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- How much does a security officer make? What is the top salary? Does being an armed guard always pay more? Today we are talking with Randy Huscher. Randy has been the director of security for several large sites with many huge companies and is a wealth of knowledge with over 30 years of management experience.
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I started working in the late 90's, making $8 something an hour. Even after I started working as a armed officer I didn't break $11, until I started working the FPS federal contract. That was $21.97 an hour as an armed officer. I now work for a major county making over $50,000 a year, unarmed. We have guys that have broke $80,000 a year with overtime. The best thing I found is you usually have to put in time. Unless you fall into very specific criteria you aren't going to be making 80k a year as new guard. You have to spend time working for less pay and working shitty hours. Also you can't be afraid to put in work, crappy hours, crappy pay and crappy posts. Bosses notice who is willing to put out extra effort, and you will eventually be rewarded for your loyalty. At least this has been my experience.
Sgt. Mushroom I call BS. I love working armed security and enjoy the alone time, couldn't be happier with it.
I've been in security most of my life and haven't seen one security job that pays even close to the six figure mark. There are overseas jobs, body guard, personal escort and crazy blackwater type of work, but security no. Law enforcement want to be's are an entire other subject.
Feel free to believe what you want. I can assure you that high paying domestic security jobs do exist. The best way to find these gigs, is to look at working for the government or contracting for the government. My first year working the FPS security contract, I pulled in $57,000. Now I did work a shit ton of overtime to do it. With my current job OT is plentiful, so again if you are willing to put in the hours, you can make amazing money.
Sgt. Mushroom people truly believe you can make money working security gigs with just your Basic BSIS permits and certificate's, go get POST qualified, learn how to network with people and have a solid resume. I have a buddy of mind you brought in 300k in on year. Do you risk your life? Fuck yeah, but have some knowledge before all you've done is JUST armed work. There's plenty of companies/contracts that are willing to pay $30-$60 and hour for 8-12 hours for someone who they KNOW can protect there property. Knowledge is what will get you far in this industry.
What's the best way to to find a good company so I worked for securitas I started with them working factory and hospital work I was watching over a gm plant where all the motors and transmissions were I was checking seals for trucks and patrolling for 10.50 per hour now I work for imperial security as a site supervisor for a retail store making 14 an hour I live in mo so living is cheap at least that's what our governor thinks I love the uniform love helping people love helping my clients I have 6 months experience so how do I know I'm with a good company
@@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508 The best way to tell if the company is any good is, how much are they paying? How are you treated by the owner/supervisor? Do they put me in dangerous places or situations with minimal training or equipment? This is the basic litmus test I use.
I am very humble to have went from $10.50/hr to $22/hr after putting my best foot forward and absorbing new skills and refining ones I already knew. I took my training and ran with it. Network. Meet people. Don't be an asshole. Do the right thing even when no one is looking. Good luck
hello what new skills did u learn and should i go to college to increase my salary as an officer
Securty Officers Pay Scale is baised on Company and if that Company is Local, State, or Federal. Armed Patrol is the highest under Special and Federal.
what company do you work for
Jeremiah Carter you didn't ask me but I definitely recommend it. Particularly something that has relevance to private security (criminal justice being an obvious one) with a CJ degree you could make the point to an employer that you know the law and as a result will not pose as a liability to the company or do anything that violates the law. You'd be surprised how many security guards/officers (especially armed) violate the law out of ignorance and get the security company caught up in a lawsuit and themselves behind bars that way and then on top of that the security company loses the contract. Just make sure you've actually been there for awhile learning about your major. Basically don't make it sound like you're an expert and you've only taken irrelevant core classes that have nothing to do with your major so far
Most security guards make $10-$20 per hour unarmed to armed even though we pay for are certifications. Clients pay security company $35 a hour unarmed or $98-$130 an hour armed security. Note Federal government clients pays security companies more which security guards can make up to $35 a hour at that point. At least in California
I started at my current company 4 1/2 yeas ago as a standing officer on a residential property. Starting wage was $11 an hour. 3 months in, my hard work was recognized and I was promoted to the armed patrol division as corporal and given a $4 raise to $15 an hour. A year on patrol, I was promoted to Sergeant and given a $2 an hour raise to $17 an hour. The next year I was promoted to Captain and given a $5 raise to $22 an hour. 6 months into being a captain of the patrol division, I was promoted to Commander, which in our company is Manager of Operations. This position came with it a salary in the low 60k. A year later I am still in my OPS position and earning over 70k a year. Potentially, I still have room to move into a deputy Chief position and/or CFO position. I live and work in San Diego County for a locally owned company. There is definitely money to be made in the security industry for those hungry enough to pursue it.
I live here in San Diego and work unharmed in la mesa. Anyway you can give me more info so I may apply with your company?
Foreals I've worked for San Diego county also can I get some more info also please ?
Security guards with military/police rank lol - imagine the power trippers
I work as a Security Officer for a large hospital in South West Michigan. I make $15 an hour, work full time and have full benefits with paid time off. I am working on getting my bachelors degree so I can work into management. The money is there folks you just gotta work into it.
+Joshua Olatunji Need more ore "sir's" I don't think he got the message
$15 an hour is dogshit though buddy, even in MI.
+Former Leftist how much do guards get paid where you live? Unless you're working a federal site, $15/hr is pretty standard (I'm starting out at $14 armed)
BuckSlayer4891 same here I work security for a certain energy company watching vehicles in Michigan 15 a hour with benefits paid time off and it's not too shabby while in college
$15-$16 standard? In PA (Pittsburgh at least) unarmed guards averages between $10-13 MAYBE $14 if you’re lucky... Armed guards I’ve seen offered $14-$30 with an average of around $18 give or take a dollar or two. I’m extraordinarily lucky and I’m making $15 as an unarmed guard...
Im a bank security officer in Texas and make $19.75 hr
Where do you work at i live in texas too looking for another security job asap
How do i appy
BOOM! Easy High Pay.
Wow that is awesome. That sounds great
What company?
im currently a patrol supervisor in southern california, i make 52k a year. it always makes me laugh that people think i get paid 10 bucks a hour when i talk to them. hell my operations manager is making 90k a year plus a take home car and other little perks.
Yeah right. Can you prove that? Anyone can say they make what you stated. We're all suppose to believe that?
Im doing the same i turn over 300k but its different in my country and i have a shit load more work to do and its a lot more risky.
@@TheDane824 that's not even a lie, I don't even know the specifics, but that's par for the course. I'm a site supervisor making $16.50/hr (which is absolutely dog shit) and with normal ot, I make around 40-42k/yr. Now if I get ep contracts it generally pays $35/hr for low to mid level risk.
Often times 52k is not impossible. BUT there is a lot of things you’d have to do to get that 52k. I’m 100% it’s not paying you 970 a week as a regular guard. Maybe your a GS level employee. Contracted. But have that under. Maybe a level 3 license that opens up many doors but on call 24/7 for fillers on top of your regular hours or side jobs like guarding ATMs while they work on them at night etc.
@@jennamiller3114 you should get into executive protection
I'm currently making 18.75 as a casino security officer.. paid training and certifications in AED/CPR - Defensive Tactics - Dispatch - Reports. Full time + Benefits overtime guaranteed. (27/hr) I love every aspect of my job and the ceiling to grow is incredible with cost of living raises yearly.
What steps did you take
There's a big difference between being a mall cop or bouncer (nothing wrong with those jobs) and doing in depth security jobs. Around here, you make between 9-10 dollars an hour in hotels and bars. It's a job that anybody can do so there's no reason to pay more. If you're working in a specialized security role, an armed position with a high value client, or an EP roll, you're going to make 18-25/hr. It's a wide spread industry.
That said, these morons that act like security and cops are the same thing cause a lot of problems. Professional security is about protecting a client, their assets, or their interests. If what you're doing does not directly relate to one of those things, there's no reason you should be doing it. That's why security has always been one of the things I do regularly. I enjoy providing that type of service and I'm good at it. Law enforcement is about exactly that - enforcing laws. That's the reason it has never appealed to me and it's the reason I immediately turned down the offer to transition into that field.
If you want to be a cop, go be a cop. Don't take a security job because you want to be a cop and go walking around with a chip on your shoulder. It's not going to do you any good and it's the reason the word security has such a negative connotation to so many people.
I'm unarmed and make 18.25
I'm also unarmed and I make 19.50
yo at the place i work at, the security guards have mandatory over time and they get paid a lot of overtime money. so if you are a hard worker and u can work like 60 hours a week, that's like a shit ton of money because it's even better than 2 jobs, cuz it's one single job with overtime so u get time and a half beyond 40 hours. u just can't have like 3 felonies or something
Where?
Sometimes how you carry yourself and the way you work pays off, my friend makes $16/hr armed and I went to another company that’s paying me $19/hr unarmed. I told him to join but he has a pretty chill post and sometimes what’s more important is how comfortable you feel with your post.
Well I don't care what type of work I do as longs as it's $100 after taxes a day I'm good. That's poverty level in USA.
Mariovo5 hell nah I do
Not a good way to look at it bud. Gotta strive in this industry, show your willing to work. With an attitude like that, you wont achieve much and wont be getting moved up in your company.
I used to be a SO myself. I am glad I left that field & never looked back. I used that opportunity to enrolled in a trades school courses while being a SO in the evening and it was hard but worth it. After a few months, I graduated and earned my welding certification. As of now, I am making good money than before & soaking every knowledge for a better pay and job opportunities in different welding companies. Not to put anyone down, IMO and my experience there is NO future in this field. Find a trades skill or field interest that are in demand and do it. Never to late.
I have worked corporate security for a worldwide company for 12 years now, 10 years of that as a shift Sergeant. Security in the corporate world has it's pros and cons, salary and benefits being pros, politics and resistance being cons. I suggest to anyone considering a career in security to entertain the corporate sector. My job has allowed me many great and interesting opportunities over the years, and allows for my family and I live a very comfortable life.
U having been a Cop soo long, almost every time he moves his hands u quickly check them.. You apparently have great situational awareness! Just something I noticed...
+OUfan namedBrandon It's not the years brother.... It's the milage.
free field training Right On!!
In my experience - and according to whoever I met an talked to in the industry - one will not make a "career" in security just by sitting or standing it out with one company. Yes, you might get a raise every now and then, but you're likely not going to be promoted. I've met good people who have been gate-guards for 10 years!
IMHO the ONLY way to get ahead is to get outside training and state or federal recognized certifications, like graduating from a Police academy, getting a CJ degree, or something to that tune. This will propel you immediately into a higher position and higher pay-grade.
You are very likely not ever going to become a supervisor if all you have to show is "experience". Most companies are going to keep you on the level you were at, giving you a $.25 or maybe even $.50 raise every other year (if you're lucky).
My advice: Join a Police Academy (and finish it), get a law degree, etc. Do not expect to be "promoted within". You'll end up super-frustrated because you'll be working under the supervision of people who haven't been working for our company half (or even less) long than you and who are getting paid way more than you.
Learn, study and invest in your own "market value". If nothing else, it will make you enjoy your job much more and it most certainly will open a wide array of options to you!
+Jake Curley Or start your own company.
Absolutely!
However: Also if one starts his/her own company, prior and continuous training and education will usually be of the essence whether the venture becomes successful or not. (as it is the case in every industry).
I don't know what y'all talking about but in Virginia the security jobs start at 12-13 and the armed jobs go for about 30 a hour...soo I mean maybe y'all just not looking
Justin Thomas show me. Haha I need that about 6 hours south.
True brother, people just don’t look hard enough. In Massachusetts the unarmed jobs are paying around 20 if you have clearance. Armed probably 30+
really? im in virginia looking for a good security job. wheres this job at?
And small town airport security jobs that start at $16 and you do nothing
Meh my first security job I worked unarmed in Virginia and got paid $11.50 I had no experience though so maybe that had something to do with it
Do in house security folks. hotel, hospitals, tech companies, etc is best. Work your way into Management and you will see 80 - 100k as a Manager/Director.
I agree. If you want good benefits or a stable, career type environment go with a company or Corp div security post. To be armed or have EP type skills can pay more but you may need to work a lot: 60-80hr.
I started doing gigs $15 - $20hr in FL. Three months later I now have gigs at $25 - $35hr special assignments or out of town. Then again I was trained in EP & EMT and I'm good at my job/know some tricks. My basic projection is to always get harder jobs steadily as time goes by
Having a mentor helps and good work ethic
Definitely worth a listen. Glad I tuned in on some valuable training, gentlemen. Best of luck.
The other issue with becoming a security guard in a state where guns are much easier to come by like az the work is much less lucrative.
Guns are pretty easy to come by here. the issue is with certification and insurance costs. Lets be honest, it costs more to insure a person carrying a gun in an area they may actually use it like Chicago than it does in an area where there is a much lower statistical probability...like just about anywhere else.
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I love the interview series with Randy, but we need more varied content.... Tabletops or FTO in the field or something. Small suggestion: next time you do a series like this, put out small videos in between or
I filmed this to give myself some time to do other content as it is far too hot out to be in the garage during the day in the middle of the summer. There are two videos waiting in the que and available on patreon now and four more at various stages of production that will be out in the coming weeks. I may do more interview style videos in the future but the lessons I learned doing this one I think will help me compress and focus future videos of the type.
@@freefieldtraining Four years late but it relates to this when not to take the security guard job or any job for that matter. this is what a security guard company wanted me to do being unarmed starting out at my states base line pay for unarmed security guards.
I was offered an unarmed position in the local area by another security company that I will not name. They wanted me to be a security guard at a soft High Valued Target (HVT) sea port that unloads oil, natural gas, liquid nitrogen, fuel from ocean oil tankers etc. They also wanted me to perform counter terrorism type policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of the United States Coast Guard for the security for sea ports. Such as searching vehicles, inspecting incoming and outgoing ships, reading manifests etc. I say soft (HVT) because they wanted me to do these types of anti terrorism procedures while not being allowed to have any means to defend my self in the event of the unthinkable happening such as criminals or a terrorist group coming to take over the sight. No handgun, no rifle, no shotgun, no body armor, no (O.C.) spray, no expandable baton. etc. All at the starting entry level rate of $13.55 an hour at a top tear security facility that was not an entry level security position at 70 hours a week doing twelve hour shifts. Along with no possibility of ever getting any kind of benefits, no pay raise, no advancement while having to redo all of the initial training required by the state of Maryland for security guards all over again even though I already passed all of the tests with the security guard company the first time. I respectfully declined the position as I deemed what they wanted me to do was too dangerous in risking my life with what little equipment and pay that I would be getting to perform my duties as a security guard at this soft (HVT) sight.
If I was an 18 or 19 years old not knowing any better I would have said yes. I am not 18 or 19 years old anymore.
I respectfully declined the job offer
People that go into security need understand the job duties and ditch the new hire PR speech. Your hours might be all over the place, split days off, short turn around, working in the elements, not having immediate back up always when things get hairy, etc. You have to wear a lot of different hats, keep the customers/clients/supervisors happy. Some jobs require a ton of public interaction (not always with the types you want to be in bad breath distance to) others are in rural conditions where the most activity you'll see is watching the rats until day shift arrives. Get ALL the training your employer offers. There might be static posts, vehicle patrols, dispatch options, or special VIP events. Don't be afraid if your state allows to be employed by multiple companies to better play your options once you have experience and references. Figure out what you want either as a career goal or a exit strategy because pounding pavement for decades isn't for everyone. worked some awful sites and for managers who weren't popular but biting your tongue & staying professional 24:7 lead to significantly better opportunities. Pick a career otherwise a career will pick you. Do you want to do law enforcement or military later? Maybe work your way into management, training or sales? Understand the job requirements at the companies because 30yrs of experience doesn't always qualify you to be a district manager where a college degree might be required. Be safe and keep those activity reports neat!
Great job both of you and I really do mean that because speaking of making a career very short there was an LA County Deputy Sheriff is matter fact there were two of them really County Deputy Sheriff that called for back up extra back up for one security officer who is more than just a security officer he is technically a federal police officer he got asked crazy questions and here’s what the unlawful charge was impersonating a police officer without even reminding him that he can’t have the amber blue and red they’re also sometimes white as well together depending on what you’re doing sirens and lights you have to have ambergreen sirens and lights.!'
I really enjoyed this series on Security.
Would be awesome if you could make more videos about Security Officers or a series on Private Investigations. Learned a lot. Thanks
Was listening to this at work tonight. Security officer( myrtle beach resort solo) right as I got a call to unit 707 for a person hanging off balcony. She ended up jumping in front of the police and i a few minutes later.. nothing could have been done. Rough night.. but another day in my book ( Iraq Veteran) FOB Falcon 2009
Did I just hear when you are off duty you have to rush home to put away your gun? I believe if you have a license to carry do so because good guys with guns can take out a bad guy with a gun and save lives.
+FreakzRitual Under Illinois law until recently there were no ccw permits and your security license only allowed carriage of a firearm to and from work not to exceed one hour. If you have a ccw permit now you can carry all you want but the method of carry has to be lawful under the ccw statute. You can't just carry in the duty holster from work. I cut the explanation because it was really only applicable in Illinois and anyone who is carrying a gun in Illinois should know it anyway.
FreakzRitual depends. California we re allowed to and from work, going to or from home only and in uniform of course.
I've worked hands on and got $9.25 a hour and had to have all my own gear. Full belt minus a taser. Couldn't afford it.
In rural MT the lack of help has driven wages up along recruiting retention bonuses. We are seeing the BIG 3 even increase their wages. These are all entry level, non-supervisory positions in the local area and publicly advertised. Federal Contract Security Officers are likely to make close to $24 an hour due to the health and welfare. Armed Security $18-21. Unarmed 15-17 ish...At lowest level is entry level mall security and they are paying around $12 dollars an hour.
Lead Officers a 1-5 dollar bump in pay depending on the locations. Similar to SCC especially if they are certified as LE dispatch.
Mall of America Security starts at $17.50/hr. for part-time and anywhere from $18.50/hr. to $23/hr. for full-time, depending on qualifications.
I live in NYC, I've been a certified NY state Security Officer for 17 years now I'm at $50,000 as a unarmed security officer in a corporate environment working for the Rockefeller Group in Manhattan NY, I've been so lucky to work with a company that pays well with Union Benefits, in general an average security officer will get paid about 18 an hr top salary it can be a great opportunity if you land in a company that pays well with opportunities
Edgar Martinez a truck driver can make 80k.
California has some of the strictest rules and laws for Security in the country, January 1, 2018 starts Psych tests for armed guards.
It's a job that is generally low paid around the world. And if your face doesn't fit you are not asked back to a particular assignment interpersonal skills are key. If they suspect you are a thief taker and dishonesty abounds in a assignment you will be edged out quickly. 80% is like if you aren't liked you will encounter problems in any job.
Six years in this field tells me that it’s best to have law enforcement or military experience to get the higher paying jobs.
@Michael Scheidle After almost 2 years since I made this post,i understand that what you are saying is 100% correct, it’s all about that work and dedication you put in .growth and success.
Security is a highly underpaid profession, mainly because security companies are just looking for warm bodies, not actual skill sets. If you need a job in a pinch, then yeah go security for a little while, but don't make a life long career out of it. Lifelong earnings don't add up when compared to skilled trade careers.
There's many security companies out there that you can have a career in it could be a public safety position it could be a armed security that pays well
I was a commissioned officer for 11 years and at my height I became a MSGT an OIC of my dedicated patrol post. I was making around 60,000 a year. This was also about 6-7 years ago so if you put the time an dedication in you can make some decent money. One thing I will say is when your commissioned it is paramount that you get additional training in firearms and tactics other than what the company provides you. Now I was fortunate enough that my company offered all sorts of training in all aspects of security by a SWAT officer and a retired officer who was a instructor at a Police Academy. Also just a piece of advice guys. Don’t let the new security company your working for overwork your ass into the ground because you will get burnt🥵 out fast 💨. Slow an steady wins the race. Take pride in the uniform because it’s a representation of you an the company. Stay safe everyone. One last thing .... buy yourself a good vest guys. I know there a bit expensive but your life is worth more then $500 bucks or so. I always wore a level 3A but I wouldn’t recommend anything less then a 2A.
There's definitely money to be made. Sometimes you've got to be willing to fill in on craptastic assignments and work long hours. I put in just under 1000 hours of OT last year, got 3 pay raises and a promotion in less than 12 months. I keep my bills to a minimum and live pretty comfortably, minus the weekly frustrations. It can be done.
As a armed guard with my advanced security officer training i make $35 hourly. Most of these major companies only look at guards as numbers. Reason security gets a bad wrap. In those big companies only branch managers and HR get 6 figures.
Security guards should remember they are more of a detective than a regular patrol officer. Learn how to investigate and talk to people better than a liquor salesman and influence them to do the right thing. You're not a Navy SEAL. - PO2 USN retired
Do an entire video over state police
New Jersey they are called security officers not security guard. The word guard is in the passed they don't use that word any more.
+Robert Ortiz regardless of what you put on the uniform or what gets written onto the law the job is still being a security guard. You don't bring more professionalism by changing a name.
Free Field Training, I agree 100% with you bro the reason why I say that it's because in 2005 the law was changed from guard to officer actually it's call The Security Officers Registration Act. There is two levels of security officers one is unarmed security officer you have to renew your card every two years. Then you have a level II armed security officer you have to renew your card every year.
Armed sometimes is not the way to go , because any company that picks up money and fills ATM (armor car) barely make more than a unarmed guard that works in school, hospital or government site like a DMV or county building like in NY where I live. Depending on where you live and what state you are in will have different wages. NY is one of the highest. Making a career will probably take a degree or experience such as former police or corrections, military helps too. But honestly don't choose this road unless you have the experiences i mentioned above because companies just want a big bite of the contract. I work n a state school so their rate is one of the highest in the state and they have a prevailing wage which now is over 20.00 an hour.
NJ Field Captain for small company I'm making $17 and get ot all the time so then it's $25.50. I work and inspect all the locations about 30 sites. Not too bad .
I'm about to start my job doing in house security in two days. I literally went to work a temp job at Oktoberfest and seen all the armed security there and thought. I want to be a security I'm gonna apply for that (I'm very interested in personal security, guns shooting, and self defense.) 1 month later and I'm about to start my first security job! It's not armed security and I probably wont carry any gear (officially) Just a radio but it's still interesting to me and a job I'm generally excited for. I've never been this happy to do a job besides maybe fire but I think this may be my calling.
once again, good advice for everyone: even if you DON'T name your employer, you post crazy stuff on fb, folks will google you, and contact your employer, even a past employer! i've received flamemail about former employees long after they've left, so imagine what that does for your references.
+skip davis yes sir.
Florida pays less!
I'm getting back into security officer jobs now, couldn't find a job with my degree. I looked at some of your comments and I get it you have to look around, private companies, government, ect. There are some good companies that pay well but you really have to look around for it.
Please I just to ask. I'm not an Aussie but can i come there and work as a security guard and how please?? I work now in Dubai as a security guard.
My advice to any security guard is go to college and get a better job.
TheTezExperience pretty much what I'm doing now.
College will not help you a damn thing....it is not what u know it is who you know this dsys...
That is horrible advice...maybe back in the 80s, but not anymore. Besides - not everyone is looking to get caught up in a cubicle with death by Powerpoint. There is nothing wrong with any job if you enjoy it.
go to college and get office job $10 an hour
Nah, go from Security Guard to Security Enforcement Officer.
IPC!!? They went out of business years ago! Started my career with them...bought out by Allied Universal now. Been a Director for Hilton hotels and moving to Hospitals. Contract is not the best idea for careers in my opinion... Your career is at the mercy of the contract plus its way less specialized and boring than being a Security Director for say a Hotel.
im 18 just graduated I work security 13 a hour full time 27k a year
Get another job and work 3-4 days a night on top of your full time job. You’ll be making bank. I make about 46k a year and don’t do shit.
@@lohst1672 Good for you guys shit I make $8.25 an hour down here in Texas. 36 hours a week. No benefits, vacation pay or nothing.
In Texas, they hardly pay well. More works, cheap pay.
I make 27000 as unarmed its decent i only have 3 years in the jobs
Damn. In NYC there are plenty of jobs starting officers off with $15 an hour. Armed Guards start with around $18 an hour. Im just doing my 16 hours tomorrow. A woman informed us of a company she represents thats looking to hire from the security training school I attended starting at $17hr. NYC security actually gets paid pretty well.
Yeah because the cost of living is mutch higher than down south
Security Job is for retires and college students who want to build a work history and pursue career in criminal Justice field.. Only Armed security guards who work in state or federal contractors will be able to make More money than ordinary security guards. I believe working as correction officer has more benefits and the pay is higher than security guards. Some security guards act like they're cops. Even cops should not be doing crazy things.
Ours have it even rougher, makes about $10/day or below, let that sink in.
I would love a q and a session with Andy. I liked the end of the video when he briefly stated about gun carrying no longer than and hour before and after shift.
+BDurant I might work that out at a later date he had alot of fun making this video.
Armed security in Atlanta ( 3-2018) $ 10 / 13 .
Love the info. Great video. I'm getting back into security work.
here in California, most security is overpaid. they make minimum wage and wont do the job to even earn it.
I'm still with Securitas I because an Account Manager and still work OT putting me at the 83,000 a year.
The ONLY way to make any kind of decent money as a private security officer is to works nights and/or overtime...the pay is shit because the work is a joke: you are paid to be a warm butt in a seat so that your employer can get a discount on their insurance. You get paid to show up, that's it. It is not worth risking anything to be assaulted or killed for a meager paycheck. Show up, do bare minimum, get paid. Don't think, don't care, it's a waste of time.
P right typically paying like $16.50 an hour which is cheap I'm trying to get a job for 18 so the economy is getting worse place and gas prices are going up
Can you do a video for prior service military members that want to do security? Not the stuff like being a mall cop but the kind where you're guarding a VIP or a ensuring security for a sensitive transport.
Even military vets have a really hard time getting those kinds of jobs. Its insanely competitive. Even Military experience alone isn't good enough for them. They want specific experience, education, and training.
I am an EP agent. I make a minimum of 140,000 a year. In Houston, but I travel frequently.
Go to a recognized EP academy. Pacific West Academy takes the GI bill. Figure out how to market yourself. Your soft skills and emotional intelligence will get you the farthest.
Did you buy the badge and badge holder in your thumbnail? If so I would like to know if you can refer me to where you purchased the badge holder.
Thank you and great video. I've been doing very well in loss prevention with a large retailer. I want to get into law enforcement but I see very lucrative opportunities with my current company. I'm torn with what I want to do.
I make 100k+ at a FT finance job but my CZcams channel is growing really fast. I wish to spend all my time editing my videos and thus wanted to know if I do a security job, would they mind me bringing my laptop at work because if not, no point I quit my current finance job, Any help from security professionals will be appreciated.
Most places are not going to be cool with that.
I'm a site captain, I make $11.00 an hour and I work a full 40 plus usually another 10-20 without pay. I can barely afford rent. :/
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For the last 5 years I've said every day "I'm six months aware from quitting this crap" Now I make $15/hr and $38k a year with a GED and run the security company I work for under the owner.
I still threaten to leave every day to either go get my PI License or apply for PD but starting to think I'm not going anywhere. :/
Gungriffen, get me a job if you can
Wilber Kayungu Go to Craigslist, Jobs, and look under the security tab.
There will be pages of "start today" jobs.
Gungriffen join the border patrol you already have experience and you would easily make over 70.000
That comes up here and there. I'm not living at home in Texas currently so it may be of less use now that I'm not in a border state.
Gungriffen dam that sucks cause you already have all the requirements I live in El Paso TX and we have a border . I'm going to apply soon .
If you decide to climb that security ladder than you’ll be in charge and responsible for the turkeys that the send you. It’s a revolving door , new hires don’t care. This is a interim job unless you are a student or retiree 😐
Security personnel need to realize that we are our own unique industry. What makes us unique is that unlike law enforcement "hint" hired to enforce laws. We are strictly for the physical protection of human beings. I believe that we should have our own global logos, unions, etc. Security relate themselves so much to law enforcement because we don't have our own "image" so to speak.
But thanks to our industry, we protect businesses and people. We alarm homes and keep families safe. We fight terrorism overseas with private security contractors, we fight pirates, we fill gaps that citizens feel are left by public law enforcement. We are the glue that holds *order* and *mandkind* together. Believe it or not.
Our sector invented modern policing, we invented railroad guarding, we invented armored transport, we invented mug shots, we even influenced the formation of the FBI, CIA, and USSS. *cough* Pinkerton Detective Agency. Many people work security for experience towards law enforcement...why? It doesn't apply because we are the legal protection industry, not the law enforcement industry. It's good to see security officers using their experience to move up in the field of private security instead of law enforcement.
You could become armed security agents, private detectives, undercover loss prevention, executive protection, anti pirate security, overseas security contractors etc. So we should unite as our own respective industry. Plumbers have their own logos, law enforcement have their own logos, the medical field has their own, even janitors have their own logos. We should make our own. There is one logo that is unique to Brazils private security industry. It's a skull with a black beret. We should use that logo as well to represent our multi billion dollar industry. Look up "seguranca privada". I'm a private detective graduate currently attempting to make us a our own union logo's! Now we need a good motto...any suggestions?
Like the security guy that got fired for recording himself farting lol
I enjoyed listening to both of you.Two professionals. Wish I could work for either one of you.Am a commissioned security officer.I work mostly unarmed in some pretty rough places because the customers don't have insurance. What about me what can I do. Little pay and I need to drive an hour every day for slave pay. Someone help me.
Love the series so far. Can you discuss older people coming into the field. I'm a bit older than a high school grad but would I be overlooked cause of this?
+Earl Young definitely not. Lots of people get into security work at retirement.
Get the gun off? I'm allowed to carry freely in my state, mine will stay with me
Not as a security guard with no exposed FA permit. Nobody will hire you.
I’m in dc where the most security job are I got friends that make close to 100k doing security
What a crock of biz stains unless you own and operate the Security company, your not making good money period.
+paul Ontheball guess you've never been a manager.
Lol im not a manager and i make pretty good money. Ofcourse i work for a major corporation that pays fairly well soo
Thank you guys
I started back in the 80"s making $200 to $300 every 2 weeks all guards are under paid most of these bosses make money off there guards treating them like slave labor
The company I work for gets 40 from the client and pays me 14
I’m thinking about getting out of restaurant management and applying to Loomis. Do you have any advice and any information about the armored truck side of security?
Is there anyone from NJ that has gone through the Sora and whole sha-bang🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ I need you guys to help me out. What steps do you take if you want to become a police officer? Help!!!
Between $17 and $22 an hour just to start out in my company deny Eman yeah this is definitely something I can make a career out of versus the $14 an hour flipping burgers
Hey I’m applying for unarmed security but in the application online says to give 3 references what does that mean to put who ?
A reference could be from a family member, a friend, a past employer, etc. Anyone who trusts you and believes that you are a responsible person will work.
evo VIII ok thank you i did it right
evo VIII i mean i did it right thanks and happy new year
I would love to be in an video with you and talk about additional security situations.
What is the model of that mug??? I've been looking for it in stores and can't find it
i just started doing security guard work. im doing unarmed work right now i just got a job with us security associates. i saw some pretty crappy reviews and hoping im not screwing myself over. im hoping to transfer my career over to dallas texas and get my armed security liscense. any advice?
How did you put 55,000 - 60,000 hours of service in a years time when 1 year has only 8,760 hours?
He is talking man hours of staffing.
Question for you Tommy! (not related to this video) are there any "low profile" civilian life wearable Winter Jackets you'd recommend? I was looking at the saber 2.0 but as you said, not a Winter jacket.
+Tank 135a I just wear car heart or columbia when it gets too cold to just layer light coats.
Y’all need all the security in Chicago I’m sure he get paid well 😂🔥🔥
I make good money doing security. When I'm off duty..
Coming from someone who has been working a security job for almost 2 years. STAY THE FUCK OUT OF THE SECURITY JOB. I live in Arizona, I get paid minimum, no raises, no vacation time, no opportunity to advance, the few opportunities you do get you get a 10 cent raise and 4 times the responsibility and that’s about the most you’ll get. Shit a lot of times I don’t even get a pay check unless I bother my company. I work security all over my city in Arizona and I recommend NO ONE goes into this job if you live in Arizona. Stay the hell out of it.
As a side note I save my commanders asses on a weekly basis so long as it doesn’t interfere with college, and go above and beyond when possible. Commanders recognize it, company doesn’t care. Out of 2 years I’ve 4 days. But ya know. Az security companies suck.
I know this is off topic but does that coffee cup hold a lot of coffee? Being there for a hour and a half seem reasonable to fill up on the coffee cup but you did not
+Mistr Fusion this was shot in six segments. If you watch closely you can see the cut points.
Joshua Olatunji Why do you always ask what department he works for
free field training Do you think becoming secuirty before becoming a cop a good idea? Here in Florida you can be armed security at 18 and a deputy or cop at 19
+Mistr Fusion It is no better or worse an idea than any other job that shows you have some level of responsibility. That is if the company isn't a complete shit show. It may be legal for an agency to hire you as a cop at 19, but I would have serious reservations about working at any agency that would actually do so.
free field training Well most agency's are actually good for example orange county sheriff
Alabama $10 to $16 a hour
I applied for my security license and they told me I do not give them the correct information on my criminal background watch was through Dale Court which never did happen what do I post to do
Elijah Smith well for starters work on your English! It’s not””what do I post to do” it’s “what am I supposed to do” get more educated
How valuable is a asis cpp cert in getting higher pay would you guys say?
I'm working on getting my special police licenses
I hate being called a security guard, I am a security officer
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Hospital security 6 figures
Don't see any type of psychological training here or anyone who knows the first thing about behavior. Saying you have to know how to talk to people is rather vague.
Hi Respectable sir I wanna apply for security job need u r help how I can meanwhile I have 2 years experience in Dubai security company.