r/securityguards • • May 28 '26

Question from the Public [MEGA THREAD] How to get a Job

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Hey All,

This mega thread will be used for newbies. This mega thread will include things like how to get a job, licensing requirements, and asking about specific companies. When asking a question you must include your City/State or Country if posting from Outside the US. Any other post regarding those topics will be deleted and repeat offenders will receive a ban temporary or permanent. Any questions, please reach out to the MOD Team.


r/securityguards • • May 28 '26

Gear Review [MEGA THREAD] Gear Recommendations

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Hey All,

We will using this mega thread from now on ask about and give recommendations for duty. This applies to all gear, uniforms, and firearms. Any post made outside this thread will be deleted and repeat offenses will end in a ban permanent or Temporary. If you see a post please report it to mods, please reach out with any questions


r/securityguards • • 6h ago

You’re not the police!! Observe & Report

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Fort Worth police have arrested 31-year-old security guard Tyron Henton and charged him with murder in the shooting death of 20-year-old Deavyn Holt at La Gran Plaza Mall.

Police say Holt was smashing glass display cases at a jewelry kiosk Wednesday evening when Henton opened fire, striking him at least once. Holt ran through the parking lot before collapsing near Seminary Drive, where he died.

Henton was arrested Friday, October 16, and charged with first-degree murder. Authorities have not yet explained what led investigators to file the murder charge against the security guard.


r/securityguards • • 1h ago

Shooting In Lobby

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I work in a temporary housing facility in Brooklyn NY for Allied Universal. This guy walked in with a pistol aiming tenant as the tenant was backing up inside, I ran out so fast around the corner to the next building to notify my supervisor and then we went back, shots were fired in the lobby and a random girl who visits the building was hit. Mind you the doors been broken for months, the guy was just able to walk in freely. I been complaining about the doors for the longest and there is crackheads and prostitutes in and out the building everyday. But yeah this building is out of control. That was pretty traumatizing.


r/securityguards • • 12h ago

As a grown man, I have no problem admitting I almost screamed like a girl when I saw this.

86 Upvotes

r/securityguards • • 3h ago

Job Question What footwear is best?

9 Upvotes

Residential guard, patrolling roughly 11 hours on foot, just want to know what you guys are wearing for those long days & nights.

Apologies if this question has been asked multiple times in the past, I just recently joined.


r/securityguards • • 6h ago

united security inc yall are incompetent as fuck

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got fired over a BRAND NEW supervisor accused me of insubordination for days i wasn’t even at work for. i debunked it and got told to kick rocks essentially. and he claimed i threatened him and my guards with a knife but witness statements that was written to the hr from my guards stated otherwise. mind you IM A SUPERVISOR TOO. been there for 2 years. i should honestly sue them and the fat fuck who defamed me into losing my job


r/securityguards • • 5h ago

Question from the Public Y'all that have been Company Police or Security Police, what is it like? What are some pro's and cons?

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r/securityguards • • 1d ago

DO NOT DO THIS Oh my god

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r/securityguards • • 4h ago

Job Question Hired as a lvl 2 security guard

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I’ve never done security before ever. But I recently got hired to a school district as a lvl 2 security officer. They’re going to train me to get my lvl 3 my first week on the job. I never had my lvl 2 but they gave me a website to get my certification. I got my certification, & I just submitted everything through TOPS. I did my fingerprints, now I’m just waiting for TOPS to receive it. How long did it take you guys to hear back from TOPS & get your license?


r/securityguards • • 1h ago

Is parking on the upper levels of a garage or lower more prone to break ins?

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Just curious on your thoughts. Parking higher would mean the thieves would be less likely to escape if noticed, but the area is likely more secluded.

Parking lower would mean there is more traffic.


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

Dispensary Guards?

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So, I've been working as a Dispo warm body for 3 and half months now and its been a peach of job, mostly camera watching. I'm curious if anyone else has some stories of their time on the job?


r/securityguards • • 15h ago

Job Question Allied Universal Paid Travel Time

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New hire.How is paid travel time calculated? My account manager told me I would be paid travel time for two shifts 23 miles from my home address to a another city near me. Do they calculate city to city distance or your actual address to location?


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

DO NOT DO THIS I feel like I'm watching my account burn to the ground.

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Very vague, here. New branch director who has been in the role less than 6 months. Our old account manager was hired on as the client security coordinator. I am a new supervisor for the site, have been in the role less than a week.

With the AM gone, I have to fill his role while they're searching for another. My issue is - the old AM and I have been trying to get me access to the scheduling software for a month (putting me in as supervisor has been in the works for two months or more).

This wouldn't be so bad, except we're so short staffed that we basically only have one person who can work per shift. That is, if one person calls out, there is no one else with availability to work.

Now add that on top of the fact that by now, I'm scheduling people to work for call outs and other site operations, and it's not reflecting in their scheduling applications. Let me say that again, I'm telling officers to work when their schedule isn't reflecting when they should work. This is going to introduce a payroll issue if not corrected. So this means I have to call the director, tell them what I need in the schedule, and send them that information in an email. I'm playing telephone with peoples schedules and pay.

I have sent multiple, multiple communications to the branch director via text, email, call. I have special coverage I need to work tomorrow, that still isn't reflected. I'm going in when it's not scheduled. I've barely received any affirmation that the schedule will be corrected.

Now add in that we're the lowest paying contract in the branch. I feel like I'm one missed check away from folks refusing to show up because the schedule and pay isn't reflecting.

I don't know, I'm trying everything I can. I'm just venting. I'm sure I could be identified based on this post.


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

The California private security company that has made $158 million off Trump's ICE raids

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r/securityguards • • 1d ago

Starting to hate my job getting super micro managed. Telling me to do stuff that none of the other guards do . And i handle the busiest gate as well. Everyone literally runs away from the main gate and no joke is scared of it. Is it better to quit or to get fired?

23 Upvotes

I watched how other gates do it in my area with different company’s and it’s so much more chill and not micro managed like this. Do i quit or do i get fired lol


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

Alameda coast Guard base

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Anyone here work at Linxxx solutions at the alameda coast guard base or the San Francisco one in treasure island? Every time I apply I never hear back. I have close to 3 Years experience of armed security. Currently a PSO for FPS contract and was an 0085 (federal security) for the Department of Army for 6 months. Hold a dod tier 3 secret and fps public trust. Have all the BSIS permits needed and first aid/CPR. Is there a reason why I’m not hearing back?


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

Job Question Securitas Officers

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Greetings, I am employed with Securitas and was curious if this is a thing happening company wide or just in my region. I recently inquired about doing an armed certification and was told that we are no longer doing armed positions. Is there even a market of opportunity for such a position in Securitas anymore? Are they shifting away from it? If so, where can I go to get into it?


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

Andy Frame Security???

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I live in a semi rural area and am looking for a part time job that can work around my schedule. Does anyone know any thing about them?


r/securityguards • • 2d ago

Job Question QOTD: If you witness the police actively arrest someone on your site, will you intervene to assist?

63 Upvotes

Keep in mind, the three guards in this video are contracted on this property.


r/securityguards • • 2d ago

Gear Review Not Even 2 Month Old SABRE Red LEO Strength

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33 Upvotes

A few weeks ago it discharged while still locked. I checked after the discharge as well, lock was still completely engaged. Noticed a familiar lookin piece of red plastic while standing post on a real chill day. It was my nozzle. I don't like that nozzle style in general, was just temporary, but damn dawg.


r/securityguards • • 2d ago

I think my boss may be Dr Who

17 Upvotes

I do access control and there is no way so many people can work in such a small space so the only explanation is that it’s the Tardis and my boss is The Doctor.


r/securityguards • • 2d ago

Licensing Question Looking to get my guard card in California

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Tired of working at FedEx, and I was looking into getting my guard card.

Are there good websites to do most of the training online? I've seen some, don't know if they're legit or not. Would rather do it online if possible since I'm working right now but obviously if it's a rip off then I'll find time to do it in person


r/securityguards • • 1d ago

What evidence proves an inspection robot is mature enough for critical facilities?

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We are evaluating inspection robots for airports, transportation hubs and electrical facilities. Products such as FODRo II, PUDU D5 and Boston Dynamics Spot look promising, and I would like to hear from anyone who has used them in real operating environments.What evidence should buyers request before you choose them? Should we focus on long-term deployment hours, mission success and human intervention rates, inspection accuracy, false alarms, environmental testing, failure recovery, cybersecurity, maintenance records or integration with existing systems?


r/securityguards • • 2d ago

Job Question Facial piercing industry attitude?

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Hey everyone, I'm about to start my security training and had a question: I eventually want to get a bridge piercing and already have stretched ears but I'm wondering how frowned upon it would be to employers? I know it would depend on the company and role, but I'm just trying to gauge what others' experiences are. I'm working from Australia as well, so if anyone knows how it's like here generally, I'd be keen to know