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A typical day at my present work involves checking the staffing levels from previous day and how many staff are working on that particular day. I then read all reports generated from the previous day, deal with whatever issues from the reports that need attention. I document everything as I go through the process. I the check on the 25 remote locations to be sure they are operating as they should. I then deal with any issues they may have until everything is running as it should. Again, documenting everything as I go. I then do a daily billing invoice from the previous day so I can justify where each dollar is coming from and where it is going. I then look over new hire applications, set up interviews and hold interviews with new prospective staff. I randomly do a check on staff by showing up at different times of the day to see what my staff is doing and has done during their shift. Again, documenting everything. If any staff are not following policy/procedure, I will then arrange for them to come to my office for disciplinary measures, whatever they may be. I then update the schedule and prepare for the next day. I prepare the schedules at least 2 weeks I advance and routinely update it as needed. I enjoy the job as I love to be busy, productive and make the company successful. I have accomplished this hands down.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Communication between employees and chain of command

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Private Security interactions with client, general public and local law enforcement can all vary immensely day to day.  Good days and bad days always balance out if you adapt to change

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Company culture is a paramilitary structure with a family feel.  As long as you adapt and roll with the changes(which differ from contract and post) you will succeed.  If you don't support the company or grow with change you will not fit in.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Overtime when available is 9 times out of 10 voluntary.  There will be times you get caught by a last minute call out or family emergency from your relief officer, but they have enough steps in motion to usually get you out of there with an hour or 2 tops unless you elect to stay and cover more.

It depends solely on the contracted job you work. If the contract is new, they will do everything to keep and hold that contract. You can do an outstanding job, be awarded with citations, and do the best overall job, have superior knowledge of the facility, excellent working relationship with other entities therein. If there is a complaint against you or how you do your job, or if you choose to not use your officer discretion. (that gray area) You choose to do the right, proper and legal way and they know you will not compromise your character or integrity, they will always defer on the complaining INFULENTIALS side for fear of losing the contract.  

To start with, the most amazing part of this company is it does not let you feel like you are a employee. It feels like a family. Work is good and great. You feel you are in safe hands here.
Management: My boss  is very understandable, Always teaching me new things, I have learned so much under my Boss i just have to say he's the best! HR, she is an amazing person. Not sure how she manages to make sure each of us are being noticed, acknowledged, appreciated. Best HR i have ever worked for …The Owner is a great Man always making sure we have everything we need, & Always supporting his employees. I love Excelsior Defense, Great place to work!

if the management had an integrity this company wouldn't have gone through 3 captains in the year and a half that i worked. the employment status is inconsistent; with one employee told that no 40 hour week would be set then having to work 40 hours. the company would then offer the explanation it was phasing out 40 hour weeks. afterwards the management would denying the whole statement the company just made days earlier. wile long standing employees wondered why the management didn't keep their word to maintain these original schedules they promised not to change, then moved to work sights further away from their homes.

Worst security job I ever worked,if you don't have a problem standing outside in the heat and cold then maybe this is the job for you.But I hated being in the elements because when it was hot they didn't like you to go in to get water alot,even though all the mangers got to ride around in the company cars with the AC all day while your sweating bullets outside. And not to mention the va police who watch you like your a criminal,just waiting for you to mess up so they can get you fired

Depending on what site you worked at your days could be really easy or really busy. I learned security is a tough job. Management has to be stern it's the only way it works. Workplace culture is fantastic when you're not at a post by yourself. Working alone eight hours a day can be really lonely. The most enjoyable part of the day is talking with your supervisor who's job is much more difficult yours and really puts things in perspective.

Well since they just laid me off I'm not Terribly Happy they didn't have to they could have moved me to another position but the new captain wants things his way and has decided to get rid of people that have been there the people who are reliable and show up for work also the ones that have the most benefits with the company and I think they want to get rid of that meaning those people who have insurance and benefits and full-time and want to get rid of all those people

This company will fire you for any reason while you are on a 90 day probation period in order not to give you benefits.   
They fired me for sitting in my car for a few minutes AFTER my relief had already arrived.  My relief arrives five minutes early.  I NEVER left early.  I ALWAYS left on time.  But yes, I sat in my car a few minutes till my shift was over.  No warning.  Just fired.  
And it's shady.  They never gave me a copy of my contract.  

Enjoy working at VA clinic. Capt Myer very good to work for.  Provide security walking around outside of building checking to insure all doors are secure and no compromise of the fence line and no issues in the area. Walk through building to ensure there are no issues and checking to see if any workers or anybody in building after hours. 
Required to check AC shop computer hourly to ensure certain areas are maintaining proper temperatures.

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