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 (494) , 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) , Security Supervisor (18)

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 263 reviews)); "Good benefits (could be better)" ((in 108 reviews)); "Most of the other employees are good people dealing with the same conditions as you are which builds camaraderie." ((in 82 reviews)); "Plenty of hours and good coworkers" ((in 60 reviews)); "they offer a good salary and flexible" ((in 39 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and not organized" ((in 292 reviews)); "Hours are long and you are expected to get your speed in line before you even learn the job." ((in 82 reviews)); "No Training whatsoever they just throw you into the Pits of Hell so you can figure it Out on your Own." ((in 52 reviews)); "Managers have a power trip and favourites" ((in 52 reviews)); "Middle and upper management are totally ignorant of how operation works." ((in 51 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?

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GardaWorld reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(2,920 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 2,920 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

Jun 10, 2016

Employee

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule and laid back work place

Cons

Pay is horrible, insurance is horrible.

1.0

May 22, 2016

Job not for everyone

Driver/messenger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of work available, decent paychecks. Comradery among co-workers

Cons

Pay rate for RISK not adequate. Poor management decisions increase risk. Badly maintained vehicles make job assignments more difficult to complete.

1.0

May 17, 2016

Childish Management

Armed guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

i have to write at least 5 words here

Cons

Management finds ways to screw over their employees communication is non existent training is a joke Feel like you have to constantly walk on egg shells

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Jobs at GardaWorld

Pre-Board Screening Officer

Pre-Board Screening Officer

Pre-Board Screening Officer

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