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.

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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

2.0

Apr 9, 2010

Garda getting better?

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teamwork. Some of the best sales people I have had the pleasure to work with. Teams disbanded in 2007. Sales plummeted and they learned that teams were important. Now have Strategic Account Specialists, Business Development Managers and Relationship Managers.

Cons

Autocratic management that is has a militaristic power structure. Uneven middle and upper management compounds the problem. Garda purchased AT Systems in the spring of 2007 and within 8 months had dismantled the sales teams by having all services sold by the account reps, rather than a team approach, where specialists concentrated on market segments. Laid off 40% of staff and sales. Garda spent too much buying AT Systems and now can’t upgrade the poorer performing locations.

1.0

Mar 4, 2010

This place is better than no Job

Messenger/driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a Job and a Paycheck

Cons

No chance of advancement unles you kiss the bosses Butt. You can not be upfront with your fellow workers because they feel that you want there job. Your boss plays the game i Have a Secret.

1.0

Sep 25, 2009

Disgusted

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefit package from local union, and that's with NO help from Garda

Cons

Dispatch officers are RUDE, well more like IGNORANT Management does NOT address issues in a timely matter Schedulers are NOT on top of things, they complain about your vacations, like I'm NOT suppose to take them.....DUH,,, you take yours, don't you !!!??!!!! The provide little if ANY of your Union information, they don't want to see you informed.. I have NEVER disliked a job or company in my WHOLE entire life, that in it;s self is SAD The Human Resource employers are actually VERY immature and silly and BULLIES !!! Garda says they will give you proper training, more like NOT, I worked at a job for 3 hours and they left me on my own in a condominium, DOWNToWN TORONTO, on a FRIDAY night.. HELLLOO !! My overall impression of GARDA is this: I would rather be jobless..!!!!!!!

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Jobs at GardaWorld

Armed Driver/Messenger