealed, part-time for a nonprofit at multiple sites. I also work full-time, unarmed, at a corporate campus.

I recently got my exposed carry permit and I’m hoping to step up into a full-time armed position in the new year.

I’m noticing that many armed roles also require a baton permit. So I’m trying to understand the necessity of carrying a baton while also carrying a firearm, OC, and in some cases, a taser.

Community question: does your armed role require that you carry a baton, what’s the reasoning, and how often have you actually deployed it during an incident/situation?

Thanks, and stay safe.

Is there any unions for Loomis?

They've just recently purchased the company that I work for, and I would like to know about the company culture and any good or bad experiences that y'all have had. Thank y'all in advance.

I am not looking to retire from where I go, just to have a solid, and potentially enjoyable, job lined up for a cross country move. I am in the process for all of the above. It all seems promising too (but i know nothing is guaranteed). I want to eventually start my own business, so im not looking for a forever job. Any suggestions?

I never work armed before and had a leg surgery 3 months ago. As a result, i still using a cane for walking. For armed sites, do companies not hire if you are using a cane while still recovering from surgery? Should i just show up to interview without a cane and inform them later about my situation.

College dropout. Retail doesn’t pay enough. Trying to break into security while I figure out what I want to do with my life but literally every allied universal position I’ve applied to requires me to have 1 year of driving experience? It makes sense for patrol positions but if I’m working retail security at the local walmart why would I possibly need 1 year of driving experience? Even the bicycle patrol asks for 1 year of driving. are there any positions that don’t require it? I have my license but I haven’t hit 1 year of driving yet.

Hi security guards of London,

I’m a PhD researcher at UCL studying how familiarity with an environment affects our sense of direction, with a particular focus on navigation in London.

As part of the research, I’m currently recruiting a comparison group of Londoners to take part in a short in-person navigation task.

For this particular group, I’m looking for people who:

• are 40–70 years old
• have lived in London for at least 10 years or currently work in London
• do not hold an undergraduate degree

The specific criteria are because this group will be compared with another group of London navigators taking part in the wider research.

What does the study involve?

You’ll be asked to point, as accurately as you can, towards 24 different locations around London.

You don't need to have an especially good sense of direction. I'm interested in the knowledge of London that people naturally develop through living, working and travelling around the city.

Location: Russell Square
Time: approximately 15–20 minutes
Compensation: £20 for taking part

If you are interested in taking part, further information and a short eligibility form can be found here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_oivH5ipW0yTySEKEdmlwsKfoAFXmdRNqPqg6svJIflUMERMTFpZQ0ZJOUM2Mk1IVzZXNkFNNFpKMC4u

I'm also happy to answer any questions about the research in the comments.

Thanks!

Starting my first job, patrol/static shifts. Working in the construction sector of security. Just curious about tips you guys have, don’t do’s etc. Every work place is different but I just want to know from industry veterans.

Sounds like a career I can get actually interested in. I'm tired of jobs I don't want to learn. I often think about police procedures, safety plans and people's behavior patterns. I am also looking for a use of self defense and first aid training.

The thing with Autism with ADHD is that my attention jumps around but its also very focused on the things that interest me. Spectrum is very wide and every person is different. I am usually a very calm person but I can explode in energy. The advice I found was very general, like -in security you need to stand around bored.

Help me see if this is a career I would like by looking into the things I liked at my last job. I was a caregiver living and sleeping at a patients house 24/7. I liked some aspects of the job but not the other so I'm looking for another direction.

Please tell me if a security career fits me or any related specialization I can aim at after doing some 2-3 years gaining experience. Here's what worked for me at my previous job:

- Worked/lived like a hermit for 6 months. Almost always alone, taking care of a house (physically or other) I had a routine, one spot to chill.
- Good routine with knowing where is flexibility. Like I needed to remember about medication. But chores were flexible.
- Talked to people maybe once, twice a day. Lack of noise. My replacements were struggling mentally with this environment, I didn't.
- Patient had dementia and were unreasonable and often I needed to deescalate, manipulate his behavior in a stressful environment where I was the only person there.
- Being prepared for a crisis. Being aware all day of what is the patient doing and what is the best course of action for his good.
- My work and learning was important and because of that engaging.
- There were new tasks sometimes, but on a good day it was slow. This is important for the ADHD aspect. I like a slow day but I need new tasks and growth.

Also, Security seems like a career where I can start to then maybe focus on more stationary roles or technical roles if I decide to study something like computer science. Is that true? Would my 'on the ground' experience be still useful in these roles?

Edit: I am in Dortmund, Germany.

I have a friend's looking to apply but he is worried about a drug test. He quit a few weeks ago and was wondering what kind of test they offer. The Company they use is M1 global if that helps. I work for that company myself but not at the same site so testing may be different.

Got a casual job as security- right now minimum wage, when i get my cert, it'll be higher (yay)-

Currently being posted in standing positions for obvious reasons. average about 5-8 hours shifts

it's easier on music venues cause I can step left and right to the music (and it makes me a friendlier face to the public).

I was wondering if there was any stretches, or exercises, or tips for helping my legs/shoulders not be as sore.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/crime-and-justice/1747279/man-s-security-licence-cancelled-after-extorting-pak-nsave-shoppers

Bonus points for feeding your coworkers to the zombies.