Pros
Helps pay bills Overtime availability Easy work Not a lot of micromanaging but depends on who is in management Benefits are okay. Covers the basics. Depending on site, off on the weekends if you don’t want to work overtime. Good work life/ balance.
Kontras
uniforms can be uncomfortable during hot weather Lack of benefits Average pay Officers may be faced with dangerous situations and unable to defend themselves Property management and vp’s can overreact and give knee jerk reactions Officers often tasked with more work without increase in pay Lack of promotion opportunities Lack of diverse sites to work at Lack of diversity Can be stressful and high paced at times Can get burnt out if you don’t take a break Officers will have to wait for officers late for their shift Officers may have to work no call no shows or unscheduled shifts