In my 40 years of experience as customer professional this has been the worst company I have ever worked for! - Security Officer Allied Universal Employee Review

1.0
9 Oct 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Expedient interview and new onboarding process for applicants.

Cons

Lack of training, new employees snowfire security background we're not adequately advised of prevalent industry expectations. Unclear post assignment, lack of direction, treated as an expendable commodity rather than as a human being. Abused by management. All feedback negative and absolutely no acknowledgement of positive achievement. Manager repeatedly threatens employees violation of company policy and EEOC regulation.

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Allied Universal Response
7y
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Pros

weekly pay Flexible scheduling Great for PM shift availability Mainly good supervisors and co workers

Cons

Very strict about tardiness Sometimes lack of shifts available

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5mo
We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience! Your dedication is what makes our team thrive.
3.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

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.

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