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 105 reviews)); "Good benefits and different locations to work at." ((in 82 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible hours and able to change" ((in 45 reviews)); "My coworkers were friendly and helpful." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"pay is low and the sites they offer are hour plus away from town." ((in 134 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of employee value" ((in 110 reviews)); "low wage and little to no growth" ((in 24 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 10 reviews)); "Don’t let you take time off for family emergencies" ((in 9 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,742 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2015

Excellent experience

Senior zone supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Paladin culture is the key focus in there day to day business and you can tell by there employees commitment and dealing with the public.

Cons

Not enough social network sharing

Paladin Security Group Response

11y

Thank you for your review! Our corporate culture is something we are very proud of, in fact, we have one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures! We strive to engage our #PaladinFamily in a variety of ways: providing support and training to encourage their development within the company, promoting from within, and of course through the use of Social Media! Help the #PaladinFamily's online community grow by telling your friends and family to follow @PaladinSecurity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Have a great day!

5.0

Jun 10, 2015

Corporate Culture

Healthcare manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the great things about Paladin is the company's culture. Being part of such a well valued and professional company allows me to enjoy the work I do every single day. Paladin is truly in a business of making a difference and helping the public and at the same time we are passionate about what we do.

Cons

There aren't any cons with working with Paladin.

Paladin Security Group Response

11y

Thank you for your kind words! We have one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and we are so glad our amazing employees enjoy being a part of the #PaladinFamily! We believe strongly in promoting from within, and we strive to provide training, encouragement and support that will allow our people to grow their career at Paladin into whatever they want it to be!

4.0

Jun 10, 2015

Great Opportunities

Site supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paladin is very supportive towards their employees and really makes sure that every employee feels like a valued member of the team. If you are hard working, you will be presented with great opportunities and a chance to grow within the company. Great efforts will not go unnoticed here. They are really focusing on the "Paladin Difference" and that "Corporate Culture". This company is a big family.

Cons

Some paperwork takes a little long to go through. For example, self evaluations for the annual performance reviews.

Paladin Security Group Response

11y

Thank you for your feedback! We are so pleased that you've felt supported and valued during your time with Paladin. It's so important to us that our people are given the chance to grow their careers and advance within the company. Paladin has one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and we're so proud of the passion our #PaladinFamily brings to the industry! We understand that paperwork can sometimes feel tedious, but self-evaluations are an excellent tool to ensure that we are providing our people with as much support and opportunity as possible. Have a great day!

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