Securitas AG - Regionaldirektion Zürich

The job description says you should be able to write and speak German fluently, but it doesn’t mention that it’s more important to understand Swiss German 100%—and ideally speak it as well. If you can’t do that yet, you have no chance of getting hired; they’d rather turn away professionals with a gun permit. It’s a real shame, because you get used to the language. During the initial phone interview, the woman spoke High German at first, but when I asked questions, she suddenly switched to slurred Swiss German. But it seems they don’t need professionals like me.

More tolerance when it comes to language (German as a native language)—yet still no chance of getting this job; it’s borderline racist. I mean, you do make an effort to learn the language and put it into practice, but it takes time. With this job, it would naturally have been easier to master the language since you’d be interacting with people, but oh well…

The company offers a wide range of training and continuing education opportunities. It is an ideal platform for career changers in particular to develop both professionally and personally. It also offers job security, which ensures long-term planning and stability.

In terms of salary, there is room for further development to strengthen long-term motivation and loyalty. Interaction between managers and employees also offers potential, particularly through regular communication and visible appreciation.

The company seems very professional. The contact during the application process was friendly and respectful, and the organization makes a reliable impression

The application process could be a little faster. More transparent communication about the next steps would be helpful

Efforts are underway to improve the overall working relationship in the company.

Internal work-related information flow should be improved by quite a bit. Labor earnings are likely to be higher.

Introduction, first days of work. Interesting environment. Some interesting assignments.

Life is only based on the duty roster. There are constant changes in the work schedule so that you can rarely keep private appointments. If you want to have certain days off, these are also counted as absences, even if you have your days off. It happens again and again that you have to work 6 days and only have one day off. More free time, better pay, then the work would be quite ok. From the outside, the image is still very bad. At Securitas work very nice people, unfortunately, they are exploited for maximum profit. Accept any order at any price, in every department there is a shortage of staff.

Unfortunately, not much. At the beginning you have a basic training in theory where is not so bad. But has improvement potential.

Very unserious, poorly trained. They put employees in places where you really should have security like consulate... but they are not trained for an emergency. They whine about lack of staff but scare away the employees. No wonder. Inquiries from the employees by e-mail are also answered. Communication is very poor, arbitrary planning and every weekend planned. The pay is very poor in this industry for the risks you have to take.

What goes well... Hmmm really hard... If you have the right people in the team, the work is fun. Hmmm there is nothing more...

For such a large company to be so poorly organized is really quite an art! You could compare Securitas with a train station, because as quickly as employees come they also go again. That is why Securitas is always on the lookout... It is not because the company is growing but its employees mostly verkrault and verheizt. The payment that was promised at the beginning can only be achieved if you work more than 200 hours a month. In the month. At the expense of your free time and friends. Securitas and worklife balance are like 2 pittbulls in a cage, there can only be 1 winner.

Good introductory training, great camaraderie, good team spirit, employees are given a great deal of personal responsibility.

Salary rather low, but Securitas is also in a big competitive situation

Potential is recognized and training is encouraged. The office space is good. The company has been developing rapidly for about 3 years and is equipped with modern working tools. Absolute pioneer in the security industry and the opportunity to be a part of it.

The employment conditions are no longer up to date. The compensation is below average and 20 vacation days is also a minus point for a large company.