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 decreased by 1% over the last 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 104 reviews)); "Good benefits and programs startups" ((in 88 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 53 reviews)); "Flexible hours and able to change" ((in 41 reviews)); "Managers are good and understand ‘sometimes’." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Low pay and can be dull." ((in 134 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of employee value" ((in 115 reviews)); "low wage and little to no growth" ((in 22 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 12 reviews)); "Don’t let you take time off for family emergencies" ((in 8 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

(1,744 total reviews)

Ashley Cooper

71% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Paladin Security Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,744 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Feb 4, 2025

Mess

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, co-workers were reliable

Cons

Poorly managed, not a good work environment

Paladin Security Group Response

1y

We apologize that you didn’t have a good experience at Paladin. We pride ourselves on our award-winning culture and make an effort to improve whenever we can. If you would like to share your experience with a member of our team, please email sarniainfo@paladinsecurity.com.

3.0

Feb 1, 2025

Decent pay but room for growth

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, supportive coworkers, flexible schedule. The company provides decent benefits, and the training is thorough. Management is generally approachable, and you can gain experience in different areas of security.

Cons

Long shifts and often under-staffed. There's limited opportunity for advancement unless you're willing to relocate or switch departments. The workload can be heavy during peak hours, and there’s sometimes a lack of communication between shifts.

Paladin Security Group Response

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We apologize that you didn’t have a good experience at Paladin. We pride ourselves on our award-winning culture and make an effort to improve whenever we can. If you would like to share your experience with a member of our team, please email torontoinfo@paladinsecurity.com.

3.0

Feb 1, 2025

pay

Pre-board screening officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and good pay

Cons

very toxic environment and very micromanaging staff

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