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Hi all! I've been posting like crazy, but have not done a formal yet.
I read this site for about a month before becoming a member. The stories are unbelievable.
I work security, so in the interest of keeping my job and keeping the place i work anonymous I will sometimes be a little vague, unless the story pertains to my previous security job, a friend's story, or a sighting.
I've been in security about 4-years. I only started because it was the best paying job in walking distance. But I grew to love it. I'm not on a 'power trip,' and I'm not using the work as a stepping-stone to law enforcement (which is very common; I would consider it, but have medical conditions which would probably prevent me from being an actual police officer). I am a Security Officer. I believe the title 'security officer' is more accurate in my work, because 'guard' implies a person of little training remaining stationary. Officers are mobile and more proactive (there's a argument pertaining to this in the Paul Blart movie). Not to mention that there is an independant nationally recognized course that I particupated in to earn a higher-ranking (done on my own time) that officially recognizes me as a CPO (Certified Protection Officer). Not to toot my own horn, but I figure it doesn't hurt to have additional training and knowledge, no matter what you're guarding or securing.
I like my work because I want to feel like in some small way, I am helping my community and country, even it means I am just keeping a parking lot clean or keeping the environment safe for customers. It's not the military, but I like to think I am doing some good, even if it just for a few people. If I can help one little old lady find her car, or catch one shoplifter, that's a good day for me.
I, and my coworkers, do get insulted a lot. I have been told that if I 'would get an education' I could get a 'real' job. Little do they know that many security companies want college education now (and that I have 2-degrees; this job has a lot of 'thinking' time, and it pays the bills). I have been called Imitation Bacon, Plastic Cop, and Rent-A-Pig. I have been asked if I'm a stripper cop, felt-up, and stalked. Some of the jokes are in good-humor, and I have come to know when people are being serious and when they are not. The only time I get sensitive is when I do my job to the best of my abilities, and to the best of company policies, and am told that it was not good enough; thankfully this doesn't happen often. Even coworkers can get irked with each-other. There are only a few people that I really dislike working with.
I will probably have many more stories coming with the warm weather, once school lets-out and my place of work becomes the local hang-out. Love the way kids respect authority these days
The words I hear most at my job: "You're not a real cop, you can't do nuthin! You can't touch me!"
Oh....Really? MWAHAHAHAHA!!! (Note: I have pepper spray, hand-cuffs, and defensive training)
Be seeing you around!
I read this site for about a month before becoming a member. The stories are unbelievable.
I work security, so in the interest of keeping my job and keeping the place i work anonymous I will sometimes be a little vague, unless the story pertains to my previous security job, a friend's story, or a sighting.
I've been in security about 4-years. I only started because it was the best paying job in walking distance. But I grew to love it. I'm not on a 'power trip,' and I'm not using the work as a stepping-stone to law enforcement (which is very common; I would consider it, but have medical conditions which would probably prevent me from being an actual police officer). I am a Security Officer. I believe the title 'security officer' is more accurate in my work, because 'guard' implies a person of little training remaining stationary. Officers are mobile and more proactive (there's a argument pertaining to this in the Paul Blart movie). Not to mention that there is an independant nationally recognized course that I particupated in to earn a higher-ranking (done on my own time) that officially recognizes me as a CPO (Certified Protection Officer). Not to toot my own horn, but I figure it doesn't hurt to have additional training and knowledge, no matter what you're guarding or securing.
I like my work because I want to feel like in some small way, I am helping my community and country, even it means I am just keeping a parking lot clean or keeping the environment safe for customers. It's not the military, but I like to think I am doing some good, even if it just for a few people. If I can help one little old lady find her car, or catch one shoplifter, that's a good day for me.
I, and my coworkers, do get insulted a lot. I have been told that if I 'would get an education' I could get a 'real' job. Little do they know that many security companies want college education now (and that I have 2-degrees; this job has a lot of 'thinking' time, and it pays the bills). I have been called Imitation Bacon, Plastic Cop, and Rent-A-Pig. I have been asked if I'm a stripper cop, felt-up, and stalked. Some of the jokes are in good-humor, and I have come to know when people are being serious and when they are not. The only time I get sensitive is when I do my job to the best of my abilities, and to the best of company policies, and am told that it was not good enough; thankfully this doesn't happen often. Even coworkers can get irked with each-other. There are only a few people that I really dislike working with.
I will probably have many more stories coming with the warm weather, once school lets-out and my place of work becomes the local hang-out. Love the way kids respect authority these days
The words I hear most at my job: "You're not a real cop, you can't do nuthin! You can't touch me!" Oh....Really? MWAHAHAHAHA!!! (Note: I have pepper spray, hand-cuffs, and defensive training)
Be seeing you around!
. Enjoy your stay!
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