Guys, since I left Chrysler I have worked retail security at Sear's, Kmart and currently work for a better corporation than the previous two. Needless to say I have dealt with meth heads, crackheads, pill poppers, boozers and straight up psychos. I have added to my knife collection from all the knives retrieved from the shoplifters. Some are pretty nice I might add.
The pay is shit. You deal with negativity on a daily basis. You have to abide by policy. Currently I am in a "no touch" position which means I cannot lay a hand on the shoplifter. I went from being able to carry handcuffs and being involved with foot pursuits (That were an absolute blast) to basicly using my own very unique approach and escorting them back to my office.
One thing for sure is that I am not a punching bag for no one and I will be damned if I am going to get shot or stabbed. I will do anything I can to protect those around me and my self.
Those guys and gals with Walmart got the shaft and it needs to be stopped. The greatest weapon of the fascist is the tolerance of the pacifist. (Mike Muir of Suicidal Tendencies). I refuse to be a victim, even in my workplace. But I will lose my job before I take an ass whippin...
Just my two bits.