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Just overall been a mess since the place opened. The cultivation side is really cool, pretty much all the people are down to earth and good workers. I literally got along with everybody on that side, and they all were nice to me and I liked helping them out when necessary, and made a couple friends along the way but the sercurity is the biggest joke ever. Management is practically non existent, the people running the place don't know what to do w their money and the overall funding for sercurity just isn't satisfactory. Changes were made recently but, they should have happened way long ago and now even still bad employees are not held accountable for any of there actions . I worked here twice and I can say both times were mistakes. There were a couple good guards along the way that I still am in contact with, genuine good guys that want to do what's expected and have some drive. but most were trashy, don't give a shi7, and love to lie out of there a55. BEWARE if you plan on working on the security side. And YES they offer benefits but I worked here almost a year until I was told they have them! I'm really not sure how good it is, don't really care to know either. But yea, definitely have to watch out for some of the other guards and the boss. They will try some slick stuff real quick.

If they aren't taking money from you for uniforms, they're taking it for the drug test. If they aren't taking it from you for those things, they'll short your pay, typically just the overtime pay though. "Oh, oops, our bad, blame dispatch."

Oh, and expect to make up for everybody that calls out. You'll get told that if you leave they'll go after your licensing for abandonment. Several of us have had that pulled after almost 24 hours on the post with no relief. 

You will be micromanaged. You will be treated like you are just a warm body. Why do you think they're paying $14 an hour? To entice you because it's higher than the norm. They're enticing you because they can't keep people due to their abusive ways. You also will not have control as to the time entered on your behalf into a time sheet. It may be right, but don't count on it.  

If you plan to carry your own firearm, they demand to buy it for $1 from you, otherwise, you get a second hand Glock and you might get enough ammunition to fill the magazines (don't count on it).

. I should've never apply for this company, but the odds they put it in Indeed seems to me so convenient that I couldn’t ignore it. I have a kid on the way and I needed the job that's is the reason I applied for them. I shouldn’t have done that and now I regret.

. They have long term delayed paycheck periods that make you feel more like working for a plantation farm than for a security company.

. They delete your overtime from your timesheets in vision which is the application that they use for clock in and out.

. They don’t care about the guards, if you are in trouble you’re at your own meaning something happened or happening on post then figure it out. "Literally sink or swim"

. This company also is a branch of Blackwater protection, in other words if you know one you may have an idea how is the other. Same corrupt thing beware of them.

!!Beware and be warned!!

Worked there for 4+ Years

To say that they don't communicate is a gross understatement. They don't give you post orders. They do not tell you what their rules and policies are. 

They don't have your back, there's no benefits, and they absolutely hold grudges. They will fire you over the pettiest little things.

Working there is like being surrounded by high school girls. It's all gossip and drama. Very immature company. Everyone has a fragile, inflated ego.

On the plus side, you can do anything you want on shift, because the only way you're getting fired is if you hurt someone's feelings

I left on good terms, but I've seen so many people get fired for the most ridiculous things you could imagine.

 I worked Security for 25+years, Security alliance and "took over" for the in house security they had for about 90 years. Security alliance hired some from the original staff, they replaced other officers with 40+ years experience, and most left because they did not want to work for them.. I think that running a business like this takes integrity, high morals and honesty... in my opinion this company has none of these. There is a revolving door with security officers now, where before the officers trained,  knew the job and the people,  and worked there for many years. Both supervisors and officers don't stay long. I don't think any decent supervisor could put up the chaotic and unprofessional way this company tries to operate a PA business from FL 

Was promised 40 hours plus overtime. First week I worked I worked multiple 16 hour shifts to around 72 hours. Second week I worked 54 for a total of (do the simple math) 126 hours. That’s 46 hours of overtime in a pay period. I got paid for 80 hours. I was shorted 46 hours OF OVERTIME. was told to fill out a correction sheet and it would be sent to me. That was MONTHS ago. I’ve since written it off. 

Now, they are telling us they are CUTTING hours to less than 40 per week and dropping the number of guards “per client request”. I have an idea. Why don’t you look for employment elsewhere which is what I’ve done. 

Don’t walk away from Security Alliance. RUN!

No real chance for advancement. Just take you for a ride and use you to fill in spots as needed. Everyone is promised a better future, but will never see it. I guess is the type of business that only the cousin or brother or good friend gets a good post. Low paying post for a 1992 type of economic lifestyle. The hiring process is also like if your just another number filling a post. It was like speed dating but for work. If you're over qualified make sure you are being offered a good paying post off the back. You always get the feeling of uncertainty with this company. Six months of constant reminder to my supervisor of how bad I needed a better possition was enough for me. I left and now make double almost triple the 💰

If you’re an Armed Security Officer avoid this company like the plague. Management is horrible. They will never pay you on time, or if they do, they will pay you unarmed guard wages. Or they will not pay you for the amount of hours worked. For example: say you worked 85 hours in a two week pay period, they will only pay you 60 or 70 and it will take them FOREVER to fix all the pay problems they have.  The clients are really nice people and do an important job for the community. However, they should hire a better security company given the risk security officers assume.

Handled money for lost tickets and prepared a bank deposit for the customers. Also helped with directions and guidance. Learned how  to make deposit slips and handle money and deal with impatient customers. They need a better background hiring check for future employees who know what they are doing and trained properly. The hardest part of my job is dealing with poor management and immature behavior taken place by coworkers and supervisors. The most enjoyable part of my job is being a helpful  hand and getting the job done by satisfying my customers needs and questions.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The team work, the training , and the people I worked with and for were great . They were understanding and supportive.
If this company was in Arkansas I would still be working for them I hated to leave but I had to move back to Arkansas.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I had no stress at this company .

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Peaceful I worked 3rd shift, multicultural 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Monitor all camera systems, do rounds through out the buildings and outside of the buildings every 2hrs

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Armed security officer 7 salaries reported	$19.36 per hour
Security officer 14 salaries reported	$16.96 per hour
Security supervisor 2 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Plant protection officer 4 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Firefighter 6 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour

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