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 1139 reviews)); "Those were just good people trying to do the right thing and they all eventually leave." ((in 313 reviews)); "Flexible hours and great for full" ((in 311 reviews)); "Easy money and fast start" ((in 157 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and usually punctual." ((in 154 reviews))

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

"And poor management!!" ((in 1105 reviews)); "There are no benefits and the pay is to low to buy into their dental plan." ((in 422 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 266 reviews)); "Poor communication from the office to the field." ((in 222 reviews)); "Supervisors have employees that are paid up to $4 more than a given shift supervisor." ((in 202 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

(13,304 total reviews)

Steve Jones

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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3.4

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

Allied Universal has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 13,304 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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2.0

Jan 15, 2017

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Pros

great scheduling consistent love the job.

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did not love the pay. needed to find something else that pays more hourly. I just go an apartment and found out I was having a child. thought I would be getting more with the contract switch.

3.0

Jan 11, 2017

Security/Concierge work

Concierge

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Pros

Allied Universal formally Allied Barton merged with Universal Services. I have been with the company for almost 3 years this January. I have had no problems with keeping a post. You have to apply on line and when you are called in will have an interview with a recruiter. Once you are done with that you will take an online test. You will see the recruiter and they will let you know when you will be taking the orientation. If you have everything in order, the process is pretty quick. Once you are hired, we will be set up with an account manager and then sent to interviews on sites. Even if you don't have experience, there are post orders for every site. This is not a hard job, so don't let nerves get the best of you. You can do this.

Cons

My experience with Allied Universal has been basic. You can very easily fall under the radar. I find people who connect with their accounts manager or do favors for them tend to get help with moving to better posts. If you are a worker who is responsible and causes no problem, prepare to be stuck at a post even when you ask for a better one.

2.0

Jan 11, 2017

Merger

Security director

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CEO approval

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Pros

Two huge companies merging as one.

Cons

The two companies are still working as two instead of one.

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