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Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
856
TOTAL
RATINGS
7933

Securitas Security Services USA Company Culture

Securitas Security Services USA Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
Securitas Security Services USA's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Securitas Security Services USA CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Magnus Ahlqvist Securitas Security Services USA's CEO
Magnus Ahlqvist
54 /100

Diversity at Securitas Security Services USA

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Diverse employees at Securitas Security Services USA have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Securitas Security Services USA

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D

Women at Securitas Security Services USA have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Securitas Security Services USA eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-30

Securitas Security Services USA employees are -30% more likely to recommend Securitas Security Services USA as a great place to work

28%Promoters
14%Passives
58%Detractors

Working at Securitas Security Services USA

Working at Securitas Security Services USA is rated below average by 856 employees, across various culture dimensions. Securitas Security Services USA employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Securitas Security Services USA’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Securitas Security Services USA was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Securitas Security Services USA

D-

Overall Company Culture at Securitas Security Services USA is rated D-

Last updated 8 days ago

Bottom
10%

Securitas Security Services USA ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 856 Employees

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HR
64
HR64
Admin
59
Admin59
Sales
59
Sales59
Operations
54
Operations54
Customer Support
50
Customer Support50
Customer Success
42
Customer Success42

Securitas Security Services USA Employee Reviews

Out of 819 Securitas Security Services USA employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Securitas Security Services USA improve their work culture.

56%
44%
Positive Reviews56%
Constructive Feedback44%

Positive Reviews From Securitas Security Services USA Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    the contracted people we're responsible to keep safe and protect.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    they believe in each other.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I spoke with an actual manager and he answered my concerns.

Constructive Feedback From Securitas Security Services USA Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    LESS MICROMANAGEMENT, MORE COMMUNICATION, LESS NEGATIVITY, LESS DEMANDS, LESS FORCING US TO WORK OT IF WE CAN'T IT SHOUD BE VOLUNTARY ALSO, 5 PTO DAYS A YEAR IS REDICULOUS, OUR PTO GETS USED WITHOUT REQUESTING IT. WE DON'T HAVE A CHOICE HERE.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    THE NUMBER OF THINGS WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH & DEAL WITH, A PAY INCREASE SHOULD BE A CONVERSATION & PRIORITY.
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    My coworkers are fine, its just management thinking they're too good for us

Securitas Security Services USA Company Information

Securitas Security Services USA Mission, Vision & Values

Securitas Security Services USA Mission Statement

Securitas' mission is to protect homes, workplaces, and communities by providing the security services they need to protect their assets, safeguard their people, and maintain their ability to generate profits.

Securitas Security Services USA Values

  • Integrity
  • Vigilance
  • Helpfulness

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Securitas Security Services USA

Sustainability is all about building a strong and profitable company for the future and delivering lasting economic, social and environmental value for our clients, employees and investors. By understanding how societies are evolving, we can better equip our organization to meet changing expectations.

Security services offer tangible social and financial benefits – not only for our clients, but for society as a whole. At Securitas, sustainability provides a basis for long-term growth.

Securitas is dedicated to improving the quality of life and enhancing the communities in which we operate through the support of employee volunteer efforts across the country. 

HeadquarterNew York City, NY
United States of America
Websitewww.securitas.com/
Company StatusPrivate
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Securitas Security Services USA Employees

856 employees at Securitas Security Services USA have reviewed Securitas Security Services USA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.

Overall, the 856 Securitas Security Services USA employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Securitas Security Services USA are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Securitas Security Services USA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Securitas Security Services USA are not very pleased with their team. 856 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Securitas Security Services USA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Securitas Security Services USA believe the environment at Securitas Security Services USA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Securitas Security Services USA is moderate. About 65% of the employees at Securitas Security Services USA work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Securitas Security Services USA are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Securitas Security Services USA employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Securitas Security Services USA report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
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On a typical day, employees at Securitas Security Services USA have 0 meetings
Meetings
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68% of Securitas Security Services USA employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Securitas Security Services USA employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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37% of Securitas Security Services USA employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Securitas Security Services USA employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Securitas Security Services USA employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Securitas Security Services USA - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Securitas Security Services USA is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Securitas Security Services USA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 25% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Securitas Security Services USA KPIs and OKRs

At Securitas Security Services USA 12% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Securitas Security Services USA's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 21 Securitas Security Services USA employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes38%
No62%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes12%
No88%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Securitas Security Services USA CEO & Leadership

Securitas Security Services USA CEO - Magnus Ahlqvist

Magnus Ahlqvist Securitas Security Services USA's CEO
54 /100

Magnus’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Magnus in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Magnus Ahlqvist’s employees rank Securitas Security Services USA in the Bottom 20% for Environment, in the Bottom 15% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 15% for Manager. Ahlqvist is generally unpopular with Securitas Security Services USA employees, but ranks especially low with Non-Binary employees, and by employees in the Customer Success department and employees in the Sales department. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.

Securitas Security Services USA Leadership

The Securitas Security Services USA Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Magnus Ahlqvist, Vice President Bob Grieman, and Area Vice President Leslie Osborne

  • Magnus Ahlqvist  CEO / President

    Magnus Ahlqvist CEO / President

    Magnus Ahlqvist serves as the CEO / President of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Bob Grieman Vice President

    Bob Grieman serves as the Vice President of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Leslie Osborne Area Vice President

    Leslie Osborne serves as the Area Vice President of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Bill Meunier Area VP

    Bill Meunier serves as the Area VP of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Art McCain Region VP Human Resources

    Art McCain serves as the Region VP Human Resources of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Shirley Noonan VP of Human Resources

    Shirley Noonan serves as the VP of Human Resources of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Jerry Herzog Area Vice President

    Jerry Herzog serves as the Area Vice President of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • Jerry Klusak VIce President of Hotel Security Services & Solutions

    Jerry Klusak serves as the VIce President of Hotel Security Services & Solutions of Securitas Security Services USA.

  • John Henert Vice President of Labor Relations

    John Henert serves as the Vice President of Labor Relations of Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.. John started at... read more

Securitas Security Services USA Salaries

How much does Securitas Security Services USA pay?

How much do people at Securitas Security Services USA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Securitas Security Services USA is $128,386, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,555, or $61 per hour.

At Securitas Security Services USA, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,582 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $30,000 annually. Average Securitas Security Services USA salaries by department include: Operations at $104,186, Product at $152,049, Marketing at $110,161, and Customer Support at $74,863. Half of Securitas Security Services USA salaries are above $128,555.

410 employees at Securitas Security Services USA rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1246 ratings) while 393 employees at Securitas Security Services USA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 413 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Securitas Security Services USA employees include job titles like HR Specialist, Sales Manager, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Securitas Security Services USA employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$62k
$62k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$96k
$96k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$123k
$123k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$174k
$174k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$226k
$226k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$268k
$268k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$275k
$275k100th Percentile
$128,386*
Average Compensation
$128,555*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Securitas Security Services USA Salaries by City

Securitas Security Services USA Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Securitas Security Services USA

Diverse employees at Securitas Security Services USA score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Securitas Security Services USA in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Securitas Security Services USA across various culture dimensions.

Securitas is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our goal is to increase diverse representation throughout the company.,,All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regards to all aspects of employment, including, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. ,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 84/100
Department - HR
Men 67/100
Department - Admin
Diverse Employees 84/100
Department - HR

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 47/100
Department - Customer Support
Men 39/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 31/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Securitas Security Services USA Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Securitas Security Services USA PTO

Securitas Security Services USA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 45% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Securitas Security Services USA's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 51% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Securitas Security Services USA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time8%
Vacation Policy51%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution33%
Childcare8%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes55%
No45%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo18%
$1500 - $2500/mo12%
$1000 -$1500/mo17%
$500 -$1000/mo12%
Less than $500/mo41%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Securitas Security Services USA Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Securitas Security Services USA applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

1
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Securitas Security Services USA Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Securitas Security Services USA on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Admin
33%
All Industries
33%
Marketing
17%
Engineering
17%

Candidates By Location

New York City
50%
Indianapolis
17%
Rockford
17%
Brooklyn
17%

Securitas Security Services USA Internship Program

Acquiring a position in Securitas Security Services USA's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Securitas Security Services USA? Employees are not so happy at Securitas Security Services USA and rate their office perks as terrible. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Securitas Security Services USA employees say they’re very bored at work. Additionally, 28% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Securitas Security Services USA?

Operations
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult34%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Securitas Security Services USA

Who is the CEO of Securitas Security Services USA?

Securitas Security Services USA CEO is Magnus Ahlqvist, their score by employees is 54

What is Securitas Security Services USA eNPS?

The eNPS for Securitas Security Services USA is -30

What is the salary for Technical Support in Securitas Security Services USA?

Technical Support average salary in the US is 82k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Securitas Security Services USA?

The average salaries for Finance in Securitas Security Services USA is 105k

What are the benefits at Securitas Security Services USA?

Securitas Security Services USA perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance

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