Is Securitas a good company to work for?

Securitas has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 8,577 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at Securitas to a friend and 35% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Securitas have been left by employees working as Security Account Manager , Human Resources Manager and Operations Supervisor .

Does Securitas pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Securitas employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Securitas. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Securitas?

48% of Securitas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Securitas 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Securitas?

Security Officer (2074) , Security Guard (1177) , Unarmed Security Officer (205) , Unarmed Security Guard (128) , Agent de sécurité (110) , Security Supervisor (97) , Account Manager (86) , Supervisor (86) , Site Supervisor (82) , Shift Supervisor (71) , District Manager (63) , Vigilador General (63) , Flex Officer (55) , Manager (51) , Security (46)

What are the pros of working at Securitas according to real employee reviews?

"Flexible hours and over time" ((in 188 reviews)); "Met some great people and was taught a lot" ((in 164 reviews)); "Great coworkers who're in the same boat as you just looking for a honest living." ((in 92 reviews)); "Good training and not micromanaged" ((in 81 reviews)); "flexible scheduling and plenty of hours" ((in 76 reviews))

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

"Sometimes it's low pay and gets boring depending on where you are working at." ((in 526 reviews)); "Poor management HR is horrible" ((in 518 reviews)); "Poor communication and no enough hours because I can only work overnights hours." ((in 122 reviews)); "Even if they can be downsides our managers do overcome them as they are nor very bad" ((in 108 reviews)); "Bad supervisors will leave you in a jam and will leave with the responsibility of their jobs" ((in 80 reviews))

What are employees saying about Securitas layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Securitas locations?

Los Angeles , New York , Seattle , Boston , Houston , San Jose , Chicago , San Diego , Atlanta , Austin , Phoenix , Portland , Indianapolis , San Francisco , Las Vegas , Denver , Dallas , Columbus , Minneapolis , Charlotte , Ontario , Orlando , San Antonio , Salt Lake City , Redmond , Cambridge , Cincinnati , Sacramento , Kansas City , Saint Louis

Securitas reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(4,657 total reviews)

Jorge Couto

38% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Securitas has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 4,657 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Securitas 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

5K reviews

4.0

Dec 11, 2025

Decent job. Little room for advancement.

Site security supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent, decent site management, good health benefits depending on site.

Cons

Out of touch district and branch management, low pay in comparison to similar jobs elsewhere, little to no room for advancement.

4.0

Dec 10, 2025

Enjoyable

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, steady work, straightforward work, independent

Cons

some amount of unappreciation or recognition. Doing good work is treated the same as doing the bare minimum.

Securitas Response

6mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the pay, steady work, and independence of the role. We appreciate your perspective on recognition and will continue looking for ways to better acknowledge strong performance. As a valued employee if there is anything else you'd like to add please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

3.0

Dec 10, 2025

Securitas pros and cons

Unarmed security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super easy, flexible, no stress, some ot

Cons

Low pay, management, high turnover, favoritism

Securitas Response

6mo

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve found the role flexible and manageable, and we recognize the concerns you raised regarding pay, management, and turnover. As a valued employee if there is anything else you'd like to add please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

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