Does Paladin Security Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paladin Security Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paladin Security Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paladin Security Group?

61% of Paladin Security Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Paladin Security Group 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Paladin Security Group?

Security Guard (449) , Security Officer (365) , Healthcare Security Officer (44) , Security (35) , Supervisor (22) , Healthcare Security Guard (14) , Security Officer/Security Guard (14) , Shift Supervisor (14) , Security Supervisor (13) , Site Supervisor (13) , Administrative (12) , Pre-Board Screening Officer (11) , Health Care Security Officer (10) , Security Professional (10) , Anonymous (9)

What are the pros of working at Paladin Security Group according to real employee reviews?

"Company provides free training and uniforms (but so does MacDonalds and Walmart) IF you stay for at least 6 months full time." ((in 99 reviews)); "Good benefits and programs startups" ((in 83 reviews)); "Love this place great people" ((in 51 reviews)); "Flexible hours and able to change" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great supervisors and mid" ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Paladin Security Group according to real employee reviews?

"Our pay is low and the company doesn't even offer hazard pay even when we're assigned to high risk places." ((in 142 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of employee value" ((in 108 reviews)); "Some time headache and low wage" ((in 19 reviews)); "One guard I worked with did whatever he wanted because he is also their trainer and he sucks up so much to upper management that he is now untouchable." ((in 14 reviews)); "Don’t let you take time off for family emergencies" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Paladin Security Group layoffs in 2026?

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

Paladin Security Group reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,742 total reviews)

Ashley Cooper

71% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Paladin Security Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,742 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paladin Security Group 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

1.0

Jun 25, 2025

Toxic work environment and inadequate training overshadow potential opportunities

Team time operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The concept of the Lone Worker program could be innovative with proper implementation Some individual team members may be well-intentioned Opportunity to work in security operations field

Cons

Misrepresentation during hiring process - Position described differently than actual role Completely inadequate training - Promised week-long training reduced to single day of shadowing with no program-specific training Toxic workplace culture - Systemic bullying, harassment, and exclusionary practices in scheduling department Poor leadership accountability - Management aware of issues but unwilling to address them meaningfully Lack of clear procedures - No established protocols for new positions, employees expected to “go with the flow” Hostile work environment - Open gossip, targeted harassment, and deliberate exclusion of team members Communication failures - Guards not informed about new programs, leading to frequent confrontations

Paladin Security Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration and disappointment with the management. The well-being of our employees is one of our main concerns at Paladin Airport Security, and while we regret that your experience was not fully positive, your input helps us improve. We’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience if you're open to it. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at calgaryInfo@paladinsecurity.com.

1.0

Jun 25, 2025

Review

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Regular pay, some clients are good.

Cons

No growth and they will look for chances to kick you out

Paladin Security Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear about your frustration and disappointment with the management. The well-being of our employees is one of our main concerns at Paladin Airport Security, and while we regret that your experience was not fully positive, your input helps us improve. We’d welcome the opportunity to learn more about your experience if you're open to it. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at vancouverInfo@paladinsecurity.com.

3.0

Jun 11, 2025

Great place

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place for experience dealing with deescalation

Cons

Under paid work should be paid more

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