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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Paladin Security Group?

64% 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 (448) , 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 93 reviews)); "Good benefits and programs startups" ((in 89 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 52 reviews)); "Flexible hours and able to change" ((in 43 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?

"Low pay and can be dull." ((in 136 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of employee value" ((in 115 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 12 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.

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3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,741 total reviews)

Ashley Cooper

74% approve of CEO

57% 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

3.1

Senior management

Paladin Security Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,741 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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2K reviews

5.0

Sep 27, 2013

A company you can grow with...

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- promote from within - industry education is provided and also encouraged - employees are asked for feedback and it is listened to - if there is a problem there are steps to take to have it fixed and every level

Cons

- sometimes have to tell your supervisor you are interested in moving up but they are working on that with succession plans

Paladin Security Group Response

12y

Thank you for the great response! As a Best Managed Company, we pride ourselves on our 'open door' policy so never be afraid to speak up to say you want to move forward in your career - that's what we want to hear! Look out for an exciting new feature on our website paladinsecurity.com that will trace our people's career maps and succession planning. Watch this space!!

5.0

Sep 13, 2013

A refreshing, professional, forward thinking company, who highly values their team members.

Sales support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paladin Security's work standards go above and beyond normal standards. Their guidance and training instills confidence and pride within their team members. Whilst also providing a caring, family feeling workplace environment.

Cons

There are no cons to working with Paladin Security.

Paladin Security Group Response

12y

Thank you for the positive feedback. The fact that our people always go that extra mile is what many people in the industry have come to know as the "Paladin difference" - it's in our attitude, our corporate culture, and it's in each and every one of us. Keep up the good work!

5.0

Sep 12, 2013

Best company I've ever worked for, by far.

Site supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, supportive bosses, flexible schedule, pay & benefits without peer in the industry.

Cons

Would like to hear more from our 6,000+ employees about their own great experiences with our company.

Paladin Security Group Response

12y

Thanks for the great review and we're so happy to hear we're the best company you've ever worked for! We know many of our 6,000 employees feel the same, so spread the word and our Paladin Community will voice their opinions in time :)

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A refreshing, professional, forward thinking company, who highly values their team members.

Best company I've ever worked for, by far.

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