armed security officer

security officer

police officer

business development manager

armed guard

Valentis-Group,-Inc

I’ve been with this company long enough to see both its strengths and significant areas of concern. On the positive side, the training program is exceptional — one of the best I’ve experienced in the security field. It’s well-structured, hands-on, and truly prepares officers for real-world situations.

However, what happens after training doesn't reflect the same level of quality. There are individuals in armed positions who exhibit behavior and decision-making that raise serious safety concerns. Some officers lack the professionalism, critical thinking, and emotional stability required for the job, which is especially troubling in high-tension environments like housing communities. These roles demand focus and sound judgment — having unfit personnel not only lowers standards but creates real risks for team members, clients, and the public.

Despite repeated concerns raised by staff, the company has not taken meaningful action to address these issues. This lack of accountability is disappointing and creates a work environment where trust and safety are compromised.

Communication from leadership is another weak point. Messages from HR often come directly from ownership and are sometimes delivered in a tone that feels dismissive or condescending. This negatively impacts morale and makes employees feel undervalued.

Promises made during the hiring process — such as access to overtime or special events — tend to be based on seniority and aren’t realistically available to all staff. Scheduling is often inconsistent with little notice, and gear distribution is poorly managed. For example, it took several months to receive appropriate cold-weather uniforms.

Site supervisors are often left to deal with challenges alone, without much support from upper management.

Bottom line: While the training is top-tier, the ongoing lack of oversight, failure to address legitimate concerns, and inconsistent leadership make it difficult to feel supported or secure in this role. This job demands professionalism and accountability at every level — and right now, that standard is not being consistently upheld.


What is the best part of working at the company?
 Year and almost a months  working for them and still haven’t received my promised pay. Due to lack of training that they are to give. A year and a month later I still haven’t received my pay. And they never tell you how many trainings you have to do to receive the pay. They lie to you to get you in the door.  I put in my notice of resignation! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They are based out of state and show no care for this state. I don’t know why they even picked up the contract. They don’t uphold the contract then blame the workers. Which the property managers already know it’s the company. Not the workers. Also lack of communication until
They want something then they have no problem blowing up your phone and email.  But if you need them they drag their feet or not contact you back.  Can’t keep good workers and the pay is not worth it. I e seen many come and go within a day or two or a month or two. I’m the longest working employee in this area working this certain contract. And I’m ready to go! There is no growth with this company and if growth is what you’re looking for. Keep looking !!!! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Bad neighborhood.  Shootings stabbing car break in home break ins fights gang environment. Drive bys and always have your head on swivel. I’ve lived  and worked in this area for 10 years. But with company it’s not worth the danger. I can honestly say most ppl know my face before security so they don’t bother me but still the pay is not worth it. And I moved out of the area so this job is the only reason I’m still around.  It not for long. !!!!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always wondering what’s next with them. Because of lack of care and communication on their end.

My experience working at Valentis was extremely disappointing. From the beginning, there was a lack of communication from management, and expectations were often unclear or changed without notice. Employees were expected to adapt immediately, but there was very little guidance or support to help them succeed.

Morale was consistently low because many employees felt overworked, understaffed, and underappreciated. It often seemed like concerns raised by staff were ignored or dismissed rather than addressed. Instead of focusing on solving problems, management appeared more interested in assigning blame when issues occurred.

There also seemed to be inconsistent enforcement of policies. Similar situations were handled differently depending on the employee, which created the perception of favoritism and made the workplace feel unfair. Recognition for hard work was rare, while criticism was common.

Opportunities for advancement, professional development, pay increase were limited. Many employees were left to figure things out on their own, and it was difficult to feel supported by leadership. This contributed to high turnover and an overall negative work environment.

Everyone’s experience may be different, but based on mine, I would not recommend Valentis to anyone looking for a workplace with strong leadership, open communication, and a positive company culture.

This is one of the best companies to enter into, pertaining to armed security. Great training and a great experience to learn. There is very little room for advancement. They will tell you things that never come, they will ignore your applications on advancement opportunities. Your needs will be ignored by most people in upper management and HR (request for Health insurance information, and enrollment). The training is great, and the guys you work with are great. The Supervisors and Commanders are the saving grace of the "management" in this company they will do as much as they can for you. They are acknowledged by upper management when things are requested, you will ask for things for months with no response. Communication is in serious disarray and needs work. They say chain of command a lot and it doesn't exist. I gave a few years to this company and felt like new guys were treated with more respect, and appreciation. Seemed to be a lot of random petty occurrences, and some of their older employees have some serious racial issues. This company isnt bad, my experience with it at the end was. I will always be torn about leaving. For a long time this place was home, and i thought i was a lifer. Since i have left they have spoken bad about me to other companies. Hr is ran horribly, and refuses to contact people back. Avoid this company at all cost. They will treat you horribly and have no concern for your health or well-being.

Valentis Group Inc. provides strong opportunities for growth and career development for employees who are willing to take initiative and put in the work. The company continues to expand its operations, which creates opportunities for officers to move into leadership roles such as Field Training Officers, Supervisors, and other specialized positions.

One of the things I appreciate most is that employees are able to gain experience in multiple areas of security operations, including patrol operations, incident management, client relations, and site supervision. This hands-on experience allows employees to build real-world skills that can help advance their careers in the security field.

The company also encourages training and professional development. Officers who demonstrate reliability and leadership potential are often given additional responsibilities and opportunities to develop their skills. For someone looking to grow within the security industry and take on more responsibility over time, Valentis Group can be a good place to gain that experience.

Like any growing company, there can be challenges as new systems and processes are implemented, but overall it provides a solid environment for individuals who want to learn, develop, and advance in their careers.

Was excited to accept the position of armed security supervisor as the company seemed to really want to be different. However, you must provide all of your own equipment; duty gear, weapon, armor, etc. They force you to attend certification training for certifications that are worthless outside the company, and they will only pay half your hourly wage for training. They do the same for vacation. An officer only gets 3 days off vacation and a supervisor gets 4….. at $10/hr. Not your full rate of pay. 
They want you to feel free to express concerns and issues, but when you do, and criticize the HR, Patrol or whomever due to yet another payroll issue, you get terminated. 

This company is a lot of smoke and mirrors, and constantly put the cart in front of the horse to make themselves appear to be much bigger and better than they are. Like most stereotypical security companies, Valentis Security will talk a great game, but when you get on the field, you realize that they only care about themselves and what will further their career and business objectives, no matter how they treat their staff. Yeah, I’m upset. But I’m honest. Do yourself a favor…Keep looking. 

Pros
-Decent pay 

Cons 
-Highly unprofessional Management 
-Severe lack of communication 
-Lackluster Training 
-Conflicting SSOP’s with what the client expects 
-Paychecks may not come on time

I was honestly disappointed with the lack of training. I was sold on all kinds of specialized trainings that, in reality, nobody ever receives even after being there for several years. My manager was highly unprofessional. Never once witnessed him dressing appropriately and he was almost impossible to get ahold of when I needed something. I routinely had the client coming directly to me for things that were not covered in the Post Orders and I would be given conflicting information about how to conduct the duties requested. Lastly, and probably the biggest red flag, paychecks are routinely not paid out on time. There are Officers who went upwards of 6 weeks with no pay. 

It’s honestly a real shame because it could be a great company to work for in this area if a few people weren’t as lazy as they are and if they paid people on time. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping the community was the best part about working there. I’ve met some great people.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The company was stressful in a whole.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
You had supervisors that were hardly available.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day was long with management making your day harder than it should be.

The training in Pittsburgh was great in the things they teach you. Coworkers are great but there is a revolving door. Everything is swept under the rug by the Sgt. or Lt. so that the owners of the company have no clue what goes on. They don’t pay you on time or you get shorted money due to them not wanting to pay overtime. You are promised a lot of things during training but that goes out the window once you leave Pittsburgh. DO NOT WORK HERE. 

they keep everything vague so you never know what your doing until they tell you that you did something wrong. so you end up being there escape goat. and as long as you play there game they will treat you good and like one of the team but if you stop playing they will turn there backs on you. even if your the client paying them to be there. 

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