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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,744 reviews)

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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

5.0

Jan 18, 2025

Security guard license and training provide

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Protecting people, protecting their lives and property, informing them of every danger, and treating them well.

Cons

Unless you create a friendly environment with junior level personnel, you will not get good results

Paladin Security Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience working with us. The well-being of our employees is one of our main concerns at Paladin and we take many steps to ensure they are taken care of, including creating a friendly environment. If you would like to share your concerns in detail with our teams, please email vancouverinfo@paladinsecurity.com.

5.0

Jan 17, 2025

very nice place

Unarmed security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company to work for.

Cons

no cons for me during this time.

Paladin Security Group Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to write a review, your positive comments are appreciated by our team.

3.0

Jan 13, 2025

Pay Expectation As A Standard Guard

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Lots of OT opportunities if you want to work off your main site * Consistent hours * Paladin has many contracts and by extension, locations available * Low barrier to entry * United Steel Workers (USW) covered for union benefits [full-time only] * Can transfer between sites once you've completed 6 months at one * Experience is widely accepted for policing or future security roles

Cons

* Generally low pay (especially if you're a healthcare guard) * Cohesion and success can vary depending on your site team * Mobile guards have to pay for their own gas * Generally low pay prospects if you stay within the company long term * Rotating continental shifts can be difficult if you work farther away from your site

Paladin Security Group Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience working with us. The well-being of our employees is one of our main concerns at Paladin and we take many steps to ensure they are taken care of. If you would like to share your feedback in detail with our teams, please email torontoinfo@paladinsecurity.com.

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