Worst experience of my career so far. Left after 3 months. - Marketing Assistant Securitas Employee Review

1.0
Jan 20, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Fairly quick interview process. - Pension scheme. - Cycle to work scheme. - Internal newsletter - keeps employees up to date.

Cons

- Was informed of my job offer via letter - no phone call from manager or HR. - On my first day my female manager told me (another female), "You might have to flirt sometimes to get what you want in this job." - Was told travel would be very occasional - in reality I was having to travel across the country on a weekly basis. - Had to travel unnecessarily to lots of 1-3 hour meetings that were far more suitable for Skype. Spent more time on the road than anywhere else. Not great for a company claiming to be environmentally friendly. - On more than one occasion my manager bad-mouthed her other direct report (my peer) in my presence, at one point stating, "He's [obscenity]. He's probably going to be sacked." - Unfriendly atmosphere in offer. Lots of whispering about other colleagues. Was told during my first week, "Everyone hates each other in this office", - Sent out on evening assignment to collect case study. Was harrassed and intimidated on the way which prevented me from carrying out the assignment. Apologised to manager who replied mockingly, "You didn't cry, did you?" - Both myself and manager's other direct report (who was hired at the same time) left within 3 months of starting as manager's mercurial personality made us both dread coming to work.

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Pros

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Cons

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Securitas Response
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Thank you for your feedback and for being part of the Securitas team. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with our supportive staff and flexible shift opportunities. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding career growth and benefits communication, and we’ll be sure to share it with management as we continue improving the employee experience. As a valued employee if you'd like to share additional comments please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.
3.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

The only thing that I enjoyed while working here was the team that I had the privilege to work with. My employment was on a tech team which was a vendor with a larger Tech company. I was able to network and meet some amazing people that allowed myself to connect with others in the tech industry.

Cons

My experience with this company was extremely disappointing. I raised serious workplace concerns related to disability-related treatment, harassment, and overall employee support through internal reporting channels, but I did not feel those concerns were handled with the urgency, fairness, or accountability they deserved. The issues continued for a significant period of time, despite repeated attempts to report them properly. After I provided additional details that were requested as part of the internal reporting process, I was removed from my client assignment. In my opinion, the timing and handling of that decision felt retaliatory, especially because it happened after I raised concerns and participated in the company’s reporting process in good faith. I was initially told that another placement would be pursued, and there was communication for several weeks. However, I was ultimately separated from the company under a “Non-Placement Termination.” The experience left me feeling unsupported and gave me serious concerns about how employee complaints, workplace concerns, and follow-through are handled.

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Securitas Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that your time with Securitas did not meet your expectations. We take concerns regarding workplace treatment, employee support, and reporting processes seriously, and we appreciate you bringing your perspective forward. Feedback like yours helps us evaluate our practices and identify opportunities for improvement. We wish you success in your future endeavors and thank you for the contributions you made during your time with the company.
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