As a Security Guard, I can tell you that if you get issued a stock 3D Maglite; count yourself lucky. The only equipment that is typically issued is an electronic "wand," used to make sure that security guards are actually doing their patrols instead of sleeping.
If you work at night, expect to be told by a supervisor to bring your own light. Mine suggested a 2AA Mini-Mag. The two el-cheapo, D-cell lights in the patrol vehicle don't even have batteries inside of them. They look like they were dug out of a dumpster. I know for a fact that the place where I work issues various Streamlight products to their employees.... but not to the security guards since we are considered "contractors." The client expects the security company to provide us with proper equipment. But that would eat a tiny bit into their profits, so they don't.
Part of my job is to check for leaks.... Leaks that if they occur, are going to be a Haz-Mat issue. Good thing I'm a flashaholic with a nice collection of lights. :ironic:
Yeah.... The security industry in general is a joke. Even more so here, in NYC.
I gotta laugh....we got 3d mags issued to us too. At least they are the LED versions which are not bad and take the abuse of constant use pretty well.
I carry an SF L2 or a Fenix l2d when on shift myself.
I work port security, not a bad gig really.
Really, using the term "security" guard in most instances is absurd. Ask most any "security" guard what he has been told his job duty is, and he will tell you it is to "observe and report."
You are demonstrating that lack of understanding about the job that most people suffer from. "Observe and report" is the standard OP of all security, along with being a visual deterrence. Our job is to prevent losses being suffered by the client, in either direct product loss, or from vandalism, etc. Much of that is accomplished by just the presence of security personnel, the rest of it done through observation and reporting of incidents, either to the client or to law enforcement. I am not a dispenser of justice, and I certainly am not paid enough to take a round for anyone...so, what would you have "security" be doing?
In the end, all I care about is feeding my family, don't disparage me.
I knew it would come to this but I just love watching wrecks. 
