I'm not sure if this thread is still alive, but be rest assured that "Opinion Owner" and "Anonymous" are clueless to what the Security industry is truly about. Our industry has a stigma because most contractors hire anyone with a pulse just to fill a pay role. Unfortunately, these guards are overweight, uneducated and are only there to collect a paycheck and those of us who are dedicated to the profession have to live with it. "Guards" and "Officers" are two very different positions. I described "Guards" above. "Officers" on the other hand are dedicated to the job and understand camaraderie. Officers tend to have Criminal Justice degrees and be former military and/or police and are the experts in our profession. Many police officers use Security as a stepping stone or they'll do it as a side gig. I know plenty of cops that were/are private officers. Our authority is derived from our clients. Some clients give us full detainment power, some don't, but we have more power than people realize. Also, we enforcement property rules whether John Q. Public likes it or not. Don't like it? There's the door! $10/hr? HA, what a joke. I'm the swing shift Patrol Sergeant at a mall, and I make $15/hr, tyvm. I also spent five years in the Army as a police officer. Also, Security isn't dangerous? Under my watch, I've had three officers - including the Assistant Director - wounded in the line of duty breaking up fights. I myself gave blood. Thirty three Security Officers we killed on 9/11 helping people escape the towers. Also, we live in an age of terrorism. Remember the shooting at LAX Airport shooting in 2013? An unarmed Transportation Security Officer was murdered by someone who had it out for police and security. Malls, Hospitals and Airports are the three most dangerous places to be a private or government security officer. Being unarmed makes our jobs more dangerous because we can't defend ourselves if need be. A college students job? Every college student that I've worked with quit inside a week after they realized they couldn't handle the pressure. Security is a paycheck to some and a calling to others. I personally have made security my career. Yes, I take a lot of verbal abuse, but I've also been thanked for my service countless times. I've dealt with tons of folks in the worst times of their lives: missing kids, medical issues, assaults, domestic violence, drunk and disorderly's, people trapped in elevators, stolen property, vehicle accidents, etc. I've even had an active shooter, two ODs and three gun calls at my post. My team also has a great relationship with the local police department. Security is very similar to police work depending where you serve, and not just anybody can do it because you have to be able to keep a level head when everyone else is losing theirs. When chaos erupts in malls, hospitals or airports, the public looks to security of guidance and protection. Don't let the naysayers drag you down. Security is more important than people realize and always taken for granted. If you enjoy your job, that's all that matters. Stay safe.
I have been a security guard for almost a year now and it seems to me i get more respect from people when i wear my uniform. I usally work security for a college campus and all the students are cool and respectful to me but i heard from some of my coworkers that they get treatred like crap but i think they take their job to serious not very polite to the students and most of them are fat or obese and older than me as i am young and thin and look. more presentable. i also don't look down. or think i am a cop or above people and i don't want to be a cop. I think it sounds u. hate your job and maybe u should pick another job even though i have problems with people just take it and don't take personal but if your feelings get hurt easily don't be in security
No i hate my job only because women hate me.. Did u see that horrible thing that woman said about me being a security officer
What's wrong with being fat or obese? I used to be obese. didn't make me do less of a good job
Why dont you respond? You agree with her?
Whose her
If u are talking about the girl that said your not much of a security guard then yes
The fourth woman down in The comments. she's anonymous. Another girl compared us to a guard who assaulted a girl on campus
She speak some truth. i don't remember reading anything she said about assaulting a girl. nor comparing us
Second from the top
She said she wasn't comparing u to one bad thing another security guard did. it just sounds like u trying start a argument and then your reporting the girls on their comments which is a dick move they can say pretty much what they want
you're a kiss ass to these girls. You are a guard like me and should have my back
I not being a kiss ass i just think the girls some what right on a couple things and they have not said anything about comparing us to a bad guard. U sound like good guard don't get me wrong but i think u make it negative when its not and i don't have to. have your back because we have the same job unless i. knew u or we worked together.
I think there are a few reasons. 1. It's like you aren't good enough for real law enforcement so you had to do security. 2. You have no more legal authority to do anything to someone than any other citizen. 3. It is so easy to become a security officer... all you typically need is a couple hours in the classroom and a GED. 4. Working security isn't a stepping stone into law enforcement... in fact it's the opposite... if you want to be in law enforcement just go the academy and be an officer... no reason to do security first. 5. A lot of security officers do have an attitude like they are all that, even though they make $10 an hour and have no real authority.
But I don't see the point of your post. Yeah people are going to treat you like crap... but you knew that. I worked retail for 10 years and got treated like crap all the time... but unfortunately that's to be expected. If it hurts your feelings, maybe you should find another line of work?
My cousin whos a sergeant in the police dept was a security officer and he said your wrong the way you described it. We have a very dangerous, important job. Especially mine.. There is nothing wrong with making 10 dollars an hr
So people have the right to mistreat you because of what you make and your educational background
I have co workers who fought for our country who dont appreciate your views of what we do for a living
You're kidding right? A very important dangerous job? lol Most security officers don't even have a gun or baton or anything. Half of the ones I've seen are so overweight they can't even walk. How many security officers do you know of that died on the job? Not many that I know of. And yeah did it ever occur to you that you make $10 an hour because your job is NOT dangerous or important? You only make $10 an hour because anyone with a pulse can do it. Heck, when I worked retail I made more than that, even bus drivers make more than that. And what does fighting for our country overseas have to do with being a rent-a-cop?
Thats why our jobs are dangerous we aren't armed
You're so ridiculous it's laughable. There is almost no instances when a mall security guard is going to need a gun. Heck there are 18 year old 100 pound girls working as security officers. It's not dangerous like you make it seem. And why are you like 40 and doing a college students job? Why not move into an armed guard position or a police officer or try to advance yourself?
Because im handicapped.. there's nothing wrong with an honest living.. I live quite comfortably thank you very much. Im just not materialistic like you
I can't block you so dont comment on here anymore or i will call the police
lol So why do you ask a question if you don't want honest answers? You asked why people feel the way they do and I answered you... but since it wasn't the answer you want to hear, you throw a fit? And call the police? lol What's a matter, your a security officer, can't you handle it without help? What would you be calling the police for? Sounds like you are threatening me?
Because im asking you nicely dont talk to me anymore. I can't block you so please stop talking to me
Im asking nicely just please leave me alone
lol You're threatening to call the police on me for posting a comment. You don't seem to be much of a security guard if an online comment bothers you. Do you ask people harassing you at the mall to please leave you alone before you call the police if they tease you?
I dont work at a mall now please leave me alone.. I already reported you to gag
So you reported me for answering your question. Wow. Well then as long as you did that I might as well respond to you.
You condone her comments tough guy
Lmao you're going to call the police on her? Good luck with that. They would probably laugh at you.
Yep especially since my cousin is a sergeant in the police dept
@Hopefuldreamer8... That's exactly what I said! haha I'm still trying to figure out what they would arrest me for! lol Although I think the Asker should get arrested for threatening me! lol Doesn't he sound like some immature 10 year old? lol
Yes he does. You should log off the internet if you get offended so easily. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Some you are going to find to be offensive. That's just the way life is. You should know that by your age.
But she doesn't need to hurt my feelings? Do you get a thrill hurting peoples feelings
@Asker. 1. You asked a question and I answered it. You shouldn't ask a question if it hurts your feelings if people don't agree with you. 2. You claim to be a security guard and your feelings get hurt over a comment online? Seriously? They must draw straws at work to avoid being your beat partner. Forbid a suspect calls you a name, would you break down and cry? 3. Your like 40 years old and this really upsets you? You have a bit of maturing and growing up to do.
If you were mature you wouldn't hurt peoples feelings. Oh so because of my age and gender i can't have feelings
So were you expecting only positive answers about your job, and no negative ones? You asked why people look down on security officers, and you got your answers. People have their opinions on different jobs. A friend of mine works in a call center, and you should hear some of the stuff people say about it. She doesn't care though, she has a thick skin. Another friend of mine is a lawyer and she gets so much hate for her job. I get hate because I am a factory worker. None of us care though. Everyone has different opinions out there. Some will hurt your feelings. You need to get over it and move on. You asked a question, she gave you her answer. It's immature to threaten to call the police over a comment on the internet.
I work in the airport. You make all these statements about me that aren't true.. Please stop im begging you
So the guy just made a new post harassing me... girlsaskguys. com/other/q1130200-im-being-degraded-by-a-gager-please-help
There is no way you can really be a security guard and act like this. Wait are you a government worker? That might explain it.
Please just drop it
you'll be happy by the post. You got a lot of support
Don't worry, I reported your other question since it violates the community guidelines.
I think I know who he is, but I can't be sure. He'll ask a question, and then if the answers offends him he does the whole: "Stop I'm begging you" routine. I forget what the username is though, but I've seen enough of his questions. Either he's a bored troll, or he truly is a whiny man. Either way, it's immature behaviour for someone in their late 30's/early 40's. I saw that question though, it's how I found this question.
Ohh. Yeah he posted both as anonymous. I wonder if he's some kid messing with us? I can't imagine it's really a 40 year old security guard?
Why do you gang up on me
Why are you some kid pretending to be a 40 year old security guard and arguing with everyone who disagrees with you?
Im not a kid im 36 with just very low self esteem
And you work as a security guard? Then maybe you should find a different line of work.
I can't imagine it being someone that age either. You're probably a teenage kid who is bored so you're trolling.
I swear on my mother im not.. I've been made fun of a lot for being a guard. when I wasn't a guard I had respect for them I never looked down on them
I dont work in an airport i work in a hotel. I lied because i didn't want to be laughed at more.. Sorry
So now your saying you work in a hotel after saying you worked in an airport? Smells like a liar to me. What made you tell us that now?
Because if i said i worked in a hotel id be degraded more.. I apologized
You sound like a 5 year old. What are you going to say next, you work security in a sewer plant? Just curious, do you wear action figure tighty-whiteys still? lol
You bring it all on yourself. You're the one who made a follow up question to this one after someone disagreed with you. How can you not realize how childish that is? Not only that, but you actually threatened to call the police on someone. Now you're making up lies. It's why I can't take you seriously. I honestly believe you're a bored kid getting a kick out of all this. If you're not a troll, I suggest you get professional help. A normal man your age wouldn't react this way to some internet comments.
I pour my heart out and i apologize to you and you still insult me. Why?
I only lied to keep from getting laughed at more
I agree completely with hopefuldreamer. If you are serious you need help. Most men your age wouldn't even waste their time on a site like this, they are too busy with their wife and family. This is a site mostly for teens and 20somethings. To act the way you do over an online comment is crazy. For your sake I hope you really aren't a security guard.
Why would i be busy its my day off..
Gee I don't know. Maybe spending time with your wife. Or spending time with your kids. Oh let me guess... you aren't married and don't have kids right?
No i dont have wife or kids. But its not by choice. I like kids and want a wife
Does not surprise me in the least that you can't get a wife. I would imagine most girls would steer well clear of a weirdo like you that threatens to call the police on a girl half his age because she made a comment he didn't agree with.
Did you see he's now showing all your comments to other people in this question?
I have every right to
Thanks Hopefuldreamer, I didn't notice that until you mentioned it. It gets me wondering if this guy has multiple profiles and he's going back and forth with himself saying nice things? Although I'm glad quite a number seem to agree with us that he's a weird spammer.
Oh im so scared you have supporters.. What a shock
You might want to think twice about who the real loser is on here buddy.
Could you 2 both stop your love fest
Ohhh NO! Hopefuldreamer he just called us losers? How can we go on after such a hurtful comment? I think I might cry! lol Ohh I know, maybe we should call SWAT and tell them a big mean security guard was being mean to us?
How am i a loser? Are you an administrator because i tried blocking you.. Go away
Yeah I am going to call the cops on him lol.
You are so tough ganging up on one person
When you ask questions anonymously blocked users can still respond.
Well please stop attacking me
I dont want to delete my acct over this. Please stop this
Ganging up? lol Forbid you ever where in a situation in real life where you had to actually handle more then 1 person. Ohh right, I forgot you aren't a real cop who might have to deal with that. Just because we both agree you are crazy that means were attacking you?
So if someone is crazy which is an illness you make fun of it.. Just please stop commenting.. Why are you doing this to me?
Because I thought it was low of you to make a question about a user on here. I was curious to see why so I followed the link you provided. When I saw that you were overreacting, I responded to this. Also, you don't need to delete your account over this. I told you, you brought it on yourself.
Also no one is making fun of any mental illness.
You aren't god to be judging me so please leave me alone. I'll do anything you want
So you are calling us losers and making fun of us... telling other users about us, harassing us and even creating another question about us... but we are the ones making fun of you? Did it ever occur to you that you are the one harassing us with your crazy comments? And like we said, maybe you should get help and find a new job.
I was made fun of first. Look at your comment. How is your job any better than mine.. Why look down on people i dont get it
Yeah it seems like you have trouble getting anything. You ASKED a question about why people look down on security guards... so I answered it. I gave you reasons why people look down on them... why is that hard for you to understand?
Whats wrong with my job? Its honest work and it pays the bills
Because you feel that way about them too.
Trouble getting anything? What does that mean?
You're hopeless. I'm done. Good luck with life. Bye.
Wow. It must be hard for you to go through life isn't it? And why do you always respond 3 times? Can't you consolidate your ideas into 1 comment?
I'm hopeless? lol That's too funny.
I never said you were hopless
I wasn't calling you hopeless... I was calling the asker hopeless.
My bad. Sorry Hopefuldreamer I thought that comment was from the Asker. I didn't realize you wrote that. lol
lol, and with that I am done. Good night.
You can think what you want about me but i know my true worth
Nite
Nite Hopefuldreamer!
I don't see it this way, but from people I know, I would say its a case of..
~you want to be a cop, but aren't even good enough to be one~
me personally, I don't have any issue with cops. and I know way more people apply then there are positions available, and that the forces in the cities, hire to try and be representative of the community.
but soooo many people hate cops, so you get painted with that.. and then the perceived failure..
leads to the bad stigma for security guards.
We have an important job. Why do you think the site hire us.. And yes i wanted to be a police officer but i couldn't because of an injury. I have relatives who are cops and they said i would have made a good cop
They hate cops because they want to break the law
People probably remember being harassed by security officers as teenagers. When I was a teen security officers were bullies/harassers. They were constantly getting fired for using excess force and or molesting teens that they accused of stealing.
The concession stands at the mall would always call the police on security because they would drive us away by accusing us of loitering if we were in the middle of ordering/while we were being handed our food.
We aren't all like that
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Some security officers are power tripping and become douches...
When I was in high school, I went to a shopping mall with a group of like 9 people and I guess because we're all Asian and all wearing black they assumed we were in some gang and wanted to cause trouble. We didn't even do anything and they made up some random ass rules stating we cannot be in the premises in a party of more than 6 people. We called em out on it to show us the policy and one called the police. The cops came and we had to leave for loitering because we weren't shopping? Long story short we were banned from that mall for a year with our pictures taken for no apparent reason...
Probably some people are upset because of things they have done that the security officers have punished them for. Everybody hates a cop right after they get a ticket.
I've never understood all the hate, even by people who have had some bad experiences. We're not so blind as a culture that we should make the errors of a few people the errors of all people.
they did the bad thing they should be mad at themselves not at the people who enforce the rules
Well depends on the company you work for. As for me I'm seriously at work right now. Driving mobile patrol. Its frowned upon because in the time you spend in this industry, you can progress Into an actual career in law enforcement. I mean for me it's a good job because I get fulltime hours and I'm under 21. And I can go to school daytime.
I make good money doing it and i enjoy doing it. My cousin whos a sergeant in the police dept was a guard and said its not that easy but ignorant people think we are just uneducated and lazy, they dont realize we have to have a license by the state and go through an extensive background check. That movie paul blart ruined it for us
Im not like those guys you mentioned. Im a supervisor and i write well, im fat but that has nothing to do with anything
License by the state? oh you mean the one I got in California that's 40 hours bsis approved training? A retarded child can make it passed that at age 15. Seriously this job is pathetic. Only company worth looking into is Inter-con. Its a cake walk to actually do the job. Observe and report. Tell people to go away. Or check security clearances or cctv. Fucking pathetic If you ask me.
Because people don't see them as a real authority etc.. But it's your job.. if you like it and you support yourself.. Screw what everyone else says/thinks.. It's your life live it the way you want to..
Thank you.. That actually made me feel better
Thanks sweety.. I just say sweety cuz you're younger than me.. Im so relieved out of these mean gagers there is someone nice like you on here
Hmm they are scary... I heard of a case where this guard who'd sexually assaulted an international student at our university. They give me the creeps in general.
You are comparing me to the worst kind of criminal?
If you were intelligent enough to understand this? Where did i say i was personally you to a worst criminal?
*comparing
You are sterotyping me. I just reported you
Nope just telling you of my experiences and perception of them.
We protect property and people. You are just miserable with yourself
Uh nope.
Don't feel too bad. I have delivered pizza before FT and made 45K in a year after busting my butt. Women would look at me like I was nothing. Eventually I moved on to a better position but I bought a car and a house off that job.
Bro you should never care what a woman thinks of your job. You are obviously a hard worker and should be proud of yourself
"im fat but that has nothing to do with anything" "Im not even close to fat or out of shape"
Which is it then? You're so full of lies you can't even remember them all!
I know who this asker is... :) . He trolls a lot and yet the admin still allowed him here.
i want my cupcakestudlover back!
I know exactly who he is and he needs to seriously get a grip.
How would feel if you were told your job wasn't worth anything?
why are you lying to people?
About what?
see above?
I just didn't want to be called names because all of you hate fat people
It's a lame job. Why not become an armed security guard or a private security. You can wear suits, it's more badass and people will respect you more.
It's not, I personally see it as the equivalent of police. The difference between the police and security guard is that the guard is more of a contractor, so that might be the reason why for those that think so
Thanks.. You know whats up
My cousin whos a sergeant in the police dept said the same thing as you
These 2 girls on here are just tearing apart my job which at one point i thought was important
Well people are vicious online but not in real life. The internet is full of keyboard warriors. Don't dig deep into what anybody else thinks and just believe in what you think is right. I skimmed the comments and yes there will be ignorant people who bash on others. Ignore them. However, have you ever looked into law enforcement positions? It's different than what you're currently doing and you might like it more than your current job. But if you like being a guard more then you can always have that after you try to branch out. Good luck
No thanks.. I love my job.
You are following the law, some people hate the law so they're going to hate police, guards- you get the memo.
Yeah.. At my job they are like why can't i park on your property even though i have no business here
Are you sure it's security 'Officers" in general or is it just you. By the sound of your comments I picture a 14 yr old who is going to run & tell his mommy everyone's picking on me. No one likes a rat.
Now you can add me to your report rat list.
Easy there tony soprano
What do you mean? That sounds like an awesome job. How are you "below people"?
I was told by a gager i only make 10 an hr which isn't true and that my job is easy
Ignore those belligerent assholes. You love your job right? You're good at it? Me, personally? I feel much safer around someone who does that for a living.
Thank you.. Some of the women where i work ask me to escort them to their cars
you're most welcome. Where do you work at? like I said; I feel safe knowing there is a cop/security guard or whatever near me.
I work in a hotel.. I told this gager i worked in an airport so she wouldn't degrade me
'Gager' i'm sorry I don't exactly know what that means but I can only assume it's just some pestering asshole. Right? It doesn't matter where you work as long as you're doing a good job and you're helping people.
My current job is to serve popcorn with enough butter to put someone in a catatonic state to unappreciative, belligerent assholes.
I respect anyone who works in working with the public. You work an honest job. Always be proud of what you do
I respect you more. You actually help people.
Aww thanks. I love my job. Its a friendly environment
I keep apologizing to her and it means nothing
Oh a gager is us users of the site
She said she hopes for my sake im not a security guard
Pfft! I have 80yr olds cussing me out and multiple guys hitting on me. (One asked me to suck him off!) we have cops at my work but none were around when it happened.
Oh! I apologize. I am very new to this site.
Are you apologizing to this gager? Is she the one thinks you're beneath people?
Im sorry that happened to you.. yes.. And she has her friend attacking me too
I'm sorry this is happening to you. You don't deserve that. Your job is outstanding and you do amazing things. Please don't ever forget that.
Both of those people need to shut up and start respecting you.
Look at the post from anonymous user 6 posts down in the girls section
She seems like a real bitch! And hiding behind anonymous shows that she's a coward.
Sorry for the vulgar language I don't take too kindly to her type of people.
She asked her if i had a wife and i said no.. Here was her response "Does not surprise me in the least that you can't get a wife. I would imagine most girls would steer well clear of a weirdo like you that threatens to call the police on a girl half his age because she made a comment he didn't agree with.
I've been really sad for not having a family and she says that..
Sounds like she needs to shut her mouth and get punched in the face a few times; if you ask me. But, I can be pretty violent especially whenever someone says things like this to someone doing nothing wrong.
This is exactly why usually don't come on the sides. Because of all this unnecessary drama. Do yourself a favor and just ignore her she just wants to get a rise out of you, get on your skin, and start drama.
I just had a rough break up with my ex fiance who cheated on me.. We we're going to have a family then this lowlife says this
I don't have a family. What I mean when I say that is I don't have anyone who loves me. I don't have anyone supporting me...
I was talking about me
Please help me they are bullying me bad
I don't know how to help. I don't know who you are, I don't know the situation. I'm sorry
Sure... You just dont want to get involved but yet you say all those nice things about me. Its ok let them rip me in half
It's not that I don't want to get involved. I do want to help you. But it's not my battle to fight it's yours.
All of those things I said? I meant! Believe me I do.
I dont need you.. Ill just delete my profile
Do as you wish, it's your life. But you did just say "please help me".
You're acting childish and immature. Your profile says you're at least 36, start acting like it and don't let these people talk to you like that. Don't let it affect you. Grow up.
Sorry for being so blunt but I don't have any other choice.
I actually thought of you as someone i could be friends with on here. How wrong I was
We can be friends. I just don't know how to help you. You're on anonymous so I don't know anything about you (which isn't a problem). Those girls are also on anonymous. I have no way of finding out who they are. I am so sorry. I'm trying to be as supportive here as I possibly can. Tell me what you want me to do and I'll do it to the best of my ability.
I sent you a message but you dont reply?
This was certainly entertaining. Thanks for the laughs. For the record I don't see anything wrong with security guards. You on the other hand are comical. I read all the comments and your responses.
Glad you liked it
well it depends... it's seen as low class work, but then perhaps you live in a judgmental society.
Low class work? How so?
Because a lot of people have a problem with authority, whether it's directly affecting them or not.
Im no authority i just tell them where they can park or keep the noise down
Exactly, but unfortunately some people find that invasive like it somehow violates their personal freedom.
Um if you are on private property you can't just behave how ever you want.
I am agreeing with you, in case that wasn't clear.
How is it invasive to protect your property? anyone trespassing on your property that's invasive
I don't know anyone that looks down on them. I certainly don't.
The gager below you really looks down on them.. My brother in law fought in Afghanistan and is a security guard..
Don't listen to negative people. They have nothing better to do with their life and time then look down on people that are making a decent living. I feel sorry for them and you should feel sorry for them too! Can you imagine how pathetic their life must be for them to be that ridiculous?
She called me a rent a cop and that we are all fat
Ok did you not read my comment? Now I'm agreeing with her. You're looking for negative comments and you want them
You agree with her about what? Im not even close to fat or out of shape
I don't stigmatize it. Maybe people are afraid of you if you're big and butch. But that's not the same as stigma.
Because people see you as "wanna be cops".
I blame Paul Blart.
Me too
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