Very simple, with downtime for classwork and things like that. Allied Universal is also laid back relative to other unarmed security companies- They don't pretend we're cops, show up to work and they won't bother you.
Cons
Terrible pay with awful-to-nonexistent benefits: A few days of PTO, terrible insurance that takes a year to access, they don't even match 401k... These guys will hire [anyone] who can pass a drug test, which is a blessing and a curse.
Allied Universal Response
5mo
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Pros
Good pay and healthy atmosphere
Cons
Long shift hours which can be exhausting
Allied Universal Response
7mo
We’re so glad you’re enjoying your time with us. Your commitment and contributions truly matter.
The role provides subsistence-level wages, offering little financial security.
Cons
Management arbitrarily downgraded my position from full-time to part-time, yet still demanded overtime. I grew overwhelmed and complained that overtime was impeding my health. After that I was told then don't do overtime like it wouldn't negatively affect me. After moving me from a solid post to a flex post, they expected me to show up with only an hour's notice. They then used an "available quota" as an excuse to terminate me after creating a schedule that made it impossible to succeed.The company's adaptive workflow seamlessly absorbs last-minute modifications with zero friction.
Advice to Management: Treat your employees' time with respect instead of setting them up to fail with unrealistic scheduling and quotas. I advise management to invest more heavily in employee development and modernizing our core tools. Providing clearer pathways for advancement and better operational resources would significantly boost morale and retention.