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?

46% 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 (4311) , Security Guard (1750) , Unarmed Security Officer (507) , Security Professional (494) , 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 1121 reviews)); "Those were just good people trying to do the right thing and they all eventually leave." ((in 308 reviews)); "Flexible hours and great for full" ((in 306 reviews)); "They have flexible schedules and a lot of overtime" ((in 173 reviews)); "Easy money and calm work settings" ((in 158 reviews))

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

"And poor management!!" ((in 1094 reviews)); "There are no benefits and the pay is to low to buy into their dental plan." ((in 421 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 268 reviews)); "Communication with relocating management candidates is poor." ((in 218 reviews)); "terrible supervisor (micro" ((in 203 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

46% would recommend to a friend

(13,297 total reviews)

Steve Jones

45% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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 13,297 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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13K reviews

4.0

Nov 21, 2016

lobby Ambasserdor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enough working hours if you are willing to work

Cons

there is nothing i will regard as a con working here

3.0

Nov 21, 2016

SOC Operator

Operator/badging administrative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flex, job always available, etc.

Cons

Dependable company to work with. Enjoy working, etc.

2.0

Nov 21, 2016

Site Supervisors

Security officer site supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

sites are okay and schedule are pretty good, good attitude and communications between Security Directors, are okay

Cons

the pay for site supervisor is poor

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