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What is the best part of working at the company?
Greatly enjoyed it! One of the positions was a 3rd shift of overseeing two properties. 12 hour shifts, but you didn't remain at desk. As long as you have secured the perimeter, you return to desk.

You're the only one working. In this specific job at this specific area.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Remaining at desk, may be boring sometimes, monotonous, maintaining focus on surroundings.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
12 hour shift. You Clock in, clock out. You switch places with the next one coming in.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
For the job specifically given. Arrive on site, Clock in, get rundown from person you're replacing, and get settled at desk. I liked to sit at the desk and observe cameras for 10 minutes. Then I will walk around the lobby area  looking out windows and observing surroundings after double checking doors are locked and secured. After 30 minutes I will inspect the first floor. Check bathrooms, electrical closets, ceilings, etc. Any potential hazards are what you look for. Running water, light bulbs and switches not working, plugged or broken toilets or sinks, smoke, smells, loose wires, fire etc. You secure each floor for the exact same items. You check: electrical closet, janitor closets, bathrooms, break areas if they are there. 3rd shift ensures lights are off in those areas, minus the automatic ones. 1st shift turns on all lights. For your break, you do not have to remain at desk, you can go to the break room and sit for your hour break. I did a mixture of both because I prefer to remain alert

The type of work the company assigned you to as a gate guard teaches you how to take pride in what you do as a security officer although, you are pretty much by yourself and on your own. Management within the company didn't always keep their end of the bargain when it comes to professionalism at the time. They do recognize officers who top perform within their area/district by way of certificates and little token gifts such as a pen with a handshake. The hardest part as a gate guard is that you are only given 2 ten minute breaks and that you have to constantly wait and hold your bladder for hours until the client is free to come and relieve you.

American Security Services is a decent company, but stressful at times.  they are very particular about certain things; the management is not too bad it was exceptionally friendly and quick to respond to their workers essenials. I enjoyed my time there, but if the pay rate was better I would have like to continue being a part of this extoraordinary company.  the hardest thing about my job is making time for self-initiated projects.  I have been an enthusiastic security officer, and I have got the employee of the month by being one of the best security officers of the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The company as a whole had a good office and helpful system in place for guards. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
For my experience the site i worked at was unfortunately not working out for me with there manager.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Company level friendly and professional and again at the specific site of my assignment not worth the stress and unprofessional environment in my opinion.

Once you become a regular guard at a given site work gets a lot more predictable. But, in the beginning of your employment you might be asked to float around to sites all over the greater Chicagoland area especially if you have a car. FYI, posts in Chicago proper will typically pay more than other sites. There are overtime opportunities. If you think you can handle the on-call lifestyle you are also encouraged to follow the path to become a  Sergeant or Lieutenant.

If you work at the Georgia site, good luck. The Site manager there is a complete liar. She said she didn’t accept drama, but she’s the cause of it all. Her shift supervisors talk about employees behind their backs. Instead of talking to the employees about issues, everyone will receive a long email about what you as an employee are doing wrong. If you’re lucky, you’re name won’t be included. You can’t report her, because her supervisors do not care. Stay far away from this company

Worked as a liability scapegoat at a dispensary. Sat in a box entire shift, five days a week, only provided an uncomfortable steel stool to sit on. Was informed by staff that the district manager for the client wanted guards to be uncomfortable their entire shift to keep them "alert." Miserable experience, miserable pay, ridiculous uniform, no support. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
I really don’t know the pay the uniforms 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The lack of communication not being released 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Bad they blame their employees for everything they get rid of the good ones and keep the unreliable ones 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful and no communication

Does not meet job payment with other security businesses.

Area location:  Government Property; does not meet substantial place
for the Guard House.  The Guard House does not meet up for the business/premises.  Otherwise, the area is safe and secure.

Collins Aerospace, Fairchild Street -The training is very good according to
what you will be doing.

This was a good job to start your field of security work.Pay was good above minimum wage.you don't have to just stay in the guard shaack all the time. You can go around the premises and building and check on things.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Security officer 44 salaries reported	$19.82 per hour
Response officer 6 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Field supervisor 3 salaries reported	$54,333 per year
House officer 1 salary reported	$20.50 per hour

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