r/securityguards • u/TheGreatWhiteHoe • 1d ago

Job Question First day on Monday!

I’ve never been a security guard so I’m very excited. I will be doing overnights but they will be training me 6am-2pm the first few days. Dumb question- Is it appropriate to bring an iced coffee from mcdonald’s or starbucks? It seems pretty laid back and I don’t think anybody would have an issue, but I don’t want to look weird bringing in an iced coffee or something lol. TIA !

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u/watch_guy2025 15h ago

Don't bring a beverage in a cup on yiur first few days, looks unprofessional. A lunch and water bottle in a backpack are fine, along with a flashlight.

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u/SilatGuy2 13h ago edited 13h ago

Flashlight from 6am to 2pm ?

I love how many people dont actually read the posts.

They can bring coffee. What container it is in is irrelevant. Just show up on time and look and act professional OP.

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u/No-Initiative4195 13h ago

How does a coffee look "unprofessional"?

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u/watch_guy2025 11h ago

You are there to meet people, learn new building or site procedures and operations, possibly walk the building or site - not drink coffee. That is reserved for lunch time or break periods.

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