Favorite uniform....

[3rd_shift]

For me, it has been the "soft" uniform for office buildings.
Slacks, white shirt, black dress shoes, tie of some kind, blazer, etc...

Makes it easier to swing by the store on the way home, or to work for groceries without making hardly any changes before going in. :p

[Watchdog]

I wear a full officer style uniform including pants with stripe down the sides, so I have to change everything if I don't want to look like I just got off a security job.
A plain blazer style uniform would be nice but not appropriate in some environments.

[Arff312]

My favorite uniform is our BDU/ Bike uniform. It consists of a Polo shirt, Bdu pant, Boots, as well as duty belt. I like this because it is comfortable when working with a Vest and doing exterior patrols.

[N. A. Corbier]

My favorite uniform was a "Special Services Unit" uniform, because it was really comfortable. It was a t-shirt uniform, with appropriate wording on front and back identifying us as officers, BDU pants, duty boots, and duty rig. When it became cold, we wore a 2 pocket BDU blouse over the T-Shirt.

[N. A. Corbier]

I prefer a "police-style" uniform but without too much security yahoo stuff on there. i.e. Stupid badges, huge patches, useless collar brass, etc.

Please define "stupid badge," and "useless collar brass?" Also, note, that some states, that huge patch is required, as you are required to be easily identifable, not only as a security officer but which agency you work for, at no less than 25 feet.

I would rather officers wear a hard badge, and insignia collar brass, as it has a more professional look to it. If the agency wants to have a soft look, get polo shirts. If your going to wear a "police type" uniform, then it should do what its trying to do, emulate the standards of a typical police uniform, which emulates the standards of a military uniform.

My last agency issued citation bars, and FTO pins to FTOs. Since some officers merited citations such as "meritorious service," etc, it also became a sign of respect by local LEOs, because they knew what those pins were, and knew that the company didn't issue them lightly.

[Arff312]

Stupid badge - pretty much any badge issued to a security guard
Useless collar brass - There's no point in security. "Sergeant?" "Lieutenant?" LOL Get over yourselves, you're security guards! If you want to play cop, be a cop.

Ok i wear a badge at work. We are requored by the company (not sure if its a state thing) to wear the badge while on duty. Even in polos we need to have it on our belts. As far as rank yes there is a point in it. When a customer wants to speak to a supersvisor they know they are talking to a supervisor not just another officer. Yes sometimes its dumb but its needed in some situations. I and a few other officers wear EMT brass as we are emts. This allows use to be easily identified in an emergency. Which is another good reason for brass. Thats just my 2 cents.

[N. A. Corbier]

Stupid badge - pretty much any badge issued to a security guard
Useless collar brass - There's no point in security. "Sergeant?" "Lieutenant?" LOL Get over yourselves, you're security guards! If you want to play cop, be a cop.

You obviously have a very low opinion of private security. Which makes me wonder why your in it. Easy job, no requirement to do anything?

The comparison is weak. Do airline pilots "play navy" by wearing naval-style pilot uniforms? Do police officers "play military" by wearing military-style uniforms, both the Class A and B, and now the "tactical" uniform? By your definition, yes, they do, and all should "get over themselves."

[Arff312]

No, because airline pilots and police officers have real jobs.

I'm in private security because it's the closest job to what I'm interested in. I work at a college, so I go to the college for free and can do my homework while I'm working. The benefits are good and the pay is excellent.

EMT i have been sitting by and watching you argue. Here is my take of what i have seen . Obviously you have a low opinion of security work. By saying Airline pilots and P.O's have real jobs. Why wouldnt you consider security a real job. Personal security is a real job that people make careers out of. I think that if you are just doing this job to get free school there is a problem. I am doing this because i enjoy it and am making some extra money doing something i like. If you are going to just reply to this and make a generalization or say something stupid please just save your time. Obviously you want to be a firefighter/emt but i will say you making comments like you have and inciting fights has given a bad impression of firefighters. Please just reply to items of intrest and dont start fights. This is a forum for people who ENJOY there job, Want to exchange CREDIBLE info and dont think they aren't working at a real job.

[Arff312]

I like and enjoy my job also. I'm not trying to be a Firefighter/EMT, I already am one and have been so for 4 years. Who's starting fights? Certainly not me.

I am merley stating what i have seen. It seems that every post on here you try to knock down. I would suggest that laws are different ever where and there are different hob descriptions for security across the country. Even in the same state. I know this because my dad is a police officer in New yourk and i security in California. ( yes i know my parents split). we always run across differences when talking. So lets just move on here and start off new.

[Arff312]

Port Authority Police

[N. A. Corbier]

No, because airline pilots and police officers have real jobs.

I'm in private security because it's the closest job to what I'm interested in. I work at a college, so I go to the college for free and can do my homework while I'm working. The benefits are good and the pay is excellent.

Welcome to the world of generalizations. Mr. Bill Warnock, one of our local "celebrities," is in Private Security. He is a security consultant, and most likely makes several hundred thousand dollars per year. He is a highly trained professional, and you have just said that he does not have a real job.

You know how on o.com, you troll a cop, you get banned? This is the sister site of o.com, and your trolling. I believe you've been warned by the administration.

Please conduct yourself in a manner befitting a professional, or simply go find another forum.

[N. A. Corbier]

Now, what the hell were we talking about before EMTFirefighter showed up?

[mallpopo]

I prefer the BDU pants tucked into a nice pair of issue combat/patrol boots....Let's face it, you never know what you'll need to do in this line of work :p I also think the t-shirt with "SECURITY" on it lets people know we have authority. I top that off with my badge on a chain around my neck.

[wannabedafiveoh]

I prefer the BDU pants tucked into a nice pair of issue combat/patrol boots....Let's face it, you never know what you'll need to do in this line of work :p I also think the t-shirt with "SECURITY" on it lets people know we have authority. I top that off with my badge on a chain around my neck.

Wow! What security company are you with? What mall you at? Sounds like you guys have a really awesome operation! How do I sign up?

[Arff312]

Wow. My condolences to him and his lost brothers and sisters. :(

Thanks yes he was a big player in 9-11. He was one of the officers in charge of the night shift operations at the WTC for over a year statring on 9-11. He is now on the FEMA emergency response team for the northeast. In addition to his normal duties at the police department.

[Arff312]

Wow! What security company are you with? What mall you at? Sounds like you guys have a really awesome operation! How do I sign up?

My company allows us to dress in a similar matter when wearing a bike patrol/ Tactical uniform. Its all i wear not to look like a cop or anything its just more comfortable.

[N. A. Corbier]

Yes, SIR! Should I salute? Which rank are you?

Managing Director. Notice how it says it underneath my name?

[N. A. Corbier]

My company allows us to dress in a similar matter when wearing a bike patrol/ Tactical uniform. Its all i wear not to look like a cop or anything its just more comfortable.

Spending 8 hours outdoors, without an air conditioned crown vic to sit in, dictates that you need a better uniform than what the cops wear while sitting in a cruiser. :)

[Arff312]

Spending 8 hours outdoors, without an air conditioned crown vic to sit in, dictates that you need a better uniform than what the cops wear while sitting in a cruiser. :)

I usually work exterior patrols. We have pickup (AC's Broke) and a golf cart. I always wear a vest so its that much hotter. We also have a bike patrol too But theres only like 4 officers who do it. myself, a corpral and 2 others.

[davido]

I prefer a "police-style" uniform but without too much security yahoo stuff on there. i.e. Stupid badges, huge patches, useless collar brass, etc.
I like the collar brass, when I used to wear mine I could unpin mine and use them as brass knuckles... :D and the badge I could unhook and use as a throwing star

[N. A. Corbier]

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God, if he is in the slightest way serious, I'd hate to be his employer. Could you imagine the worker's comp claim on that?

And, I don't buy 80 dollar badges to have them thrown like throwing stars. Then again, traditional throwing stars are used as distraction devices. Even skilled ninja cannot disable an opponent with a "ninja star," but they can escape when you throw one or more into some trees to make noise.

He gets the 8.99 lion badge from Quartermaster.

[Mr. Security]

No, because airline pilots and police officers have real jobs.

So do security officers. It's not the job that determines whether it's a "real job." It's your attitude towards the job that makes the difference. Your flippant comments convey a lack of maturity that, if not corrected, will affect ANY job that you do. :mad:

[Mr. Security]

Let me guess, you're just the guy to show me the "error of my ways," right?

:rolleyes:

No, I don't think that's possible for me or anyone else. Some people just have to learn the hard way. It's all up to you. :)

[IrishGuard]

The type and style of uniform worn by a Security Guard should be in keeping with the type of duties being performed; with occupational health and safety being the paramount consideration. What sould be worn while patrolling a construction site or an industrial site, would be different to say what was being worn on gate duties or in a shopping centre.

There are many Private Security Companies who dress their Security Guards in uniforms as closely as possible to that of the local police and in my opinion this is wrong, for it not only confuses the public but also draws criticism and allegations that the Security Guard is trying to play Mr Policeman.

In so far as the recruitment of Security Guards is concerned, I believe that security guard work is more suited for the older mature person, ie retired law enforcement or military. It is not the job for a young person with little or any other work experience, especially one who is a wannabe or reject cop.

In the days when most large corporations employed their own Security Guards, most, if not all of those recruited, were retired law enforcement or military.

[Mr. Security]

My company requires its s/o's to wear the 'blazer' uniform. Makes me look like a doorman (no offense to those who are). I'd rather wear a traditional guard uniform in a color that clearly distinguishes us from LE. Example: White uniform shirt with epaulets/shoulder boards and forest green trousers. Badge would not have the state seal, just the scales of justice.

[EMTGuard]

I like the polyester "police style" uniform, (Blue shirt -black slacks-badge-patches-etc,) we wear now. Word came down a few weeks ago that the EMTs will be swapping over to an all black, all cotton uniform in the near future. The regular Security Officers, unarmed and armed, will keep the current style uniform.

[1stWatch]

My issued uniform is a midnight blue police style uniform shirt with red shoulder epaulets and silver buttons. There is a state-required company patch on the left shoulder and an American flag patch on the right shoulder.
The badge says "security officer" in visible lettering. There are pins over the right shirt pocket above the name tag for certifications, tenure of service, and awards, such as driver safety, lifesaving, good conduct, meritorious conduct, and felony arrest.
The pants are black with a red half-inch stripe on the sides of the legs.
The shoes are polished black leather and the duty belt and gear are also polished black leather.

[dmleblanc]

Hey, everybody, first time posting here....I surfed over from Firehouse.com. I'm in Emergency Services/Security in a large industrial facility, and we wear Blauer Streetgear uniforms...midnight blue top and bottom....good rugged outfit, sort of a cross between BDU's and a police patrol uniform. No brass or badges, have department patch on one shoulder, American flag and EMT patch (optional) on opposite shoulder, name is embroidered on shirt. I think it's a good outfit for our position...looks professional but still comfortable and rugged enough for when we have to get a little dirty.

We have a screen-printed "Emergency Services" t-shirt we can wear for training or for "dirty & sweaty" work...can't wear it for regular duty wear unless engaged in some physical work...We normally wear it under the uniform shirt so we can ditch the uniform shirt if we need to.

Our duties range from dealing with visitors and on-site clients to servicing fire extinguishers and resetting sprinkler systems in the process areas, so we can literally go between these two extremes several times a day....our uniforms have to look good enough for the former and be rugged and comfortable enough for the latter.

[Mr. Security]

I like the polyester "police style" uniform, (Blue shirt -black slacks-badge-patches-etc,) we wear now. Word came down a few weeks ago that the EMTs will be swapping over to an all black, all cotton uniform in the near future. The regular Security Officers, unarmed and armed, will keep the current style uniform.

I try to avoid polyester because it melts on your skin from the heat of a fire. If you know anything about the treatment process in a burn unit, you will try to avoid poly too. (If you have a choice in the matter) :)

[Arff312]

I prefer to wear my Polo Shirt and 5.11 Tactical pants. With vest and belt it looks professional yet is rugged to work in.

[SeanCO]

I like our uniforms and they are comfortable as well. We wear black BDU pants with dark green shirts with badge, collar pins(only with rank), etc, and choice of BW leather or my choice nylon duty gear. It's more of a tactical look, but very clean and not overly "aggressive".

As for our professionalism all of us (even though that is only 5) are former/current Military or LEO's. With my military backround I am a true believer in the image projection doctrine. The way you look not only reflects on you as a person but the company/people you represent. So what your uniform actually consists of is not nearly as important as how you WEAR it.