Company bumps pay for security guards to living wage amid increased demand
So when his boss at Themis Security gave him a raise this year, Cassian was appreciative. Owner Mirko Filipovic increased pay for his 65 uniformed officers to a “living wage,” which now starts at $19.40 an hour. Themis increased its starting wages from $18.25 an hour and now pays up to $22.50 depending on the patrols assigned to guards. “It was awesome,” Cassian said. “I think a lot of people have given up on the homeownership dream, but even rent is high. Food and other bills go up all the time.” Victoria is an expensive city to live in, said Cassian, and every bit counts when...
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