Does Allied Universal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Allied Universal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Allied Universal. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Allied Universal?

45% of Allied Universal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Allied Universal 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Allied Universal?

Security Officer (4312) , Security Guard (1750) , Unarmed Security Officer (507) , Security Professional (495) , Armed Security Officer (269) , Account Manager (243) , Unarmed Security Guard (227) , Security Supervisor (212) , Shift Supervisor (211) , Site Supervisor (185) , Security (143) , Supervisor (142) , Security Officer - Site Supervisor (91) , Operations Manager (70) , Security Officer/Security Guard (59)

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

"I use to work for G4S and Allied completed their merger/buyout this October the weekly pay is good" ((in 1118 reviews)); "Those were just good people trying to do the right thing and they all eventually leave." ((in 313 reviews)); "Flexible hours but be sure to handle more hours if needed in certain times of the year." ((in 309 reviews)); "Flexible schedules available" ((in 159 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and usually punctual." ((in 156 reviews))

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

"And poor management!!" ((in 1096 reviews)); "There are no benefits and the pay is to low to buy into their dental plan." ((in 419 reviews)); "Not all operational managers is bad but the one I work with Rarely would ever respond to your messages let alone pick up your call." ((in 274 reviews)); "The communication for the company is poor." ((in 232 reviews)); "Supervisors can be rude and think they’re better than you because they make a few dollars more" ((in 204 reviews))

What are employees saying about Allied Universal layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.0

45% would recommend to a friend

(13,303 total reviews)

Steve Jones

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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Allied Universal has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 13,303 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Allied Universal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0

Apr 11, 2026

Career advancement opportunities overshadow internal issues

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great opportunities for career advancement.

Cons

It has its own set of internal issues. However, no company is perfect.

5.0

Apr 11, 2026

Flexible

Rover

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very flexible when it comes to hours. Irvine posts are usually more relaxed.

Cons

Work is not always guaranteed

3.0

Apr 10, 2026

Advancing tech and flexibility overshadow staffing issues

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Advancing in technology, flexible with time off

Cons

Staffing challenges, quality of reports, etc

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