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Barbier Security Group

What is the best part of working at the company?
1. A sense of purpose knowing I am contributing to peoples safety and well being. And the variety of roles the company offeres. Which allows me to find a roll the fits my skills and intrest. I like the hours that I work and it gives me an opportunity for obtaining specific credentials, training and an opportunity for advancement. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I would say being on a site for the 1st time can cause a little bit of stress. Some site require unfamiliar details in post orders, but once properly trained at an unfamiliar site,and your periodically scheduled to those sites there is no stress. Simply paying attention to time schedules becomes natural in time.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
With the element of teamwork and comrades who I've worked with gives a strong sence of brotherhood. Any agents and all agents I've worked with will have my back as I have theirs. In a sence I refer to my colleagues as brother or sister.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There's is really no typical day. Anything can happen at anytime. Know this is am always prepared to take on any situation that requires me to respond to safety of public issues to returning items to owners for instance lost and found. Any and everyday brings new and familiar expirience.  My focus is to always be mentally as well as physically prepared to deal with any and most situations.

I worked for BSG as a Seasonal Security Officer in 2021. The hiring process was very interesting as there was a training and a test at the end of it. At the end of the hiring day,  a Security Officer will have refreshed all the BSIS knowledge and beyond. 

After the interview, I was assigned as a seasonal Security Guard for a children camp. I worked 12 hours shift. I enjoyed every day working there. Staff were friendly, children were polite and disciplined. The communication with the supervisors and dispatchers was excellent. Working for Barbier Security Group is a great opportunity for those who like working and for future police officers. The pay is great and the opportunities for working there are endless. I made lots of money when I worked for BSG!

  During the interview you can ask for a part-time, flex, event  or full time position. If making money is not your purpose, or you need more time for yourself, your family, hobbies then go for the part-time or event security positions. Knowing what you want and good communication in the beginning, these are very important skills for both, you and the company!

 If I get the opportunity to work again for BSG, I would do it in a heartbeat.  Former Security Officer in Santa Rosa, CT

Former employee. A typical day involved inconsistent scheduling and last-minute changes, making planning difficult. Communication from management was often unclear or delayed.

A major concern in my experience was how worker safety and wellbeing were handled. After raising concerns, including a workplace injury claim, I did not observe meaningful follow-up or a clear emphasis on prevention. This left the impression that these issues were not a priority – if any.

The most telling part came during offboarding. I was presented with exit paperwork that included both a non-disparagement agreement and a declaration regarding unreported injuries. That combination stood out and reinforced a broader impression of how employees are viewed — as disposable, replaceable rather than supported.

Overall, the culture felt transactional, with limited investment in employees beyond immediate operational needs. The hardest part of the job was the unpredictability and lack of structure. The most enjoyable part was working independently across different sites.

I would not choose to work here again.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Despite my one star review. Working with certain coworkers and supervisors was a pleasure but since I worked with a big team at Northeastern University/Mills college, Drama was rampant and there exists a culture where people and shifts have to be better than each other in a toxic area with more put downs than praises.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Working with different egos and other coworkers constantly flexing and attempting to assert dominance

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic and repulsive. Some people just wanted to get you in trouble or trash talk you with uncalled for jealous comments.  There are corrupt friendships with an account manager and a certain afternoon supervisor who is known for intentionally getting workers in trouble. If anyone knows about irritating bad bosses, you guys will understand how frustrating this is 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Front gate entry where I verified credentials and went above and beyond communicating with guests in Spanish , Portuguese and Russian

BSG is a step up compared to other companies I've worked for in terms of pay but have the usual problems within the industry. An irregular schedule with lacking coworkers. Lacking being incompetent or only able to accomplish the bare minimum. The minimum being the gold standard unless employed in-house. 

I work nights with few coworkers which makes things simple and also a tightrope when trying to hold client contracts. I can confidently say I do my job by patrolling and making notes of any incidents. My coworkers on my off days are a different story as frequently break the simplest of rules by our clients. The immediate effect being called in on days off even towards fulfilling 7-day work weeks. 

Advice, it's possible to be stern when refusing additional overtime. Management will frequently move your off days when setting the next schedule at the drop of a hat with only an email as notice. Thankfully, I decide to check them periodically and have not missed days. 

Lastly, if a raise is promised after the 90 day intro period. Have it in writing as a year could lapse and no one is the wiser.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There really are no perks other than high priced contracts, which they’ll inevitably lose. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Trying to appease multiple people who have a grade school understanding of team communication. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment felt disorganized and inconsistent. Expectations weren’t clearly communicated, and when they were, they often changed depending on who you spoke to. That creates a culture where employees are left guessing instead of being set up for success.

Communication from management was lacking. It was difficult to get direct answers, and concerns didn’t feel like they were taken seriously or addressed in a meaningful way. There wasn’t a clear sense of structure or accountability, which is a problem in a field like security where clarity is important.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Tonnes of downtime and not seeing my partner ‘supervisor’ the entirety of my shift because they hide in their vehicle or go on patrol out of the zone somewhere.

Working at BSG was a real pleasure.  Nothing beats working for a company that believes in making their community a better place.  Far too often, people in the Security Industry either don't care, or take their jobs too seriously.  At BSG, the mission was first and foremost customer service.  

Further, for people looking to get into Law Enforcement, BSG offers the opportunity to really hone the "soft skills" of dealing with difficult individuals.  The Law Enforcement Academy that one might attend will teach one how to be Law Enforcement.  BSG teaches their employees how to treat people with respect and courtesy.

This is a growing company, and that means that there is plenty of work to be had.  This can be a double-edged blade because your personal life can take a hit by working so much.  However, when push comes to shove and the schedule demands every hand on deck, you'll be working beside senior management.  This includes the owner.  Getting face time with him or any of the other members of management is an invaluable resource for mentorship.

What is the best part of working at the company?
None.Foundout from coworkers that female coworkers in the office would talk inappropriately about me during meetings.I worked graveyards, six days a week.It's not supposed to be the high school drama hour.I come to work, and that is all.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The people delegated into management; on the surface, you would think that "team" is what it is about.However, my experience here led me to realize that people are hired into management rules to simply eliminate positions, i.e. find silly reasons to be able to fire someone, as such was my case.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
One word: Toxic.What I mentioned in my previous response matriculated right to this question.I cannot overstate this enough.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Nobody is friendly.At least nobody from Barbier Security.

This job will overwork you a ton whether you like it or not. Scheduling is terrible especially if you have other things to take care of such as children or school. Depending on the site you can be underpaid or overpaid. On site managers are usually cool to work with and understanding when it comes to your concerns. HR and the front office however can care less. Simply put, the office only sees you as a name. They don’t know you so they don’t care for your needs. Other than that you do get benefits like health care, vision and dental. Also if you really need money they have no problem giving you hours. The pay periods however are sketchy. For example, you work 6 days this week from Sunday to Friday then you have Saturday off. The pay period cut off on Monday though so you technically only worked 32 hours. This makes them work you for 9-14 days in a row. If you’re a workaholic this job is great for you.

As a regional field supervisor and trainer, I focus on building robust professional relationships with both clients and employees. This effort is complemented by my commitment to instilling our corporate culture and professional values throughout the organization. My role significantly enhances our workplace environment, but it is a collective endeavor. Interactions with office staff and upper management reflect BSG’s dedication to exceptional service that transcends conventional standards. This collaborative approach enables us to embody our corporate culture fully and fosters authentic professional connections that feel personal.

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