Frank Dooley, a down-on-his-luck former cop, finds himself unjustly fired after being framed for theft. Searching for a new start, he crosses paths with Norman Kane, a hapless public defender who's also experienced his fair share of professional setbacks. Both men, desperate to turn their lives around but with limited options, decide to venture into the world of security, hoping it will provide a fresh start. Together, they join a low-rent security firm, embarking on a new career path that seems straightforward and undemanding, at least at first glance.

As they settle into their roles, Frank and Norman quickly discover that their new job is anything but simple. They stumble upon a web of corruption and criminal activity within the security firm, involving theft, deceit, and conspiracy that seems to reach well beyond the confines of their lowly positions. Faced with a moral dilemma, the duo must decide whether to turn a blind eye for the sake of their jobs or risk everything to expose the truth. Their journey tests not only their courage and integrity but also their friendship, as they navigate through dangerous and comedic scenarios, unwittingly becoming heroes in their own right.