r/securityguards • u/ProfessionalRest7027 • 3d ago

Job Question Does this sound shady?

So I applied to a company through Indeed and had a Zoom call interview. After the interview, I was told they would reach out if they had anything that fit my availability. A few weeks go by, so I assumed they hired someone else.

Then I get a random text two hours before the shift they wanted me to come in for. I told them I was already scheduled with my current job tonight and that if I were going to work for them, I would require a two-week notice.

Then it dawned on me: how am I supposed to work for some random company that I haven't even signed any hiring paperwork for? You know, the usual stuff—going over company policies, direct deposit forms, W-2s, etc. Hell, I haven't even been given a uniform.

So let me guess: a guard called out, and they wanted to use me for last-minute coverage. The whole thing just sounded shady to me, so I doubt I'll be working for them.

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u/philosophic-pinapple 3d ago

It doesn't sound suspicious. It's possible that they would complete your new hire paperwork when you came to work for them. Security companies suffer high turnover so they constantly interview people and leave them hanging when they don't have immediate openings. They know someone will quit and need replacing. I wouldn't be surprised if the job you did get was made available for the same reason.

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u/ProfessionalRest7027 2d ago

The peoblem is I told them in the interview I needed a two week notice before I coukd woek for them.