I feel very fortunate with my situation. Soon after getting G licensed, I got hired to replace a guard that the company has been wanting to let go of for awhile but couldn't because of lack of g officers. They offered me a good starting wage and seemed like a good company so I went for it. From what the client, employees, and general public have said; this guard was a nightmare. Unprofessional, rude to patrons, didn't wear a proper uniform, and made everyone generally uncomfortable. Now, it's just me and another former state trooper running the posts and the company and client couldn't be more satisfied. I got into this business because I genuinely like to help people and with my extensive customer service background I knew I'd be a good S/O. It's officers like the one I replaced that give us a bad look and it seems there are a lot of officers that act the same way unfortunately. Not a lot of us actually care and/or train. Regardless, I'd much rather my team be 2 good, squared away officers than 4 sloppy, unprofessional, and rude officers. I know you're primarily based out of Polk but if you ever need officers in Pinellas/Tampa, I still have some open availability left.
This is an industry wide issue. I’m in Maryland and Virginia going through the same thing. Everyone wants to get paid top money, but don’t want to work or they’re terrible at their jobs, out of uniform, sleep, stealing etc. They also don’t ready the job announcement requirements. I specifically state that you have to own a firearm and have your own gear. I keep getting people that apply without the proper requirements. As a business owner it’s frustrating but we got to keeping pushing. Be strong hang in there keep pushing. Keep weeding out the lazy and unqualified ones from applicant pool.
You can give them top money and they still wouldn't be worth it, today you may get one out of three that is about the security job, It not like it was back in the day when a person who works security would work a lot of hours and look for more, stay safe and don't where your self out..
I think it's a generational thing. The majority of the current worker pool isn't super interested in working at all. I work with truck drivers and mechanics - finding drivers, mechanics, and general staff across the board is a challenge for all the people I work with. You can do it, keep working on your staffing, find the right people, pay them well (or find what they want to keep them happy - sometimes it's just having extra days off or other non-monetary things), and keep pushing forward.
I live in Florida. It’s rough. I had a guy come in for interview with only a D license and wanted $30 an hour!! One of the problems is that in most areas the cost of living is so high that $15 an hour won’t cut it. But, on the flip side, they should already know that they won’t be making $30 an hour as a D licensed entry level security officer.
Issue in upstate NY is the security industry is saturated with company’s that treat there workers like a body and just a #. Company’s want professional security officers but don’t wanna pay. Just to keep an armed license in NY can run you about $300 a year not including ammo or additional range time. 99% of company’s in NY don’t provide armed guards with any gear. it’s all at the expense of the guard. My gear I wear on the job is roughly over $2,000 and company’s wanna pay $20-$25 an hour no benefits. Some Company’s will 1099 you as an independent contractor.
I’m realizing this as well. So far it’s just me and two other people in CPSS. I’m about to bring on two more people, but it’s not easy. Half of me wants to retire and drive city buses, the other half of me wants to keep going.
@@commanderhall848you sure that what u wanna do brother after alll the money and time you put into the company u own even the day and age we live in once you join them guys it different ball game. But do what u gotta do man
Love your videos. got a couple of ideas for you. Finding good quality help is always hard to find. Looking for full time workers for contract work is also very hard. Might be better off trying to split those full time shifts to part time shift Even if you could find someone for 3-4 days that will lighten the workload. Another thing you could do is temporarily subcontract that contract out until you find employees. Might lose a little money but you won’t lose that contract. Sounds like your company is taking off. Something that could help is hiring a Security Manager. Someone who is hard working that fills in on contracts where you don’t have guards. Gotta pay him good to buy his loyalty and work ethic. Set yourself apart maybe offer to pay for guard training or even provide them with equipment. stuff they can keep if they stay employed for a year. It’s all a tax wright off for the business
Aye Commander Hall, I understand the situation but please, don’t neglect your health for the company. You can’t have a company if you not around to run it. Again, I get it, especially since you own the company you need to hold it down, but your family needs you. Your life is far more valuable than you know.
Im glad your back and grinding on! A lot to break down in this video my brother first I think every industry is struggling to get good people everywhere every single place I see it in Security I see it in nursing and I hear about it from others although I don’t work in others. I would schedule multiple interviews at one time if possible or it sounds like you have them come to the property when you’re already working a property which is good so this way if they don’t show up you’re not wasting your time, so that’s awesome. I like that. I see a lot of companies doing this not discussing pay until the interview I can tell you right now I don’t know how competitive your pay is but most companies that do that on your pay I see it with nursing and I see it with security every time the company did not want to discuss pay beforehand even a generalized hey 15 to 20 an hour based on your experience something Something if they want to discuss pay at all before the interview usually I feel like they were lowballing me or definitely on the lower end so the people you’re inviting to interviews can you feel the same way like why go there they’re going to just get lowballed so they might set up the interview with good intentions And then later on change their minds, or they might have other companies actually give them a a range, and they rather go interview with someone they know what the salary range is then go “waste their time” with a interview they are expecting to get lowballed at. This is my two cents. This is how I see things. Sorry if it’s confusing voice to text.
Working those long weeks are definitely hard. I urge you to take care of yourself. Make sure you’re not hitting the energy drinks too hard. Make sure you’re eating healthy. Make sure you’re getting your steps in working out as best you can even if it’s at a post take care of yourself try to get sleep when you can prioritize that Working. Those long hours is hard are used to do 100 to 110 hours a week for about six months and I was physically exhausted constantly getting sick put on a lot of weight and was not in emotional control like I usually am. Make sure you’re taking some vitamin D3 everyone is short in it but Night Shift workers even more. Not seeing your family absolutely sucks and I can relate. I’m married and I have a 4 year old and I don’t know if you remember I’m a travel nurse also, I go sometimes weeks without seeing my family the biggest thing I could tell you is just take care of yourself stay on top your fitness and stay on top of your nutrition stay on top of your health get sleep when you can. Find we used to spend time with them when you can and if you can FaceTime them at work call them at work do you? Can you keep that connection alive. For UA-cam I will take some time just make some shorts and schedule them in the future. I don’t know if you know how to do that it’s pretty easy that’s what I do. I have one or two videos just automatically released every day for the next like year, I have scheduled. And then if I have things that keep my interest in the moment or something I’m doing that I want to post then I post on top of that so stop and think about the train stay on top of UA-cam because once you get inconsistent posting on UA-cam, it’s going to hurt your views and new subscribers so try to stay consistent even if they’re short even if they’re shorts. I will pray for you and your family. Keep grinding. Keep pushing we all go through our cycles of hard times. Sounds like you’re doing good and pushing through good luck brother I look forward to more of your videos.
I`ll be honest Hall we have 1 account that offers guard shack heater, AC, microwave, refrigerator, kitchen coffee maker, no micromanaging and a stress-free workplace and they still quit or get fired for sleeping on post.
I hear ya! I haven’t had much time off because of workers calling out and I get called in. It’s ridiculous. Unfortunately, people resign or don’t take offers due to pay. It’s true. Even I do and have. I resigned from a school position recently because that one, the pay wasn’t good PLUS the guy didn’t have anything else during non school weeks and hours which means I loose money. Hate to be that person but got to be able to pay bills. So I understand but at same time, can put in a two week notice in order for you to find more people in time. Be safe and rest when you can.
The problem with the industry is that individuals wanna go work for the big companies, so they can be put at site where they sit down all day and watch movies.
Man I ask my self if I’m in the right place plus I work in a rough area man I was thinking bout leaving and finding another company but then the same time I’m like this what I wanna do ima have good times and bad times just ur having man we all been there before but hope everything get well for y’all tho 💯
Whatsup Commander Hall, I had a quick question. I was wondering if you could talk about security company headquarters. How you manage paying rent for your office space or building. Or explain where your officers come meet you and where your company is based off of. Thanks!
At the moment I do not have office space,I was considering getting a space but it wouldn't be much use for it at the moment,I normally I have meetings and everything at one of our properties using the clubhouse ,but I will make a video on it
Hey man, so proud of you. I subscribed when you were at like 300 subs. Keep up the good work man. Also question, is this a good job to get into if i want to do law enforcement in the future just a couple years away and want some experience.
I get a lot of “no shows” to interviews as well. One thing you can do Commander Hall is to report the “no shows” to the unemployment department of the state of Florida. People who collect unemployment insurance have to go to job interviews. If they don’t show up to scheduled interviews the unemployment department wants to hear about it. I hope you get qualified help soon. The real Commander Hall who appreciate it.The Real Commander Hall? You know, the wife.
I did the math on my pay when I was doing the same thing and the total contract amount and the only thing that worked for me is paying more. If you hire 2 pt at 19.00 per hr or 1 full time at 18.00 per hr is it something you can afford and still make a profit so you have more time at home with the family? If you want we can break down numbers and even come up with a game plan to help just hit me up anytime
Email hsps1127@gmail.com
I feel very fortunate with my situation. Soon after getting G licensed, I got hired to replace a guard that the company has been wanting to let go of for awhile but couldn't because of lack of g officers. They offered me a good starting wage and seemed like a good company so I went for it. From what the client, employees, and general public have said; this guard was a nightmare. Unprofessional, rude to patrons, didn't wear a proper uniform, and made everyone generally uncomfortable. Now, it's just me and another former state trooper running the posts and the company and client couldn't be more satisfied. I got into this business because I genuinely like to help people and with my extensive customer service background I knew I'd be a good S/O. It's officers like the one I replaced that give us a bad look and it seems there are a lot of officers that act the same way unfortunately. Not a lot of us actually care and/or train. Regardless, I'd much rather my team be 2 good, squared away officers than 4 sloppy, unprofessional, and rude officers.
I know you're primarily based out of Polk but if you ever need officers in Pinellas/Tampa, I still have some open availability left.
hsps1127@gmail.com
Inspiring security owner here…..my good man, keep up the good work and the good fight! You just don’t know how you have inspired me here in Tennessee!
I really appreciate it I pray for nothing but success and blessings your way
This is an industry wide issue. I’m in Maryland and Virginia going through the same thing. Everyone wants to get paid top money, but don’t want to work or they’re terrible at their jobs, out of uniform, sleep, stealing etc. They also don’t ready the job announcement requirements. I specifically state that you have to own a firearm and have your own gear. I keep getting people that apply without the proper requirements. As a business owner it’s frustrating but we got to keeping pushing. Be strong hang in there keep pushing. Keep weeding out the lazy and unqualified ones from applicant pool.
You can give them top money and they still wouldn't be worth it, today you may get one out of three that is about the security job, It not like it was back in the day when a person who works security would work a lot of hours and look for more, stay safe and don't where your self out..
I'm already beyond wore out ugh
I think it's a generational thing. The majority of the current worker pool isn't super interested in working at all. I work with truck drivers and mechanics - finding drivers, mechanics, and general staff across the board is a challenge for all the people I work with. You can do it, keep working on your staffing, find the right people, pay them well (or find what they want to keep them happy - sometimes it's just having extra days off or other non-monetary things), and keep pushing forward.
I live in Florida. It’s rough. I had a guy come in for interview with only a D license and wanted $30 an hour!! One of the problems is that in most areas the cost of living is so high that $15 an hour won’t cut it. But, on the flip side, they should already know that they won’t be making $30 an hour as a D licensed entry level security officer.
Issue in upstate NY is the security industry is saturated with company’s that treat there workers like a body and just a #. Company’s want professional security officers but don’t wanna pay. Just to keep an armed license in NY can run you about $300 a year not including ammo or additional range time. 99% of company’s in NY don’t provide armed guards with any gear. it’s all at the expense of the guard. My gear I wear on the job is roughly over $2,000 and company’s wanna pay $20-$25 an hour no benefits. Some Company’s will 1099 you as an independent contractor.
Wow
The problem I see is they work the site one time & say fuk this job OR vanish
I’m realizing this as well. So far it’s just me and two other people in CPSS. I’m about to bring on two more people, but it’s not easy. Half of me wants to retire and drive city buses, the other half of me wants to keep going.
My mind be all over the place. Like maybe I should just go into law enforcement and be done with this
@@commanderhall848you sure that what u wanna do brother after alll the money and time you put into the company u own even the day and age we live in once you join them guys it different ball game. But do what u gotta do man
Mike Alvarez sounds like he needs someone to listen to him he's going through a very rough time
I will reach out to him ,I have his number,but yes this industry is tough on us
I’m here to support you 100%, this storm shall pass and it will get better. Te amo mucho mi amor
I love you too 😘
Love your videos. got a couple of ideas for you. Finding good quality help is always hard to find. Looking for full time workers for contract work is also very hard.
Might be better off trying to split those full time shifts to part time shift Even if you could find someone for 3-4 days that will lighten the workload. Another thing you could do is temporarily subcontract that contract out until you find employees. Might lose a little money but you won’t lose that contract.
Sounds like your company is taking off. Something that could help is hiring a Security Manager. Someone who is hard working that fills in on contracts where you don’t have guards. Gotta pay him good to buy his loyalty and work ethic.
Set yourself apart maybe offer to pay for guard training or even provide them with equipment. stuff they can keep if they stay employed for a year. It’s all a tax wright off for the business
Thanks for the ideals wow
Thanks for being OUR advocate for PROFESSIONAL SECURITY OFFICERS/INDUSTRY, Commander Hall👊🏿🇺🇲💯!!!
#ProfessionalSecurity🛡️⚔️🔫
Aye Commander Hall, I understand the situation but please, don’t neglect your health for the company. You can’t have a company if you not around to run it. Again, I get it, especially since you own the company you need to hold it down, but your family needs you. Your life is far more valuable than you know.
Absolutely, thanks for the encouragement, I have a interview set for tomorrow, hopefully he actually shows up ,I been trying
Going through the same thing at my job. 😕
I am trying to get a patrol gig going of my on..I am in Birmingham Al in my patrol vehicle.If I was in FL. I would jump all over what your offering
I love this business been in it for while now and have my own company
Im glad your back and grinding on!
A lot to break down in this video my brother first I think every industry is struggling to get good people everywhere every single place I see it in Security I see it in nursing and I hear about it from others although I don’t work in others. I would schedule multiple interviews at one time if possible or it sounds like you have them come to the property when you’re already working a property which is good so this way if they don’t show up you’re not wasting your time, so that’s awesome. I like that. I see a lot of companies doing this not discussing pay until the interview I can tell you right now I don’t know how competitive your pay is but most companies that do that on your pay I see it with nursing and I see it with security every time the company did not want to discuss pay beforehand even a generalized hey 15 to 20 an hour based on your experience something Something if they want to discuss pay at all before the interview usually I feel like they were lowballing me or definitely on the lower end so the people you’re inviting to interviews can you feel the same way like why go there they’re going to just get lowballed so they might set up the interview with good intentions And then later on change their minds, or they might have other companies actually give them a a range, and they rather go interview with someone they know what the salary range is then go “waste their time” with a interview they are expecting to get lowballed at.
This is my two cents. This is how I see things. Sorry if it’s confusing voice to text.
Working those long weeks are definitely hard. I urge you to take care of yourself. Make sure you’re not hitting the energy drinks too hard. Make sure you’re eating healthy. Make sure you’re getting your steps in working out as best you can even if it’s at a post take care of yourself try to get sleep when you can prioritize that Working. Those long hours is hard are used to do 100 to 110 hours a week for about six months and I was physically exhausted constantly getting sick put on a lot of weight and was not in emotional control like I usually am. Make sure you’re taking some vitamin D3 everyone is short in it but Night Shift workers even more.
Not seeing your family absolutely sucks and I can relate. I’m married and I have a 4 year old and I don’t know if you remember I’m a travel nurse also, I go sometimes weeks without seeing my family the biggest thing I could tell you is just take care of yourself stay on top your fitness and stay on top of your nutrition stay on top of your health get sleep when you can. Find we used to spend time with them when you can and if you can FaceTime them at work call them at work do you? Can you keep that connection alive.
For UA-cam I will take some time just make some shorts and schedule them in the future. I don’t know if you know how to do that it’s pretty easy that’s what I do. I have one or two videos just automatically released every day for the next like year, I have scheduled. And then if I have things that keep my interest in the moment or something I’m doing that I want to post then I post on top of that so stop and think about the train stay on top of UA-cam because once you get inconsistent posting on UA-cam, it’s going to hurt your views and new subscribers so try to stay consistent even if they’re short even if they’re shorts.
I will pray for you and your family. Keep grinding. Keep pushing we all go through our cycles of hard times. Sounds like you’re doing good and pushing through good luck brother I look forward to more of your videos.
Long ass post lol
I definitely understand what u saying
I`ll be honest Hall we have 1 account that offers guard shack heater, AC, microwave, refrigerator, kitchen coffee maker, no micromanaging and a stress-free workplace and they still quit or get fired for sleeping on post.
It's neverending
I hear ya! I haven’t had much time off because of workers calling out and I get called in. It’s ridiculous.
Unfortunately, people resign or don’t take offers due to pay. It’s true. Even I do and have. I resigned from a school position recently because that one, the pay wasn’t good PLUS the guy didn’t have anything else during non school weeks and hours which means I loose money.
Hate to be that person but got to be able to pay bills. So I understand but at same time, can put in a two week notice in order for you to find more people in time.
Be safe and rest when you can.
Hey man I really appreciate your feedback,yes it's a unfortunate situation, I recently just hired two people so let's pray they work out
Thanks for the shout out! Glad the video resonated. Always pulling for you.
The problem with the industry is that individuals wanna go work for the big companies, so they can be put at site where they sit down all day and watch movies.
Yo commander hall! Miss the videos man! Hope you’ll start posting again when you can (:
Man I ask my self if I’m in the right place plus I work in a rough area man I was thinking bout leaving and finding another company but then the same time I’m like this what I wanna do ima have good times and bad times just ur having man we all been there before but hope everything get well for y’all tho 💯
You could say all that again lol
Big money and they still are complete garbage 😂
Working 60- 70 hours a week for 3 years before schedule went back to normal
Mentally exhausted beyond belief
Yes tell me about it
Keep ya head up
Whatsup Commander Hall, I had a quick question. I was wondering if you could talk about security company headquarters. How you manage paying rent for your office space or building. Or explain where your officers come meet you and where your company is based off of. Thanks!
At the moment I do not have office space,I was considering getting a space but it wouldn't be much use for it at the moment,I normally I have meetings and everything at one of our properties using the clubhouse ,but I will make a video on it
@@commanderhall848 thanks!
I wish I was in your state I could use 14-hour shifts, but I am not.
Hey man, so proud of you. I subscribed when you were at like 300 subs. Keep up the good work man. Also question, is this a good job to get into if i want to do law enforcement in the future just a couple years away and want some experience.
Your grind never stops. Good to see new content again tho 💯💯💯!
Been there done that love working
Reading your comment s I see this is a national issue. The company I am with has and is going though the same issue .
I get a lot of “no shows” to interviews as well. One thing you can do Commander Hall is to report the “no shows” to the unemployment department of the state of Florida. People who collect unemployment insurance have to go to job interviews. If they don’t show up to scheduled interviews the unemployment department wants to hear about it.
I hope you get qualified help soon. The real Commander Hall who appreciate it.The Real Commander Hall? You know, the wife.
Right lol
I did the math on my pay when I was doing the same thing and the total contract amount and the only thing that worked for me is paying more. If you hire 2 pt at 19.00 per hr or 1 full time at 18.00 per hr is it something you can afford and still make a profit so you have more time at home with the family? If you want we can break down numbers and even come up with a game plan to help just hit me up anytime
I had been pondering that for a while now , I think that's what I'm going to do
Damn I would love to work 100 hours a week
You over there with my man sheriff Grady Judd. 😅Love that guy
Yes sir lol love Grady
How or who do you use to draw up security contracts? I have absolutely no idea how to do this?
I can't find 😢 you on other social media
Instagram
HSPS fl
You are not the only company that not getting good quality employees.
Yes they are terrible
real talk
1st
I know what your going through
What's Damiens channel called
The security guard channel
@@commanderhall848 thank you very much
Can I get job lol
dude you need to tag like your email or social media or something.
hsps1127@gmail.com
Good evening Sir just added from business page on ig. Have some brief information id like to share when free. Thank you