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Title: replaced....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 08 September 2008, 21:39:33
I came into work tonight to be told that we are all being replaced on this site by.....a single pcso who will spend 2-3hrs a day on site rather than having a 5 man team doing 24hrs security on a rota......The landlords believe this will deter shoplifters and chavs from comin onto site!!!!....HOW???? we do a lot of behind scenes work here...Even though i`m just nights at the moment i was hoping to progress to days and get learning more and more thus making me a better security officer...Ah well i`ll just have to start looking around and try an get sumat to pay the bills for the time being :(
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 08 September 2008, 21:41:01
I can think of a way of getting your jobs back
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 September 2008, 21:41:04
You're being replaced by a PCSO - Are you employed by the Police?

Or, are your local force just deploying one near you, meaning your company think it's reasonable to get rid of you?
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: HolyCount on 08 September 2008, 21:44:12
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You're being replaced by a PCSO - Are you employed by the Police?

Or, are your local force just deploying one near you, meaning your company think it's reasonable to get rid of you?

Could be a similar arrangment to our local hospital -- they have 3 PCSO's whose sole "beat" is the hospital and grounds --- naturally the hospital subs their salaries ( and then some I guess)
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 08 September 2008, 21:48:46
No james i`m not employed by the police and as far as i understand it the landlords are going to pay his/hers wages or put towards them and they believe that will be a bigger deterrant plus they can always get an out side firm to monitor cctv feeds from the site..... >:(
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: iainb on 08 September 2008, 21:52:09
As far as know pcso's dont work nights. So who does the night shift ??
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 08 September 2008, 22:01:34
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As far as know pcso's dont work nights. So who does the night shift ??


The burglars
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 08 September 2008, 22:01:49
cctv....apparantly......dunno how they will check the blind spots though...its all cost cutting at the end of the day i suppose 1 pcso`s wage at approx £21000 or 5 security guards at £15000 to £18000 a year... just gotta wait now and see when it happens.... life goes on i`ll pick meself up and fight on.....at least i dont work for comet anymore ;D
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: Vamps on 08 September 2008, 22:05:18
Good luck mate, hope you find something suitable :y
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 08 September 2008, 22:06:47
hows the parts search going martin?? before i leave site theres a real nice white mv6/elite estate that comes on ere i can always strip it for ya??? ;) ;)
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: willyboy on 08 September 2008, 22:37:54
Yup its always quieter when shopping at night when the shop is closed  :D :D
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: albitz on 08 September 2008, 22:49:18
sorry to hear about your job loss bertie,hope you find something better soon. :y
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 08 September 2008, 23:08:36
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hows the parts search going martin?? before i leave site theres a real nice white mv6/elite estate that comes on ere i can always strip it for ya??? ;) ;)


AS long as it is a facelift - just the front end - some HID headlights would be nice
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 08 September 2008, 23:09:39
if i get the keys mate you can have the car.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: replaced....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 08 September 2008, 23:58:12
PCSO's on £21k a year?

In my county, that's what a probationer Constable starts on - PCSO's get around 17k, IIRC...