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Security Services Northwest

For a no-experience entry-level security job, this company pays its employees better than others and really takes care of it’s people. As a veteran, this opportunity for steady pay and easy work has been a true blessing. Starting at $20 an hour, it’s a great way to get your foot in the door in the security industry. You won’t have many problems getting your hours and overtime too, as long as you present yourself as a reliable employee. Just show up to work on time and wear your uniform correctly and you’ve already done half your job. As a Type 2 (part-time) employee, you can choose your own schedule, so your work-life-balance is what you make of it. Paid training and licensing is just the icing on the cake.

Be prepared to do night-shifts and swing-shifts if you want to pad out your hours. The actual meat of the job is all about being vigilant and staying awake / productive... you’re usually working alone on most sites, so this is one of those jobs where you get out what you put in. Requires a degree of self-motivation and discipline. There is a high-turnover rate, so being consistent will help separate you from the crowd.

I had been experiencing some personal issues that took me out of work here for a couple weeks, but the HR and management staff were incredibly gracious about the whole problem. They have a great culture, based around “doing the right thing” and as long as you do your job well, you’ll be well taken care of.

The only complaint that I have is that paychecks are paper based through snail-mail, making paydays somewhat inconsistent. Hopefully as this smaller operation grows, direct deposit will be implemented.

A company filled with workers who go a I e and beyond and get treated like gig workers. You will constantly hear the higher ups complaining about other companies with this, that, and the third, but this company only recently stopped using paper checks. Their uniform, uniquely, does it's best to look like actual law enforcement, but shoddier, and they expect you to maintain it since they only issue you one (as opposed to the standard 2-4 from other companies or even workplaces).

Everybody is afraid of their employment status, benefit status, and work life balance. Some sites churn through people due to the company fumbling the ball, leading to high turnover. Scheduling is, bar none, the worst, placing people to work across the state regardless of where they are needed or can make it. Nevermind the rampant bigotry and double standards, with internal memos from people as high as the ceo salivating that they can take advantage of the current political climate.

All in all, wouldn't recommend.



There’s no space for advancement unless you’re boot licking people or get lucky to get in a positions, they make false promises all the time and still do dumb paychecks instead of direct deposit like any other company.
Wouldn’t recommend anyone dedicating any time into this company. I’d only recommend if you want to make good money if they allow OT, otherwise I would recommend anyone to apply. Management/HR is full of grimy people, some site supervisors are almost as bad as HR. If they bring up CAT (teams) it’s all bs to get you to apply but nothing actually happens. If you aren’t a LEO, then not recommended at all.

I worked here for about a year. I did enjoy it a lot however it was not very exciting. A lot of times it was just being awake when other employees did not want to be awake. It was easy money, watched a lot of movies. Operations Manager is great. I loved him and he occasionally did site visits. Great pay and overall I enjoyed working here. Hours are sketchy sometimes. Sometimes I worked 50 hours a week, sometimes I worked 10. It was never a guarantee.

Seriously poor management, out of touch about what is going on in the Seattle branch. Adolescent trainer's who show only favoritism like a 5 year old girl at Christmas as to who will graduate training academy. Owner/upper management that is 100 miles away and unaware of the poorly run HR branch. Completely crazy schedule, no work/ life balance. They do not care or listen to the needs of employees. They are worse than Allied Universal and Securitas. That alone should tell you just how extremely bad it is. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Layed back but serious. Its hard to get the right combination but mark does a good job of it.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The communication is needing improvement but its a young company and i think they will figure it out. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Be on time and in uniform and the rest is chill

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Protect and Prevent. 
Help people make better choices.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Being able to choose the jobs you want, sometimes.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being talked down to, treated like a child.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They want you to know they are the bosses, you're just a lowly employee

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fine as long as a Supervisor stays away from the site.

A position with this company has no professional development and no upward mobility. You’re simply a body filling a position for a wage. Most times, the hours that you work are not accurately reflected on your paycheck. When you leave the company, they will not pay you for your vacation time, so make sure you take your vacation time before you leave the company. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay was fair and the company was understanding 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to communicate with scheduling over text

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fast paced depending on the Job site you are assigned to.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Pretty good, clocked in. Did my job, covered shifts occasionally, clocked out.

Security Services paid great for the job. The site that I was in does not have a direct manager.  Overall everything else was great, only problem is being Law Enforcement prior when we are confronted by a threat, or aggressive person we are not allowed whats so ever to go hands on unless the person attacks us first.

Also there is only 1 security per shift.

In he end the company was still a good company i would recommend\ or work for again.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Security officer 16 salaries reported	$27.50 per hour
Armed security officer 11 salaries reported	$33.14 per hour
Guard 27 salaries reported	$30.11 per hour
Vice president 35 salaries reported	$210,000 per year
Law enforcement officer 1 salary reported	$35.00 per hour

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