Is Allied Universal a good company to work for?

Allied Universal has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 13,681 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Allied Universal to a friend and 36% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Allied Universal have been left by employees working as Event Staff , Special Police Officer and Fire Safety Director .

Does Allied Universal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Allied Universal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Allied Universal. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Allied Universal?

45% of Allied Universal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Allied Universal 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Allied Universal?

Security Officer (4313) , Security Guard (1752) , Unarmed Security Officer (507) , Security Professional (495) , Armed Security Officer (269) , Account Manager (243) , Unarmed Security Guard (227) , Security Supervisor (212) , Shift Supervisor (211) , Site Supervisor (185) , Security (143) , Supervisor (142) , Security Officer - Site Supervisor (91) , Operations Manager (70) , Security Officer/Security Guard (59)

What are the pros of working at Allied Universal according to real employee reviews?

"I use to work for G4S and Allied completed their merger/buyout this October the weekly pay is good" ((in 1130 reviews)); "Flexible hours but be sure to handle more hours if needed in certain times of the year." ((in 308 reviews)); "Those were just good people trying to do the right thing and they all eventually leave." ((in 304 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and pay rates" ((in 162 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and usually punctual." ((in 154 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Allied Universal according to real employee reviews?

"And poor management!!" ((in 1110 reviews)); "There are no benefits and the pay is to low to buy into their dental plan." ((in 428 reviews)); "Not all operational managers is bad but the one I work with Rarely would ever respond to your messages let alone pick up your call." ((in 270 reviews)); "There is basically no HR and communication with people at Allied crop office is not good." ((in 217 reviews)); "Supervisors have employees that are paid up to $4 more than a given shift supervisor." ((in 203 reviews))

What are employees saying about Allied Universal layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Allied Universal layoffs and their outlook for job security at Allied Universal in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Allied Universal locations?

New York , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Seattle , Houston , Dallas , San Diego , Philadelphia , San Francisco , Chicago , San Jose , Denver , Charlotte , Austin , Tampa , Washington , Las Vegas , San Antonio , Miami , Boston , Phoenix , Orlando , Raleigh , Indianapolis , Nashville , Columbus , Baltimore , Saint Louis , Menlo Park , Salt Lake City

Allied Universal reviews

3.0

45% would recommend to a friend

(13,309 total reviews)

Steve Jones

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Allied Universal has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 13,309 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Allied Universal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

13K reviews

2.0

Nov 16, 2023

Supervisors are hypocrites

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A job that pays well.

Cons

Security vehicle broke down every 2 or 3 months. We were told to use our personal vehicles with no financial reimbursement. Employees showing up to work with no uniform on at Vineland developmental center west campus Vineland nj 08360. Despite complaints to then supervisor Brian Wheeler and Mark Clements about officer not in uniform and smoking weed on the job. Nothing ever happened nor did they care as long as a body was on the work site.regional supervisor mark Clemments. Former Middlesex county Sgt prosecutors office. Was brought up on charges ( Google above info} in July 2009 for harassing under employees at prosecutor office via anonymous texts . Was likely told to retire or charges and termination would ensue. Like most police departments they allowed him to retire. He fired me because I cursed at him. Wow thought we were men. Plus he deserved it, I asked Mark Clements and Pete Gardner for FMLA paperwork via text. They said ok. I never received said paperwork. Employees wear hand cuffs carry mace and wear body cameras on duty which isn't allowed. But supervisor Brian Wheeler needed to carry his firearm on unarmed post at Vineland developmental center west campus which is closed facility. Yet others couldn't. How mark Clemments was permitted to be a supervisor based on criminal past charges from prosecutors office is mind blowing, Allied universal needs to do a better job of getting their supervisors and employees. Im glad I'm gone. I don't like hypocrisy.

2.0

May 17, 2021

Numbers, number, numbers

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great learning experience, very competent local management. Great people, at least on the lower- to middle- end of the totem pole (don't know/never met the upper management). Very diverse company, and I have never felt excluded on the basis of any part of my identity.

Cons

I think that the upper levels of company/district management get so lost in the numbers that they forget that there are actual human beings working for them. I won't lie, I have met some of the best people in this company, but the senior management puts so much pressure on us little people that it will burn you out. That said, it is a very fast-paced environment and support is available - if you know where to find it.

2.0

Jun 23, 2017

Too worried about contract site than taking care of employees.

Loss prevention

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always looking for people to fill position. Jobs are available and hired quick to fill a spot. Fast training to get you out of the office and on the job site.

Cons

Constant changeover of employees at job site. No longevity. Not a career position. No sick time. No vacation. When training at the job site you are paid at minimum wage and not the rate if you worked the position. If you need to call in sick you have to be dead. Literally happened. Electronic employee handbook. Not easy to find. If you need to take time off for family you cannot take leave of absence with a month and half notice. You basically have to quit. You are replaceable. No chance for advancement. Was an Armed/Unarmed Security Officer for another company in another state. When told management I would like to earn Armed Security officer license for company was told it wont earn you more money than what the pay rate for the location I was assigned. However, waiting in employee lobby of new hires constantly see other handlers to other employees, "here call this guy he will help you get your level III." No positive reinforcement. Willing to write you up to protect contract of job site.

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