Securitas reviews

3.7

42% would recommend to a friend

(4,653 total reviews)
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Magnus Ahlqvist

67% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Securitas has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,653 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Securitas employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
1.0
Aug 6, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

Horrible place to work. Supervisors and managers would micro manage EVERYTHING, including something as small as where your coat is, or what type of hat you are wearing (not that you're wearing a hat, what type of hat it is) The trainer that I had was by far the worst part, as they were a condescending rude individual who would call you out in front of a group of your peers for something as simple as "jinxing" the group by mentioning call volume was low. They proceeded to blame me for all the bad calls everyone else had and went on a 5 minute rant at the end of the day about it on teams video. This rant happened 6 hours after the "jinx" Horrible place to work, low pay, awful culture. Apply here if you want to go through three months of excruciating training at an awful company.

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Securitas Response
10mo
We take your feedback very seriously and we're truly sorry to hear about your negative experience. We'd like to learn more so we can better understand the issue and take corrective action. Please contact us at comments@securitasinc.com to provide us with more details.
2.0
Jul 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Paid time off, sick time, and floater hours -Work is easy for the pay (most recently was $18.50 for this position) -If you give 100% you may be recognized and moved into a better position in the same department -Some of management is really nice and understanding (they cant help much as their hands are tied, but nice)

Cons

-Location Misleading: While the listing says “Charlotte,” the office is actually in Ballantyne. Though technically in Charlotte, this may affect your commute expectations. -Inconsistent Policies: Management frequently changes policies and sends vague emails without follow-up training. At the same time, there are threats of write-ups or termination for non-compliance. -Internal Transfer Barriers: It's rumored that the department head discourages internal transfers, making it difficult for employees to move to other departments. Few have successfully done so. -Toxic Work Environment: The office culture can be difficult due to constant gossip and unprofessional behavior. -Unfair Work Dynamics: If you excel in your role, you may face hostility from colleagues. Underperformers are often ignored and rarely face consequences, with some even sleeping at their desks without facing write-ups/termination. -Mediocrity is Rewarded: Striving to do your best can be exhausting, as you'll end up picking up the slack for others who don’t contribute. -Poor Training: Training consists of just four days in a classroom with limited hands-on experience, leaving you unprepared for real-world scenarios. The promised shadowing period is rarely completed, which can be dangerous considering there can be intense scenarios where people’s safety is actually at risk. -Mismanagement: Upper management has made decisions without considering the impact on staff, like over-hiring instead of focusing on better training and fair pay. When things went wrong, they fired an entire group of new hires instead of people who were already under-performing. -Call Center Atmosphere: Though not fully a call center yet, the environment is evolving in that direction. -Lack of Respect for Employee Comfort: Management frequently imposes restrictions, like banning eating at your desk or using nicer break rooms. Staff from other departments can enter the remote guard break room but every other department has access to the much bigger and nicer break room space (remote guard badges are unable to enter these spaces). -Unprofessional Behavior: Loud, inappropriate conversations are common, and addressing it can lead to negative consequences. If management takes action, you may be blamed for reporting it even if you didn’t say anything to management. Multiple men with gather and have sexist conversations or talk about SA and victim blame/be SA apologists, for multiple hours in the shared office space. -Remote Work: Thai job could be entirely remote but the head of the department doesn’t want it to be. It could be successful if they were better at giving employees structure, setting expectations, and enforcing those expectations.

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Securitas Response
11mo
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad you’ve had positive experiences with benefits, pay, and supportive members of management. That said, we take your concerns seriously — especially regarding workplace culture, communication, training, and professionalism. Your insights are valuable and highlight important areas for reflection and improvement. We’re committed to creating a respectful and supportive environment for all employees and will ensure your feedback is shared with the appropriate leadership.
1.0
Jun 16, 2025

Worst of the worst

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Nice coworkers and semi convenient location

Cons

Management team is horribly incompetent.

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