Question 1

Does GardaWorld pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GardaWorld employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GardaWorld. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at GardaWorld?

Accepted Answer

52% of GardaWorld employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated GardaWorld 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at GardaWorld?

Accepted Answer

Security Guard (492), Pre-Board Screening Officer (270), Security Officer (235), Driver/Messenger (115), Agent de sécurité (43), Teller (40), Preboard Screening Officer (29), Manager (27), Screening Officer (27), Driver (25), Security (24), Supervisor (22), Armed Guard (20), Vault Teller (19), Armed Security Guard (17)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The pay was good and the hours weren't too bad once you had some seniority." ((in 280 reviews)); "Good benefits (could be better)" ((in 97 reviews)); "Most of the other employees are good people dealing with the same conditions as you are which builds camaraderie." ((in 79 reviews)); "Plenty of hours and good coworkers" ((in 62 reviews)); "they offer a good salary and flexible" ((in 40 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Management is poor and not organized" ((in 287 reviews)); "Hours are long and you are expected to get your speed in line before you even learn the job." ((in 90 reviews)); "No Training whatsoever they just throw you into the Pits of Hell so you can figure it Out on your Own." ((in 54 reviews)); "Middle and upper management are totally ignorant of how operation works." ((in 48 reviews)); "Long hours poor work life balance" ((in 33 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about GardaWorld layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed GardaWorld locations?

Accepted Answer

Boca Raton, Saint Louis, Broadview, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Louisville, Oakland, Portland, Edison, New York, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Richardson, Las Vegas, Long Island City, Milwaukee, Nashville, Baltimore, Orlando, Needham, Atlanta, Charlotte, Phoenix, Durham, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Smyrna, Long Is City

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Fair hours and good coworkers, but workload is heavy

Reliable schedule, but pay is biweekly with limited overtime

Toxic environment with lack of direction and support

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