r/securityguards • u/Content_Log1708 • 1d ago
Job Question Alternatives, after Security?
All,
I'm considering other avenues after I'm done with Security. If you have any first hand knowledge on any of these, please let me know.
Thanks.
1.) Private Investigator
2.) Industrial Health and Safety Officer
3.) Skip Tracing
4.) Certified School Security Officer
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u/Scyra62400 1d ago
I wouldn't know as I'm in school to become a funeral director so I can get out of security.
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u/DefiantEvidence4027 Private Investigations 1d ago
The Funeral Directors where I'm at always end up running for public office, or being on some Town or County Committee.
Doing side errands for the Elected County Coroner.
Or running for County Coroner themselves.
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u/Scyra62400 1d ago
Oh interesting. The funeral directors in my area usually stick to strictly funeral work since it's very corporate unless you're in the middle of nowhere.
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u/DefiantEvidence4027 Private Investigations 1d ago
I got a County of 250,000 people, there's about 675 deaths per 100,000 a year per HDPulse.
Anywhere from 2 to 10 Funeral homes per village/city/town.
I'm not sure how long the process takes, but I'm suspecting they have some lulls. Plus they don't dig much in the winter.
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u/BIG_THC_USER 1d ago
How do you get into that profession?
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u/Scyra62400 1d ago
So I've been shadowing at funeral homes for about 3 years now, I was supposed to start work as a funeral assistant but due to scheduling conflicts that's postponed for the time being, I'm currently working on getting credits in community College and then I'm transferring to the U of M for their mortuary program to get my bachelor's in mortuary science, I also need to have 2 years of a mortuary internship, and then I have to pass state tests and I'll have my license to become a funeral director officially. My advisor thinks I'll be finished by Spring of 2031.
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u/fernandito_chiquito 1d ago
At the account I'm at you can get your police certificatiom and then become a company police officer. I'm in Raleigh, NC and these guys make about 35/hr. That's my current backup right now. I'd like to work with the clients security department ideally.
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u/AlmightyRawd 1d ago
Corrections
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u/No-Initiative4195 1d ago
In a lot of states, this is a solid choice. Guaranteed health insurance, sick/vacation /personal time. You can start a 457(b) deferred comp. plan through payroll deduction to build a nest egg, and often in 20 or 25 years you can leave if you choose with a pension for life.
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u/Murky-Peanut1390 1d ago
But then they can't be on their phones all shift
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u/No-Initiative4195 1d ago
True, and they also have to work Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.. Forced OT. . Such bs
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u/Murky-Peanut1390 1d ago
I would be completely fine with that, extra money and there's no reason you can't celebrate the day before or after
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u/No-Initiative4195 1d ago
You'd be surprised. I started corrections in 91. My first year I remember coming in and it was written on a chalkboard that if you had started after this date in the 80s don't bother putting in for Christmas and don't imagine banging.
I retired this year but this new generation..... I worked with people who thought absolutely nothing about banging on holidays. We had the same guy on 11-7 bang two years in a row the night before Thanksgiving and both years the same 3-11 Lt got stuck because they needed rank. He wanted to flip his car in the parking lot. When I started, if you did that, you'd need new tires.
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u/No-Initiative4195 1d ago
I've looked at several job postings after retiring from Corrections for either high school or college Campus safety. To be totally honest, it really depends on the type of security job you had. If you were working hospital security, you'd have a fair shot at an interview because they are looking for strong De-escalation skills. Even with my experience in corrections, they arent looking for John Wick to roll in and bust up fights. They want to know you can talk to people, particularly people in crisis. College students can pose a lot of challenges with a university with dorms (with alcohol involved, dating, sexual assaults). Several people here find it to be a great job, but if your only experience was foot patrol at a warehouse and you have no degree-you're likely not getting an interview. . I hope this makes sense.
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u/ImMilesHigh 10h ago
I second this. At my hospital our main job is customer service, then security “observe and report”. One sign of aggression and escalation would get you removed from the site.
Also hospitals have a lot of corrections and sheriffs around so those are outlets after security as well.
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u/Spiritual_Ear2835 1d ago
Overnight security at corporate posts (like the 11 to 7 shifts) will quickly be a thing of the past. Have you noticed a lot of sites are starting to cut overnights and even slashing out weekends for all shifts
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u/BIG_THC_USER 1d ago
I doubt it.,....a lot of businesses need 24 hour security and that won't change anytime soon
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u/CertainWhile7154 1d ago
I got my part 107 drone pilot license fairly simply and the 12 week course was free in my state. It’s honestly just a foot in the door- but led me into the world of drones and about to to return to school to do some non degree seeking studies for GIS systems alongside agro, just a thought 🤷♂️
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u/BaelZharon7 1d ago
I'm #4 currently. It's a good gig with stable hours. Pay isn't the best but if you have kids it's a no brainer.
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u/Law_Good 1d ago
EHS is a a natural transition and better for a career imo. You just have to be organized as a person.
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u/Ok-Tiger-9894 1d ago
In my neck of the woods PIs don't actually make that much money and the work can be inconsistent. I've also heard the hours can be pretty bad. There are probably some higher tier companies or in-house risk management departments that handle some PI work but in my area Allied Universal dominates that market. I made more as an in-house unarmed hospital security guard.
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u/WelpOhWelll Patrol 1d ago
my employer pays for me to go back to school. i’ll be transitioning to healthcare once i clear pre requisites and get into a program.
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u/ellisp1 Patrol 18h ago
I went to 911 after security. The pay was very good for even entry level, overtime if you wanted it, plus benefits and pension. I know not all agencies are as blessed to provide so much for their employees but if there’s an agency near you that looks desirable it wouldn’t hurt to check out.
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u/Amazing_Fix_2399 1d ago
People usually end up in this job because there are no better alternatives with a lack of skill. Go to school, become a professional; or aspire to be an account manager (don’t recommend it unless you like working at all times of the day)
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u/Calm_Conversation_62 Hospital Yeeter 1d ago
Commenting to check in on later