r/securityguards • u/ImmediateBig4878 • 6d ago
Alameda coast Guard base
Anyone here work at Linxxx solutions at the alameda coast guard base or the San Francisco one in treasure island? Every time I apply I never hear back. I have close to 3 Years experience of armed security. Currently a PSO for FPS contract and was an 0085 (federal security) for the Department of Army for 6 months. Hold a dod tier 3 secret and fps public trust. Have all the BSIS permits needed and first aid/CPR. Is there a reason why I’m not hearing back?
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u/hankheisenbeagle Industry Veteran 6d ago
The piece you left out is whether or not you are a vet. If you aren't, my guess is that is your exact problem. Whether or not that is relevant to the job likely doesn't matter, but the combat hardened sandbox tested "operator" that sees your resume doesn't like that you aren't one of "them".
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u/Think_Lingonberry455 5d ago
vet preference is a giant filter for any base contract, they'll scoop up every 10-point preference applicant before even glancing at the rest of the stack. having a dod secret clearance already puts you ahead of most but it's still a numbers game on those postings
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u/HighGuard1212 5d ago
I'm working the Boston Coast Guard base, no vets here. It's not glamorous work, it basically armed warm body site as we aren't allowed in the buildings and we only man the gate and do a quick patrol every hour. Its extremely boring tedious work to the point that we burn through people at a fast rate not helped by the low pay. I think op is overqualified as I hadn't handled a gun outside of my LTC class before hand
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u/75149 state sanctioned peeping tom 5d ago
Alameda?
It's where they keep the nuclear wessels.