Some pros but a lot of cons. - Driver/Messenger GardaWorld Employee Review

2.0
Jun 12, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Co workers can be awesome folks. Bonuses and pay are decent compared to other companies.

Cons

Zero work to life balance. I have worked 18 hours plus a 45 min check in and have been expected to return to work after 4 hours of sleep and an hour commute home and back. No a/c in trucks leads to temps inside in excess of 117 degrees. This is not an exaggeration. Barely organized routes having you city hop sometimes over an hour away to hit one stop. A few of your coworkers seem like they are certifiable and shouldn't be doing the job or be armed. No advancement only lateral as another stated.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Good training. Not too demanding in the learning curve.

Cons

Not a whole lot of work where I live. Working out of town 1 day a week part-time with a long commute.

3.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

The role provides the opportunity to meet a diverse range of people, oversee multiple sites, and stay active throughout the day. The constant movement and variety help keep the work engaging and dynamic.

Cons

Supervisors are often overwhelmed by the number of accounts they are responsible for managing. They are required to conduct site checks within specific timeframes, regardless of the distance between locations, which can be challenging and time-consuming. Additionally, staffing shortages and heavy workloads can force supervisors to cover posts themselves when no one on the roster is available or willing to take an assignment, preventing them from completing other critical responsibilities. The company appears to follow federal law only to the extent necessary to avoid legal repercussions. As a member of the military reserves, I have observed that legally mandated rest periods following military duty are not always adequately considered by management when scheduling employees. This can create unnecessary fatigue and make it more difficult to balance military obligations with civilian work responsibilities.

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