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Found 182 of over 187 reviews
4.0
82% Recommend to a Friend
87% Approve of CEO

Found 181 of over 187 reviews

4.0
82%
Recommend to a Friend
87%
Approve of CEO
CPI Security CEO Kenneth J Gill (no image)
Kenneth J Gill
122 Ratings
Pros
  • "High morale, good benefits, managerial support, room for growth(in 6 reviews)

  • "Good place to start, but if you want to advance your career, good luck(in 3 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "lots of very very very long hours(in 7 reviews)

  • "Very poor communication between admin and sales people, sometimes waiting weeks for issues to be resolved(in 3 reviews)

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    1. 3.0
      Former Employee, less than 1 year

      CPI is a GREAT Starting Job

      4 Dec 2022 -  in Charlotte, NC
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      Pros

      I found that my direct supervisors, coworkers and HR were extremely helpful. I particularly enjoyed that the CEO did a lot of small kind gestures for his team such as sending gifts for every holiday and birthdays. The team environment was exceptionally strong and there were a plethora of people who made it a great place to work. Onsite access to a gym with a personal trainer, great insurance benefits, and a subsidized cafeteria were all excellent benefits as well. I felt genuinely cared about while I worked at CPI.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, while all the positives are great but at the end of the day, work needs to pay well and the same position just lacked the pay of other jobs. Security systems most times are a minimum 25-50 minute sales call and the pay per sale was relatively meager when compared to other industries where a 10 minute sale would net you about the same money. Additionally, even if a customer was installed with service, you don't receive payment for sales in which auto pay isn't set up. That being said, all of these are really just comparisons with other workplaces. I think if you're fresh out of college, these comparisons don't exist and you might thrive a bit more. I think if the sales positions paid about $10-15k more, I probably would have stayed considerably longer. The people are excellent. The pay just needs to match what's out there in the market.

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      CPI Security Response

      Corporate Recruiter

      Thank you for your feedback! We care deeply about each of our CPI team members and are glad you felt that while you were here. We also appreciate your feedback regarding compensation and will take that into consideration as we review compensation packages in the future. Thank you for being a part of the CPI team!

    2. 2.0
      Current Employee

      They sell you a dream. Money is not there.

      14 Mar 2023 - Sales Advisor in Charlotte, NC
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      Pros

      Job secuirty security system for your home if you are a home owner.

      Cons

      The pay. The stress. The drive into work is annoying. They also allow some people to work from home and not others

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      CPI Security Response

      Corporate Recruiter

      Thank you for your review! Free home security monitoring is just one of the many benefits of working at CPI Security. We also offer robust compensation and benefits packages, in addition to many other perks. While parts of the job may be stressful, we provide each employee with enhanced training, growth, and development opportunities to advance their careers. If you are in a position where remote work is needed, please talk to your supervisor or HR so we can come to the best possible solution for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing from you so we can make your experience at CPI better.

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    4. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Great Company

      22 Feb 2023 - Technical Support Representative in Charlotte, NC
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      Pros

      - Lots of area for growth - Very friendly coworkers - Great facility

      Cons

      - Workload can fluctuate, some days are very busy while others aren't as bad

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    5. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Solid Company but the pay is mostly commision based

      8 Feb 2023 - Residential Sales Representative in Columbia, SC
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      Pros

      In-house. no contracting/contractors. tier based commissions.

      Cons

      expected amount of driving to find leads (even with some given to you) usually results in going over the alotted gas card amount every month. this results in having to pay out of pocket

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    6. 1.0
      Former Employee, less than 1 year

      Misleading

      13 Feb 2023 - Sales Team Member 
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      Pros

      The training program is paid for, and you're there for a week.

      Cons

      No Flexibility, even though that's what they preach. There's no true leadership. They'll preach that they're family-friendly, but that's a lie. You must work evenings even though they claim you can work whenever you want/can.

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      CPI Security Response

      Corporate Recruiter

      Because we are a security company that monitors homes and businesses around the clock, many positions require weekend and overnight work. Although, there are plenty of positions that follow standard Monday through Friday hours. We are sorry you are not enjoying your experience at CPI, and we want to ensure that changes. Please reach out to HR at humanresources@cpisecurity.com so we can address any of your concerns. Thank you.

    7. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 5 years

      Hard work pays off

      13 Feb 2023 - Outside Sales Representative in Morrisville, NC
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      Pros

      Benefits, Support, Pay, Make Your Own Schedule

      Cons

      Commission only. If you don't work, you won't make money.

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      CPI Security Response

      Corporate Recruiter

      Thank you for your review! Making your own schedule and having no cap on your commission-based salary are two reasons are sales positions are highly sought-after. We’re happy to have you on the team and hope you are taking full advantage of the opportunities at CPI.

    8. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 10 years

      Inhibited

      27 Sep 2022 - Technician 
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      Pros

      CPI is great for singles. You will be expected to work extremely long hours. You earn good money. Benefits are good. ROLEX after 10 years.

      Cons

      This company turned from a family company to a corporate monster. They cared for employees at one time, now you are just a number and can easily be dismissed. This company is all about the “good ole boys network”. If you question your supervisor on anything, you will never get promoted. The managers will prevent you from promotion by making false reviews and bad references to the senior management just to protect themselves.

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      CPI Security Response

      CPI Careers

      Thank you for your feedback. We agree that CPI Security offers our amazing employee great benefits, compensation packages and various career paths! A Rolex at 10 years is just one of the many perks and ways we show our employees how much they are truly appreciated! While CPI Security has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings, we are still a family business and we view our employees as family as well. Employees should always be able to talk to their immediate supervisor about challenges that arise without retaliation. We’d love the opportunity to speak to you about this and ask that you contact us at humanresources@cpisecurity.com so we can exceed your expectations and improve your experience here. Thank you for your service to CPI Security and the community!

    9. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Great Career

      16 Nov 2022 - Technician 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The benefits are unbelievable. The pay is great, you get out of it what you put into it. Having the satisfaction of leaving a customer with a peace of mind.

      Cons

      No cons for the company, per se. However, some technicians don’t adhere to the standards at a minimum. This job isn’t for everyone. If you can’t give 100%, then let do something that’s for you.

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      CPI Security Response

      Corporate Recruiter

      Thank you for your review! We’re very thankful to have you the on the team. This job can be challenging, but most importantly, rewarding. We’re proud to offer all CPI team members with a well rounded compensation, benefits, and perks package for their service. Thank you for your feedback and dedication to CPI!

    10. 3.0
      Current Employee

      Security company

      14 Dec 2022 - Quality Control Inspector 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Staying on the cutting edge of tech and services

      Cons

      Employee reviews almost never happen which doesn’t allow for employees to set goals in order to advance in the company

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      CPI Security Response

      Corporate Recruiter

      Thank you for your review! We appreciate your contributions to the team, and want you to grow personally and professionally at CPI. Please reach out to your manager or HR at humanresources@cpisecurity.com to set up a review.

    11. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 5 years

      A great job if you keep your expectations low

      9 Oct 2022 - Installation Technician in Raleigh, NC
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      It's a fun and interesting job. I have been here for five years and I genuinely enjoy it here. I can't speak for other areas, but in Raleigh the managers are absolutely phenomenal. I like everyone I work with, both managers and technicians, and I don't think I have ever been able to say that about another job before. Seriously, just the existence of a drama-free environment is a perk all by itself. It certainly helps if you have some background in either security, low voltage, or telecom. But the training program is fairly good and CPI is not adverse to taking chances on good candidates without an optimal background. They are very low-pressure on getting new technicians up to speed and they are happy to work with each person's evolving strengths and weaknesses. Again, this is specific to Raleigh, but scheduling is flexible. Expect to work 40-50 hours a week. Working days off is always a possibility but never a requirement. I have never been given a hard time when I have needed to take a day off. While I'm not really interesting in advancement with the company, but they make nearly all of their promotions internally and they are always looking for those who might be interested in other opportunities.

      Cons

      The compensation is below average at best. The benefits are worse. Jobs are paid at a piecework rate and that rate has not gone up the entire time I've been here. If there's anything that makes it unlikely that I will be here to see ten years, it's this. Really, what's the point in going above and beyond when I'm compensated at the same level today as I was when I started? The entire pay system inadvertently creates a system that makes teamwork undesirable. I would absolutely love to have the ability to help out my peers, but when we do it is paid at an hourly rate that borders on insulting. It leads to the feeling that when you are on your own in the field you are TOTALLY on your own.

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      CPI Security Response

      CPI Careers

      Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re pleased you’ve been satisfied with the excitement of working at CPI Security. It’s a gratifying field, and we do our best to provide our team members with quality training and career development so you can succeed here. We also appreciate your feedback regarding compensation and benefits, as we are always looking at ways to improve and retain top talent. You certainly are not alone and should not feel alone in the field. If you would like to discuss your compensation or any other concerns you have further, please feel free to contact us at humanresources@cpisecurity.com. We look forward to hearing from you so we can improve your experience at CPI. Thank you for your service!

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    CPI Security has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 187 reviews left anonymously by employees. 82% of employees would recommend working at CPI Security to a friend and 73% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

    According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CPI Security employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CPI Security. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.

    82% of CPI Security employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CPI Security 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

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