Information Discussion for Gate Guards

The Texan wrote:
Anybody that has not visited Andy's blog lately, should do so at your earliest convenience. Andy has a post about helping one of our own, that has had a problem. Please visit and assist, if possible.

Thanks for your kind words and actions. Our little community never ceases to amaze me.

Anybody that has not visited Andy's blog lately, should do so at your earliest convenience. Andy has a post about helping one of our own, that has had a problem. Please visit and assist, if possible.

jimmyfred wrote:

Ajones42 wrote:

jimmyfred wrote:
...........Just too clarify......My (4) listed items were....NOT....specifically referenced too any Particular company , Some workers just don't care and so someone is going to receive poor service , from time to time . , jf

Have you worked for any of the Big 3 gate guard companies?

...........Yes , and all GG companies are different ! Some want to micromanage and some have enough sense too allow their hires too use their own common sense and creativity when solving problems . , jf

Gracias sir,

just wanted to make sure you weren't an internet commando

rreece wrote:
Anyone in the Big Lake/Ozona area?

We were at Iraan/Balmorrhea until April

Ajones42 wrote:

jimmyfred wrote:
...........Just too clarify......My (4) listed items were....NOT....specifically referenced too any Particular company , Some workers just don't care and so someone is going to receive poor service , from time to time . , jf

Have you worked for any of the Big 3 gate guard companies?

...........Yes , and all GG companies are different ! Some want to micromanage and some have enough sense too allow their hires too use their own common sense and creativity when solving problems . , jf

Anyone in the Big Lake/Ozona area?

jimmyfred wrote:
...........Just too clarify......My (4) listed items were....NOT....specifically referenced too any Particular company , Some workers just don't care and so someone is going to receive poor service , from time to time . , jf

Have you worked for any of the Big 3 gate guard companies?

...........Just too clarify......My (4) listed items were....NOT....specifically referenced too any Particular company , Rather I posted them because they seemed to me to be the most logical reasons that a GG team would experience prior to looking for employment with another GG company !!
............Additionally , some GG teams will , at some point be subjected too poor service by service personnel regardless of the GG company they work for ! Some workers just don't care and so someone is going to receive poor service , from time to time . , jf

GGup wrote:
As for a single person on a gate....I do not know how that works...Not the norm but because of the need...there are people trying to man the gate being single person.

Well, they are now using service people in trucks due to the lack of guards. I manned a gate alone as an emergency fill in for ten days. That was about my limit. You really need a closet full of clean clothes and cabinets full of groceries before you start. The ability to cat nap is a bonus. My company was very supportive and offered to get me relief if I needed it. A lot of guards/companies arrange for some one to relieve them for shopping or laundry when working alone. As an aside; let me say that showers and bathroom breaks can be challenging when working alone. ;)

Blondie Girl wrote:
It seems like the guard companies that are paying higher have some very busy gates, so think about it before you change over. More money might mean a lot more work.

Well; if you're getting paid more, so what. Actually, we have found the gates we work to be quite similar to the "lower paid" gates. Our equipment has been first rate, too. As I have said previously, loyalty or whatever is keeping you where you are, is admirable. I; however, am here to make money and an extra paycheck a month goes a long way. Just sayin'!