Does GardaWorld pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at GardaWorld?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GardaWorld?

Security Guard (493) , 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)

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

"The pay was good and the hours weren't too bad once you had some seniority." ((in 279 reviews)); "Good benefits (could be better)" ((in 102 reviews)); "Meet new people and great experience if you want to go into law enforcement or security at hotels in your area" ((in 84 reviews)); "Plenty of hours and good coworkers" ((in 63 reviews)); "they offer a good salary and flexible" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and not organized" ((in 281 reviews)); "Hours are long and you are expected to get your speed in line before you even learn the job." ((in 90 reviews)); "Middle and upper management are totally ignorant of how operation works." ((in 51 reviews)); "No Training whatsoever they just throw you into the Pits of Hell so you can figure it Out on your Own." ((in 50 reviews)); "No work life balance for management" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about GardaWorld layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed GardaWorld locations?

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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GardaWorld reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(2,917 total reviews)

Stéphan D. Crétier

50% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

GardaWorld has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,917 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GardaWorld employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Dec 13, 2025

Pros and cons

Pre-board screening officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible once certified and off probation

Cons

There is too much oversight

3.0

Dec 8, 2025

Job

Security gaurd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice amenities given to you

Cons

there is high turnover rate

2.0

Dec 7, 2025

screening review

Pre-board screening officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay and hours and very flexible

Cons

sometimes they extend shifts, and screening point managers are a pain

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