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Anderson Security Agency, Ltd.

Working at Anderson Security has been an incredibly frustrating experience. From the very beginning, I’ve felt unsupported by management, especially when it comes to hours and workload. Despite expressing concerns about being overworked and requesting more reasonable scheduling, management has not been responsive.

Rather than accommodating staff needs, the company has shown a disregard for work-life balance. The hours are inconsistent, and even when I’ve expressed the need for time off or sick leave (like when I was unwell with the flu), management has made it clear they are unsympathetic and unwilling to work with me. Instead of understanding, they insist that I continue working, even when it’s unreasonable.

The work environment itself is tense, with little to no recognition for hard work, and a general feeling that management isn’t on your side. When I have raised concerns or asked for time off, it’s often met with resistance or negative consequences, like being written up for refusing to cover another person’s shift.

This lack of support and understanding creates a toxic environment, where employees are constantly overworked and undervalued. I would not recommend Anderson Security as a place to work unless you're prepared for an environment that doesn’t prioritize your well-being or respect your time.

If you are looking for a work environment that; allows for promotions based on ability and are unbiased, a company that supports its employees, that values the safety of its employees, insures that there is adequate staff to provide a functional life/work ratio, and has a pay rate based on the area you are living in, this is not the company for you. With the availability of jobs on the market, this company understands that it can use and abuse you anyway they want while holding you to an amazingly high standard that  leaves no room for error. The executive staff has a hard time showing up to actually address the issues of the work place and will only send emails because it is more convenient then showing up to the site and figuring out a solution with the Account Holder. They do provide the training for your AZ Guard Card and allow you to receive training for CPR, and other medical/ security certifications if you can make it to the training site at no cost. However, if you leave the company at any time before 4 months you will be charged a $250 fee for your uniform. Again, if you are looking for a good company to work for that will put the employees before the CEO and executive staff then this is not the company to work for.

the company expects you to not have a life outside of work. You work all 3 shifts in a week with an 8 hour turn around. The higher ups had a mandatory meeting where all the security guards had to come just for them to say that we disgust them because of Anderson's 40% fail rate when it comes to penetration test. Their solution for why we fail the penetration test so much...our uniforms aren't up to standard. They make last minute schedule changes even if you're on your days off which caused me to have a no call no show. Then when you request PTO they find different reasons for why you can't use it. It's either you ask for too soon or too late or within 30 days or too far out of 30 days. And while you're overworked they expect you to go work construction sites that are short-handed. They showed no respect to the employees and constantly call for welfare checks which is more them making sure you're awake. And seniority doesn't matter with this company, if the new hire kisses up enough, they'll get the better hours and you'll get shafted. This company is falling apart and their solution is "iron your uniform shirt"which pretty much sums up the company. I've seen six new employees quit in less than 2 months

Anderson Security Agency’s endeavor is to be the premiere security agency in the state; however, it can profit by placing the right people in supervisory positions or afford formal (classroom) training and workshops to employees promoted into leadership positions. To succeed, supervisors should be well versed in building workplace relationships and trust, providing candid communication with staff (both verbal and written), resolving conflicts, and proficient in critical thinking and decision making just to name a few skills sets. This is not always the case. Supervisors are not consistent in enforcing standards or knowledgeable of company policies. In addition, some supervisors do not address substandard performance effectively or not at all causing conflicts with staff - such as habitual tardiness of those who are late reporting for work which causes undue and unexpected hold overs of others until they are relieved of duty. Employees do not feel valued. In conclusion, the organization is only as good as its leaders.

Upon arrival I would log in my start time, gather my log book. I would receive information of any incidents from the off going shift. I was responsible for the safety the water companies corporate office. I inspected visitors and vehicles that Have an appointment with an employee of the water company, or a delivery truck. I would call the employee to confirm the appointment, then I would grant them permission to enter the property. I roved the corporate building to ensure there was no improper activity. I maintained hourly logs. I learned it is very important to be calm and very observant of my surroundings. My co-workers and I worked very good together as a team. There was really nothing to difficult about this job, just always be ready for anything. I enjoyed the feeling of knowing that when I would inspect people and vehicles for safety concerns, I felt good knowing that I did my job to protect the employees.

Inadequate scheduling, no one in the office or Dispatch can or will answer questions. Field Supervisors act like they're the cream of the crop, but their some of the worst officers on payroll, some are hired with no experience at all. Owners in the office only care about putting a body in that contract to fulfill their obligations, then they're done with ya and don't wanna hear from ya again. They reward bad or negative behavior,but if you cover a lot of shifts those behaviors are over looked, but yet treat the good employees like their replaceable. Pay is decent, but benefits are no affordable. If you bring a wrong doing to their attention, they threaten to remove you from the contract instead of fixing the issue. They sold out to another Security company in 2025, but don't think this company is any better cause they still have the Anderson owners hands in the pot and are still calling the shots. 

A typical day a work consists of (LOGGING YOUR TIME SHEET) relieving very unprofessional employees. witnessing fraud and sexual harassment by our so called supervisors. and then the victim was taken off post cut hours and punished for reporting the actions.   its like they just need a body, and don't care about how well you actually perform your job. this company has the worst management I've ever worked for and not only were they uncaring about their employees, but I also had a coworker that got promoted and she didn't even get her raise the stated shed get. this company could be so much better and most importantly needs better management. the need to stop hiring dummies and incompetent people and actually talk to the people they're interviewing. not just send them to get their guard card and then hire them.  this is a very unprofessional company , I am surprised they haven't been sued.

I worked for  Anderson for about a year. Management is questionable at best. I’m leaving this review with no malice or ill intent, but rather as a warning for others looking at this company.  It’s your standard security company in comparison with the three security companies I worked with. It’s a revolving door of employees with your rare few who just stick it out if they get a nice shift at a nice location. 

Can you imagine requesting time off two months in advance to attend your young brother’s graduation from the Navy and to be told no. When asked why, because it was inconvenient for them to find coverage for me….which is why I asked two months in advance. When I didn’t accept their response and told them I would be going to his graduation whether they approved it or not, I was promptly fired.

So good luck if you try putting your family before work.  

Anderson Security has taught me a lot of good traits. I was fortunate to be in the highest paying post in a Gated Community. That area is the place where you will learn the most, make the most, and use the skills you need to be a great officer.

I can't speak for the other post that only get paid little amounts. I know that Anderson tries to take care of their people and for the most part live up to that.

The supervisor staff where I was posted was good and needed very little adjusting. The Anderson HQ management makes all the decisions when you violate a company policy. I think they need a little more training on investigation and determination on what punishment should be handed out.

They want to promote professionalism but issued me worn out uniforms that should have been thrown away. They took out almost $500 for deposits for the said worn out uniforms at $40 a paycheck and only issued me three worn-out shirts and a worn-out jacket. They were supposed to issue me pants but all they have at the time were worn out pants that had holes in the pockets. My car keys fell out hit me in the foot when I tried them on. There are some communication problems between the guards, supervisors and upper management that I've seen at most security agencies. What dose bother me is I'm used to being a professional and would prefer to look like I am instead of wearing old worn-out, some times even torn, armpit stain shirts that should have been thrown in the trash a long time ago. But if you can get by that it is one of the better places to work.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Security officer 132 salaries reported	$20.74 per hour
Armed security officer 82 salaries reported	$21.62 per hour
Field supervisor 14 salaries reported	$23.71 per hour
Security specialist 8 salaries reported	$21.06 per hour
Shift leader 2 salaries reported	$21.25 per hour

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