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Why is it that when a Military Veteran seeks help to find employment, the employers usually end up underpaying. I have worked for Multiple Security Companies but usually get payed around $9.50 - $10.50 hourly. Is there any way of obtaining a Higher paying career? Or am i the only one that is having trouble understanding pay scales or pay rates?
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I tried going down the Private Security Route, but my wife did not like that idea, but I will tell you what helped me.
If you are looking for 20$+ per hour or wanting to go overseas get the following things done. As SGT Edward L. said a lot of these companies reward Loyalty, they want to know that you will protect the clients assets before yourself in some cases.
1. Get weapons certified for California. As we know anyone can use a weapon in the military, unless you were Ranger, SEAL, Delta etc...etc...You have re-prove your skills in the civilian sector.
2. Get your EMT-B at minimum. Need to plug the holes you put in someone or the holes in your buddy.
3. TWIC and Passport.
If you are looking for 20$+ per hour or wanting to go overseas get the following things done. As SGT Edward L. said a lot of these companies reward Loyalty, they want to know that you will protect the clients assets before yourself in some cases.
1. Get weapons certified for California. As we know anyone can use a weapon in the military, unless you were Ranger, SEAL, Delta etc...etc...You have re-prove your skills in the civilian sector.
2. Get your EMT-B at minimum. Need to plug the holes you put in someone or the holes in your buddy.
3. TWIC and Passport.
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Naw bro you aren't alone. When i ets i went straight to security as well. Started at the bottom and got tired of scrapping the bottom of the barrel. Went to school for massage therapist, carpenter, electrical, and heavy equipment operator only to land a job in transportation. Not a bad gig for the time being,but still have future plans in entrepreneurship. Maybe taking a look at other avenues of approach for maiking income would be something good as well
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LCpl Hector Verduzco
There are literally thousands of private security companies and they pay anywhere from minimum wage to over $100,000 for security personnel (not managers/executives).
Typically, the higher paying security positions are tied to protection of critical government installations/facilities (like the DOE/NNSA nuclear weapons complex sites). Most of those positions require military experience and security clearances, as the security personnel are para-military who are armed with military weapons, have military type physical fitness and medical requirements, etc.
Other non-minimum wage positions include jobs with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Protective Service, uniformed Secret Service, etc.
Look around and see what is out there. Your military experience puts you in good stead to be competitive for one of the higher-paying security positions. You have to be willing to go to where the job is, however.
There are literally thousands of private security companies and they pay anywhere from minimum wage to over $100,000 for security personnel (not managers/executives).
Typically, the higher paying security positions are tied to protection of critical government installations/facilities (like the DOE/NNSA nuclear weapons complex sites). Most of those positions require military experience and security clearances, as the security personnel are para-military who are armed with military weapons, have military type physical fitness and medical requirements, etc.
Other non-minimum wage positions include jobs with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Protective Service, uniformed Secret Service, etc.
Look around and see what is out there. Your military experience puts you in good stead to be competitive for one of the higher-paying security positions. You have to be willing to go to where the job is, however.
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LCpl Hector Verduzco
I have applied to the California Department of Corrections to become a Correctional Officer. But my background check is pending and I have passed My physical and written Exams. But i find it difficult at times because although we have military training, some employers would rather hire someone who either has no previous work experience.
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COL Jean (John) F. B.
LCpl Hector Verduzco
Understood... That is a dichotomy... You need experience to get a job and you need a job to get experience. You should qualify for Veterans Preference.
Take a look at applying as a Sheriff's Deputy, which typically start off working in the County Jail, which would give you experience to later get on with the state Department of Corrections. If difficult to get on with one of the big cities/counties, broaden your horizons and take a look at outlying areas.
Keep plugging away... I hope it works out for you.
Understood... That is a dichotomy... You need experience to get a job and you need a job to get experience. You should qualify for Veterans Preference.
Take a look at applying as a Sheriff's Deputy, which typically start off working in the County Jail, which would give you experience to later get on with the state Department of Corrections. If difficult to get on with one of the big cities/counties, broaden your horizons and take a look at outlying areas.
Keep plugging away... I hope it works out for you.
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LCpl Hector Verduzco
Thank you for the information and Thank you for your Service Sir. Hope you have an eventful week and Have a great day.
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