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 106 reviews)); "Good benefits and programs startups" ((in 78 reviews)); "Love this place great people" ((in 53 reviews)); "Flexible hours and able to change" ((in 41 reviews)); "Managers are good and understand ‘sometimes’." ((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 136 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of employee value" ((in 114 reviews)); "Low wages for working there" ((in 21 reviews)); "Upper management does not care how much work you do or are willing to put in." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor communication" ((in 11 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

(1,743 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 1,743 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

3.0

Jun 8, 2016

Not for everyone

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- More training opportunities than other security companies, offered both online and in-person. - Flexible as far as picking shifts is concerned. - Enjoyed working with my co-workers.

Cons

- Always under-equipped or equipment was not maintained or up to date. - Website was not properly maintained. I was never able to access my online schedule. - Did not feel valued as an employee.

Paladin Security Group Response

10y

Thank you for the feedback. Paladin is always working on ways to improve best practices and we value input to ensure we are always improving. As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and 10 Most Admired Cultures, we are committed to our people and their growth. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Jun 6, 2016

Csmdc

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lot of hours, working with peace officers is great too.

Cons

High turn over and no experienced managers. Guards hired barely spoke English. We weren't your normal security gig. There was a lot to learn and do and you can't do that if you're not fluent.

Paladin Security Group Response

10y

Thank you for your feedback and we are glad you saw some pros while with Paladin. As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we take all feedback into consideration as we are always striving for best practices. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

3.0

Jun 1, 2016

Hi

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people and work isnt too hard

Cons

Graveyard shifts gets really boring

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