Is GardaWorld Security Services US a good company to work for?

GardaWorld Security Services US has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 1,240 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at GardaWorld Security Services US to a friend and 80% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about GardaWorld Security Services US have been left by employees working as Strategic Account Manager , Business Development Manager and Manager .

Does GardaWorld Security Services US pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GardaWorld Security Services US employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GardaWorld Security Services US. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GardaWorld Security Services US?

82% of GardaWorld Security Services US employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GardaWorld Security Services US 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GardaWorld Security Services US?

Security Officer (235) , Security Guard (125) , Regional Recruiter (41) , Unarmed Security Officer (38) , Account Manager (27) , Business Development Manager (27) , General Manager (27) , Client Services Manager (26) , Unarmed Security Guard (25) , Shift Supervisor (22) , Manager (19) , Security Supervisor (18) , Strategic Account Manager (18) , Recruiter (16) , Armed Security Officer (12)

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

"1. Good pay for flex officers if you don't mind always working 2. Consistent hours for post officers." ((in 94 reviews)); "Field leadership is great and truly drives the business." ((in 35 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 33 reviews)); "Flexible hours pay is not bad for the job" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great teams across the entire company." ((in 19 reviews))

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

"No communication, worked for over a month for them and still haven't been told any information on benefits, scheduling, etc..." ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely awful." ((in 14 reviews)); "Managers prove incompetent and write ups mean bothering" ((in 14 reviews)); "You are more than likely the only person who does your job so no back up to take time off." ((in 11 reviews)); "Absolutely the worst supervisor in all the years I have worked." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about GardaWorld Security Services US layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GardaWorld Security Services US layoffs and their outlook for job security at GardaWorld Security Services US in 2026.

What are the top reviewed GardaWorld Security Services US locations?

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GardaWorld Security Services US reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(1,196 total reviews)

Prentice Robertson

86% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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GardaWorld Security Services US has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,196 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The GardaWorld Security Services US 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

1K reviews

4.0

Apr 24, 2026

Seasoned recruiters thoughts

Regional recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Good work / life balance most of the time. 2. Good merit increases when you exceed expectations.

Cons

1. Unlimited PTO and your market leader and / or dotted line manager must approve request. Sometimes getting approved or asking to far in advance can be a challenge to be approved. 2. With the re organization to a Human Capital structure there are less growth opportunities for TA & HR with Human Capital.

GardaWorld Security Services US Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice with us! We are continuing to improve our internal structure to support both clients and employees and will take these thoughts into consideration. If you have anything else you'd like to add, please email us at youmatter.ss.us@garda.com.

1.0

Jan 10, 2016

Worst company I have ever worked for. Anyone saying different is lying and is probably a fake profile.

Site manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are absolutely no pros to mention. Okay, maybe one. The company has potential to become a great company as the industry doesn't have much competition. They have different business lines so opportunities to grow are limitless.

Cons

Local and Senior leadership are bullies and the most unprofessional I have ever observed. Benefit costs are astronomical that not even management can afford. Most of staff is uneducated and can't even write basic emails. Worst of all, there are so many connections between institutionalized employees you cant provide any constructive criticism to one because it will spread like the plague to the point where everyone will retaliate against you. This is absolutely the worst company I've worked for in my entire life and if I didn't have responsibilities I would leave in a heart beat. Stay away from Garda as it will make you hate life.

1.0

Jun 13, 2018

Started good and ended bad.

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. Unless you want long hours and little pay. Faulty equipment. Trucks break down. No AC. They will work you like a slave. No raises they just like to blow smoke up your butt.

Cons

DONT DO IT! I was a supervisor for 5 years. Most of the positive reviews on here ,are from people who are managers or higher up . Management lies to get people in. You always have to look over your shoulder because they want to fire people for lower wage workers. If they promise something don't believe it. There are plenty of jobs that are willing to pay better and will respect hard working people this company ain't it.

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