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 (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)

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 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))

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

"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))

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

(2,917 total reviews)

Stéphan D. Crétier

50% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

May 19, 2026

Supportive entry-level teammates overshadowed by toxic management

Site security supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good teammates at entry level

Cons

Middle/upper management toxic leadership practices, hr creates personal vendettas, only way to advance is to falsify reports and betray your team. If the workers are happy and feel safe management and hr wont like you. They will push you out of the door if you do not match their same approach. They allow managers to have inapropriate relationships with subordinates and gives them hiring power to promote them.

1.0

May 18, 2026

Easy job with terrible pay and no raises

Account supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job is easy, clients are easygoing

Cons

Pay is terrible, no raises ever

4.0

May 15, 2026

Easy job with overtime, but long shifts early

Flex security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy job Overtime opportunities Decent

Cons

12 hr shift early shifts

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Supportive entry-level teammates overshadowed by toxic management

Easy job with terrible pay and no raises

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