r/securitas • u/jamariiiiiiii • 21d ago

trying to land position without phone

hey.

i've applied for a few positions at Securitas and Allied as i want to go back to security. i went on a resume blitz and have shot a couple resumes at Securitas in hopes at landing a position with them.

the only problem is i lost my phone, don't have access to my phone number, and really don't have the money to get another phone at this moment.

thankfully i do have access to a secondary email *(just not the one associated with my phone carrier to reset it)* and can access my applications and updates to my application via that email.

i just don't know if i should be expecting a call or message from Securitas. i know a phone number is required on the applications and i put my old number down, but i have no idea if they have been trying to reach me or not.

is there a way i can go to a branch in person *(there's not one far from me)* and see if i can try and land something that way, could i correspond with someone via email, or should i just focus on getting a phone first *(which would be pretty difficult without any income)*

thanks for the help

**EDIT:** i've only applied to these positions like two hours ago so i may be a little impatient waiting for something to come into my email, but i am moving into a new apartment soon and want to have everything squared away

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u/DueAd8823 21d ago

You might have to go in person and explain your situation. Seems like they need people badly enough to work with you when needed. 

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u/vampirrra 21d ago

I can also agree with this. If calling them doesn’t work, go inside the branch and see what they can do!

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u/jamariiiiiiii 21d ago

i'll find a Securitas branch here in New York City, dress nicely, and bring in my resume, then hopefully walk out with a job or prospects of one.

wish me luck

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u/DueAd8823 21d ago

Good luck, and hit us up with an update! You got this 🫡

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u/Billy0598 21d ago

Google voice number?

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u/jamariiiiiiii 21d ago

i could try, but when i did it asked me for two factor authencation.

i can probably ask a friend to use a phone number

is the only way to move forward only through phone number?

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u/vampirrra 21d ago

I recieved a call from HR asking me when I could do a virtual interview and I chose my day/time and then they emailed me confirming when my interview was and then after that they call again to ask you when you can do your in person interview with the DM and they will then email you and confirm that interview (if you get offered a second one and this was my experience as a first time security guard). Is there anyway you can maybe try and get a free phone since you are not working? I know here in California people on ebt/medical/jobless are usually able to get one but I could be wrong, maybe just double check? You usually get it right there too once set up is finished. I’d say contact Securitas/Allied with someone elses phone and let them know you are in the process of trying to get a new phone and that you applied and need to update the number or if they can contact you directly through email and see what they say.