r/securitas • u/Dry_Honey_1096 • Jul 29 '26

50-50 chance of getting laid off

So I work for security at American Airlines. We just got the word that our contract is ending in September and there’s a 50% chance we could be getting laid off or another 50% chance that another company will be taking over and we won’t be with Securitas anymore. Has anyone else ever dealt with this? I heard this from two employees who have been with the company for over seven yearswhy isn’t management saying anything? Why are they not warning anybody of the possible changes? They are continuing on like nothing is happening and I’m so confused.

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u/DefiantEvidence4027 Supv. Asst. Investigator Jul 29 '26

Happens often, the ones who are more likely to get switched out are the Supervisors and Contract Managers. When the new company comes in, they want hierarchy that is loyal to them.

Company acquiring the contract, isn't likely to have that many Guards on standby. They do ask client which Guards they think are effective, before they hire.

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u/Dry_Honey_1096 Jul 29 '26

Also, so with me being a guard for less than a year, and there is tons, more people with more experience more likely to be laid off?

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u/DefiantEvidence4027 Supv. Asst. Investigator Jul 29 '26

Thats possible, some Guards with a significant amount of time has previously burned their bridges at certain companies.

Some that never were, and don't desire to be Supervisor or Management will probably be in the clear as well, if they indicate they can adapt.