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The training was 3 days long, they talked about making it 4 days. They go over a lot of stuff, some I’ve heard or been trained on, and some I hadn’t . They understand their industry very well, and train their employees to match the needs of the industry. 
LDG is a very young company, and there will always be growing pains. There’s training pay that you get added to your first pay check, they put you up in an Airbnb while training and feed you the first day. 
There’s not many companies that even do that anymore. They don’t have to, they chose to.
5 states is a lot for a small company to monitor and take care of, so there’s lots a work to do if you have the drive and determination to do it. If you’re asked to travel for the company and you accept, they put you up in a hotel and give you per diem. 
Working in security requires a certain individual with certain qualifications and qualities, stand long hours, working with difficult people in the public sector, and being the person there to make sure bad stuff doesn’t happen, it’s not an easy job but it’s not rocket science either. 
You’re given the ability to purchase things that are needed for the job through the company at a discounted rate. And you don’t have pay for it all at once. Most of us have worked in Security before, or have been in the military and already had a majority of the needed items. 
They pay for your license and fingerprints to be done and because of costs that are incurred by all of the weeks worth of work that go into it, you’re asked to pay for training. Through the same payment plan.
Who wouldn’t charge you for training that involves weapons, ammo, OC Spray, and active shooter course they designed for their industry? That all took time and still takes time to train 2 to 3 classes a month. I don’t see an issue with it. Most people don’t understand Security, it’s not An “Agent” type job, your the front facing representative of the company at the facility you work at, you do a lot of watching, and making rounds, watching cameras, or helping with the check in process. It’s pretty easy, and you work 7 days on then 7 days off….. that’s half a year. Maybe it’s not for people who are entitled and expect everything to be given to them, you work hard at LDG, and you’ll be rewarded. The time off is perfect for family time, vacations, Dr appointments and anything else you want to do, like have a part time job too! 



The company itself is awesome, an amazing idea of providing a “professional” caliber of security for its clients. Only the only “professional” thing about it is the website. A solid 40% of the staff is inexperienced in every way. (yes that’s somewhat of a low number but that’s being nice about it.) They hire to fill locations for as long as that person will work. A solid 50% of the management genuinely cares about you, the other will praise you if it makes the company look good. The pay could be way better, you’d think it would be because of the industry but it’s all contract based. There’s a minimum they can pay you and there is also a max they can pay you. After you hit that max there is no going up unless they get a higher contract because the company also needs to make money. You deal with all kinds of people. Some good, some bad, that’s everywhere though. If you have the ambition to move up, don’t. It’s not a hard job, it’s a remedial, repetitive job. In the training they make it sound like a fast paced/high priority job. It’s not. You might check IDs/walk around/watch cameras/open doors or gates/sit/stand/tell someone to leave or you’ll call the cops. It’s a security job not some super secret agent job so don’t buy into the whole cartel speech you get in training. The schedule is okay if you have a counter part, if not you’ll be overworked or your immediate supervisor will be overworked. Don’t buy into the family business. It’s a job. Clock in, clock out. Depending on where you are you might have overtime opportunities. They pay for travel, and lodging if it’s so far away once you are an employee. Other than that you pay for everything else. You pay for training/uniform shirts/pants/equipment/ travel to training. Everything is deductible over a period, not all at once but just be prepared to pay a lot more if you don’t stay a certain amount of time. All in all if you just need a job and meet the minimum requirements, have a decent phone and face to face interview you’ll do just fine. If you are looking for a career then look elsewhere. Hopefully this isn’t to negative and not to positive. Just want this review to be honest. 

With several decades of law enforcement and highly specialized security experience, I can easily state that this is the best place I've worked and the most satisfying job.  Without integrity, commitment, reliability, maturity, excellent judgement and rapid decision making characteristics you may not be a good fit for this company.  Their performance standards are coming to be recognized throughout the cannabis security industry.  Their team mentality drives a very high level of motivation for perfection.  Time is invested by leadership to train and teach exacting standards of performance that are consistent and uniform at all sites.  The individuals that are successful here are self disciplined and live by their honor.   

With demonstrated diligence to duty advancement comes quickly.  The overall compensation package is comparable to the area standard.  For anyone looking for a place to hang their hat and develop a career; Liberty Defense Group is the company. 

Very excited to start working in the armed security work field. The uniforms and everything were cool. Then as time progressed and I went to new post around the area. It became apparent that the promises that were said to me became more and more untrue. There was pay questions and issues that, When brought up upper management became distant. All of my direct supervisor’s were fired as well as HR. A lot of guards were left in the dark and didn’t know what to think. At the end of my employment there there was little to no support, and when it came it was very little. I was supposed to get seven days on and seven days off, but rarely got my seven days off straight, because I always had to come in to cover for someone else towards the end of my career there, they worked me weeks straight without a single day off 14/15 hrs. a day. The experiences I had were good with all clients but my own company was horrid. I would say this company hires unfit personnel to put in post just to cover contact protocol. The supervisor I had before they were fired. We’re great leaders and definitely cared about you. 

First off they'll charge you for all your training and gear if you don't have any when you go to Arkansas. So you'll be paying all your own gas and food, but you get paid 250$ and your Security Card that first week . Then they let you know there's a non compete for 6 months of you lose your job. I forgot how much they charge you back but even with my own gear it was 2 months until I started making a real paycheck (had to live off credit ). You also do not have any work/schedule security as cities can change ordinances and thus your hours and/or if you have a job.  This is one of those pop up fly by night weed industry dead end security "roles" as whoever the company gets contracted for you to work for only employs you per state regulation. That could change and they would definitely op to save money and send you packing. IMO  Don't work for this company they do not have your back, they do not care about Vets/Leos as I've seen them burn many who were going through it. (IYKYK) 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great management team, excellent schedule. The work/life balance is great with 7 days on 7 days off. The mission statement is to reintegrate veterans back into society and I believe the company is doing a great job of sticking to that statement. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I have nothing but positive things to say about this company, this has been the least stressful job I've worked.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Primarily veterans and law enforcement professionals, upholding morals and producing a welcoming and friendly culture.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Quite positive, with mostly friendly interactions between security and our clients. Its extremely relaxing for those with an outgoing personality and a drive to succeed.

The schedule is perfect for someone who  wants to actually live a little life while working. The Week on/ Week off schedule can be a life saver. Depending on whichever site you're deployed to, the job may become boring. I was deployed to a Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary, which in turn made my job very stale. 

But, the job can be very strenuous at times if you don't have a relief guard. The normal system requires you to work a 7 day Week of 11 hour shifts, but if your relief guard becomes ill or quits. The whole system is flipped on its head, and you will have to pick up the slack. I've worked 12 out of 14 days before. Putting up almost 150 hours of time, if & when that happens it puts so much wear on the mental of a person. Which is why I couldn't  give the job higher then a 3 star. 

Professional security company with high standards. Military structure with a family environment. The owners and management truly care about you as an employee. The job can get boring but the 7 on, 7 off schedule is fantastic for work/life balance. The company helps you get the necessary certifications and either pays for those directly or reimburses you any money spent out of pocket. They also require you to go to a three day training course, which includes qualifying on the firing range. Trainers are very professional and the company provides an AirBnb , along with travel/training pay. Since my employment here, I've been very satisfied with all aspects of this company.

Was told the schedule was 7 on 7 off 12hr shifts. Cool I can swing that.....if it was true. Worked more like 15-16 hours days and days off were hard to come by because they are so short staffed. Direct supervisors were hard to get assistance from because they were spread way too thin covering empty spots. I had one supervisor who wound up having to work 2 months straight without a day off. HR never withheld state taxes even after multiple times of telling her. She never held out child support even after being informed by not only myself but the State of Missouri. The company had great vision but horrible execution. Coming from a Security Director position I interviewed for a supervisor role. Wound up being just hourly staff. Never received the bumped to supervisor after 30 days as was promised. 

The company recruits vets, law enforcement and others as a defense group but once hired they tell you that your just guarding dispensaries. Nothings wrong with that but then the dispensaries will use you as a door greeter or a receipt checker and place you in a position where you can’t do your primary job. Your management will not intervene and will tell you “just roll with it” because they only care about the money the contracts bring in. Your mid level managers hardly even see you but will write you up for “fraternizing” with the employees of the dispensaries once your friends with them. Overall, work some where else if you don’t want to be a dispensary yes man. 

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