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) , 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 264 reviews)); "Good benefits (could be better)" ((in 103 reviews)); "Most of the other employees are good people dealing with the same conditions as you are which builds camaraderie." ((in 81 reviews)); "Plenty of hours and good coworkers" ((in 63 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 282 reviews)); "Hours are long and you are expected to get your speed in line before you even learn the job." ((in 87 reviews)); "No Training whatsoever they just throw you into the Pits of Hell so you can figure it Out on your Own." ((in 55 reviews)); "Middle and upper management are totally ignorant of how operation works." ((in 51 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 34 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 , Houston , Chicago , 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

(2,919 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 2,919 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

5.0

Oct 16, 2016

Excellent

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Security company to work with.

Cons

Find every thing very professional.

1.0

Oct 3, 2016

Garda Calgary Office

Mobile security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Just big Company with contracts

Cons

Bad Management, Favouratism, No regular performance evaluation on guards, Poor benefits, No respect for the guards, Concerns & Complaints falling to deaf ears, etc

4.0

Sep 30, 2016

Excellent and Professional

Lpo supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management team. Excellent employee recognition, Great training options offered, Diverse opportunities, room for advancement

Cons

Sometimes having to travel to multiple sites

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Jobs at GardaWorld

Pre-Board Screening Officer

Pre-Board Screening Officer

Pre-Board Screening Officer