An arrogant security personnel

Hi Danzylop! I never had this kind of incident in my life. I mean to have an argument with a security personnel or other similar person. When entering a certain place which would require me to open my packages, etc. I would always bring out a sweet smile. For me, this is the most powerful weapon of a human that I'm sure we should always carry with us. That is why even at times I am not feeling very well, I would try to wear a smile in public places. It helps a lot. Most of the time, the security will not look into my things anymore. But on your situation, I think you have just done the right thing. It is important that we report such kind of incidents to the HR for future references. What I mean, if this incident not only happens to you, the HR would be aware and could take actions about it. Have a nice day!

You did the right thing reporting it to the HR. Why did he take your personal information? I hope they will discipline him. Some people really are tactless. They don't care if you'll get offended or not. If I were you, I'd do the same.

Not only was he discourteous in every way he also sounded like he had an attitude problem, but why take it out on you? There is absolutely no reason for rudeness and if I was in your shoes I wouldn't have any hesitation about reporting him, if he is rude to you chances are he is rude to others too, and what company would want one of their employees to be rude, doesn't show a good example does it? We all have bad days but that gives us no reason to take it out on others! He needs to be told that his behaviour is unacceptable, end of!

Sometimes, all it really takes is the tone of voice or the wrong tone as is in this situation. In some of my arguments, especially with my girlfriend, it was usually because of this, the wrong tone in saying something and everything just goes wrong. I, for one, would have felt the same when treated that way. I think that your reaction was normal, in my opinion. It's a good thing that this was reported to HR so that they would know both sides of the story and evaluate the situation then respond accordingly.

Hi Danzylop :) For me it was the right decision, his rudeness and arrogance should get him somewhere right? In fairness to the security guards not all of them are like that but many are. My husband had a bad experience with a guard too and it was also at his workplace. The guard was assigned at the parking area and his task was to ensure that the parking area is safe and not crowded. When my husband parked his motorcycle the guard shouted at him saying he should not park there as the space is reserved for a certain manager. My husband who was shocked with the guard's loud voice told him he does not need to shout. Instead of apologizing the guard went on with his shouting and worst of all he started using saying dirty words! My husband who has been with the company for a long time does not recognize who the guard was, all the other guards are familiar to him. Now came this manager who the guard was reserving the space for and greeted my husband who immediately informed him of the incident. Knowing what happened the manager told the guard that the man he shouted at is the engineer of the company. It was then that my husband learned that it was the guard's first day there and was apparently recommended by the manager. Realizing that he made a mistake the guard sort of apologized but my husband was not convinced. He made an incident report and submitted it to the HR just like you did. The next day the guard was pulled out by the agency. It is your right to defend yourself when you feel that you have been mistreated and disrespected. It is quite risky but he should learn his lesson.

Were you harmed? Did he give back your ID? Do you want a job? Do you want to continue working at this job? It is only one incident and only on your second day working there. Since this security personnel has worked at this company longer than you have, he probably has seniority. You always take a risk when you make a report. If he continues to be rude to you, then I would report it but for one incident, I would blow it off and stay cool. Next time you meet him be extra sweet to him, sugary sweet to him and he probably won't be rude to you. Bat your eyes at him and give him a big smile.

Well I guess you need to report this to your HR just so that they could do something about the bad attitude that guard has on you. Although I do not know why you need to tell the guard what is the content of your bag since they are expecting it that you will just have to open it in front of them for inspection. I think you just caught the guard on a bad mood day for him. But if he gets rude at you again then I guess you need to report it again since I think he really needs some disciplining or some explaining why he has to do it to you.

I think it is important that you make an incident report about what happened for your own safety. HR should know what happened. That security guard is indeed behaving arrogantly he should not treat employees like they're thieves or people who can't be trusted.

You just did what is right for you and for him. He shouldn't sound like that - his work needs a lot of courtesy so I think he's not for the job. Hope something fair will be given to either or you - much better to both of you.

these people are very common and we must find ways to evade them and they must be reported always

I don't like dealing with security guards, they act as like boss. If they do that to me, I would rather see the manager right away. I don't need to explain to him rather I will report a complaint with immediate reprimand for it.