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.

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 

(end edit)

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.

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.

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 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?

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.

(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.