security officer

field supervisor

patrol officer

armed security officer

shift leader

Orion Protective Services, Inc.

So first I want to say that in my experience everyone is cool, great personalities. I personally have never had an issue with anyone in this company. This is my first security job so I dont have another company to compare this one to. That being said I'm going to hit key points:

The pay isn't great, not something you can live off of exclusively. The sites they offer are so incredibly easy a dog can do them so dont expect a huge paycheck for doing almost nothing for 8+ hours. Floaters get paid more. Even if you're not a floater and dont get the same wage as one they'll still ask you to cover other sites. 

Sometimes it is very difficult to get in contact with your supervisor especially overnight. Its really unprofessional and annoying. There have been times where Ive been stranded at a post because my relif never showed and I couldn't get in contact with anyone.

The unreliable coworkers are the worst part of the job. I understand that its hard to find good workers these days and the company needs bodies but they let too much slide. People not showing up, being late, working intoxicated, or leaving the site is unacceptable yet management will give that person a million chances before firing them. 

The job of security can be stressful at times, but is overall very relaxed. there will be downtime, and there are some times you will be bored. On the other hand, there are days with a ton of things going on and it seems like you're going throughout your entire shift. Anyone who has been in this kind of work before can confirm that's just the flow of the industry. It may seem sometimes like you're on your own, but all of the expectations are clearly given and spelled out for you. It is no secret that sometimes you will have to make decisions about what to do in a situation, but you are never left hanging out to dry as long as you do your best.  

the expectations are very low. come to work on time in uniform, complete your daily tasks, pay attention and write your reports.   that's an easy paycheck if you ask me.

I worked for Orion for a few months and the management is terrible they don’t have any communication with employees and they don’t go about doing things the right way like for a example they didn’t have me do the training I was supposed to before starting a shift somewhere on my first day they just put you on a site and you work 8 hours without the manager even showing up to teach you about the site  if u have to leave for an emergency they don’t let you and or write you up for leaving if you are pregnant they lower your hours to nothing and or put you on a site that’s not good for you because they say there are no sites for pregnant people also they hire people for management that don’t do their job right.

Been with the company for several years and still make minimum wage because once they stick you in a post you can never get out of it even though better post with better pay but popping up in the company constantly and newer guards will be getting paid more than you have the best way to grow in this company is to give a two week notice and then come back and reapply for the better post that they have on your own website and when you ask them to move to a better post with better pay they tell you unfortunately that was post have to be filled immediately and we wouldn't have time to replace you at the post that you're at I had a post 15 minutes closer to my house for $4 more an hour and they gave it to complete strangers 

It only took me one shift, working for this company to tell that this company is not worth working for. They lack training on the sites they’ll tell you one thing about pay and then when it comes to your pay day it’s messed up. The sites are really nasty and dirty sites that no other company wants and it puts you in danger, when you have an issue with clocking in or out, they tell you to call the office the next day there’s too many inconsistencies, and they lack a good pay rate for people that actually have experience in the security industry. I have over 10 years experience, and they will not negotiate starting pay for my experience 

When I initially got hired, the process took 3 days and I was on the ground (with no prior experience). I never got trained on my site and was entirely left to my own devices after the first HOUR of working there. My direct supervisor was always impossible to contact and entirely useless when I had concerns. He constantly acted like I was a burden to deal with and was not afraid to show it and I never had any opportunity to talk to any of my supervisors in person. The pay is not competitive and the hours are inconsistent. Literally nothing beneficial about working with them. 

I literally just started working for this company yesterday. The onboarding process is very easy and they get you hired and started as soon as possible, they are very friendly and very helpful and professional. I was trained on-site my first day by a field supervisor and given my uniforms, the field supervisor walks you through the whole site, goes over post orders and makes sites you are comfortable at your job, excellent first impression. Excellent company and communication with them is amazing too! I love this company and plan to grow within the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Management is a top notch! Responsive . Excellent Team .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There’s  no stressful working environment at Orion . 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Teamwork! Excellent Communication between Management and Employees.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Driving the patrol car , Observe and Report , Interact with customers.

Management is a mess and all over the place. Promises job sites you never get. 
Every job site is covid control with no supervisor. 
I worked a job site all on my own not once’s did my supervisor go to check up on me told I was going to get a post order and never did. 
If you pick up a shift at a site with a different pay rate they say they are going to pay you the pay rate but never do. 
No type of training what’s so ever. 

WORST SECURITY COMPANY IVE EVER WORKED FOR !!!!!!

What is the best part of working at the company?
You want to waste time , experience raw unprofessionalism and unmatched incompetence? Welcome!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Zero structure , either you never meet your supervisor or they quit mid shift

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Come treat yourself and find your new family

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Misery & roach infestation  and can’t forget crackheads

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Security officer 96 salaries reported	$17.64 per hour
Field supervisor 1 salary reported	$47,500 per year
Patrol officer 4 salaries reported	$18.21 per hour
Armed security officer 13 salaries reported	$18.54 per hour
Shift leader 2 salaries reported	$17.63 per hour

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