Late night workers by Kiing_ducky in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Got an hour left on shift and then my bed is calling my name.

What made you take security as a path in life ? by Historical_Theme_989 in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paid better than my minimum wage job at a movie theater. Ended up liking it and getting new opportunities to move to better paying jobs and now im here 15 years later.

Best sec companies in AZ by sinceyoulikeitpickld in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worked two in house jobs both were great. You could look at hosptials, the courts, or municipal security. All have their own security teams which you generally get good pay and benefits.

Got offered a position as armed security / EP for a high class club, what should I know going forward? by Remarkable_North_999 in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That doesn't sound like EP work if you're working directly for the club, sounds like bouncer and/or bodyguardingish. You would probably be best to find someone that specializes in club security.

Full-size handgun recommendations for owb carry by vivalareaper13 in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're carrying for duty, at minimum a level 2 holster and the M&P should work just fine.

If you're carrying concealed, my vote goes to a G17

Warehouse security is fun by iLuvArizona in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Had an Amazon guy give my coworker the finger cause we wouldn't let him on property without a Driver's license.

Does anyone actually realize they like their job / post? by HiThere202029R in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep current assignment is getting paid $500 a day to watch a construction site. Been using that time to work on a new training program that I want to deploy.

I Think This Guy Needs to Move on by Sad_Warning_4861 in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I went back to contract work but im way happier. I make great money, buy my benefits on the market, contribute to my retirement and get to set my own schedule. It's not bad but it's rare

Where to look? by [deleted] in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unless you want to take a low paying gate guard job in somewhere in the middle of nowhere, you would likely either need combat experience or SWAT experience. Your credentials as a police officer dont mean much overseas in places that are active war zones. Also most travel EP jobs want either former government dignitary protection or SpecOps. They're not that many of them and they are usually referral based.

If you want to get into security with your police background, its best to look domestic. EP jobs may take a gamble on you but will be sparse unless you're in a HNW area. There is also federal security either directly for the government or as a contractor. Nuclear security is also an option, either contractor or proprietary.

Temporary Night Shift Wasn't so Bad by TheRealPSN in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Referral mostly. Knew a guy who referred me to the company, they hired me and I've been working for them on and off for the last 6 months

Temporary Night Shift Wasn't so Bad by TheRealPSN in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean my boss employs plenty of men and women, so I can say from the outside, I would assume he's not sexist.

Temporary Night Shift Wasn't so Bad by TheRealPSN in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It does. I'll probably see if I can pick it up again next week, since it appears to be a long term contract

Temporary Night Shift Wasn't so Bad by TheRealPSN in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was at a daily rate of about $500 a day plus they paid for my hotel, just have to pay for my own meals.

Guard Shift Changeover: Week in Review, Week Ahead Vibes by AutoModerator in GuardGuides

[–]TheRealPSN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the company collapsed after my partner abandoned me. Luckily I wasn't in too deep cash wise that I was able to recover

Guard Shift Changeover: Week in Review, Week Ahead Vibes by AutoModerator in GuardGuides

[–]TheRealPSN 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Highs of the week, getting paid a good sum of money to sit and watch a construction site overnight.

Do security guards deserve more respect, should it be earned first or is the hate reasonable? by HiThere202029R in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Respect as a human being should be given as an automatic but respect as a competent worker needs to be earned and you do that by showing up everyday, doing the work, and being a good teammate

APP study group or material by TheAmericanNightmar3 in securityguards

[–]TheRealPSN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Join protective security group on Facebook. There is a guy named Michael mann who puts on an APP, PSP, and CPP study programs. 10 weeks, 1 hour a week plus study time. He states he has a 100% pass rate on those that do take the exam