Does Paladin Security Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Paladin Security Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Paladin Security Group. This rating has decreased by 3% 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 3.2 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 99 reviews)); "Good benefits and different locations to work at." ((in 86 reviews)); "Love this place great people" ((in 53 reviews)); "Flexible hours and able to change" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers are good and understand ‘sometimes’." ((in 35 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 139 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of employee value" ((in 111 reviews)); "Some time headache and low wage" ((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 14 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

(1,741 total reviews)

Ashley Cooper

72% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Feb 12, 2012

Satisfied with room for improvement

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people. Good sites and industry competetive wages Good uniforms, comfortable. Good communication and supervisors who are actually there for a change Benefit are okay. My ECC is nice but needs to answer the phone more often!

Cons

Sometimes difficult to get ahold of people in the office and messages don't get returned Payroll problems regarding correct holidays pay.(once) I'd like to see my CSM a bit more on the site

Paladin Security Group Response

12y

Thank you for the feedback. Client Service Managers (CSMs) oversee Paladin's service delivery model at each and every site in our portfolio and take overall responsibility for the security program. Please do not hesitate to contact your CSM at any time to discuss any issues you may have. Similarly, the Employee Care Coordinator is responsible for putting together programs and systems that increase the overall satisfaction of our large and varied workforce. As Corporate Communications & Social Media Manager, I am also available 24/7, 7 days a week, if our staff ever need assistance. Keep up the good work!

1.0

Feb 5, 2012

not fair and dishonest.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nice co workers, site supervisors and mobile.

Cons

no decent wages, hires you full time then find out later you are casual, part time and no matter how long you worked for the company and how hard you work you will get nothing. You will see people get hired and right away get hours and a site while others that have been there for a bit , get nothing and have to struggle and find either another part time job or get pushed out. You have basically not have a life and have to be available 24/7 heaven forbid if you have kids or other commitments once a week that is not good enough so you won't get hours or a site. Ohh if your sick you have to give them at least 8 hours and if you don't that is a last minute book off and they will put it on your schedule, If you want a day off you have to give them 2 weeks notice and that does not guarantee you the time off. Bad communication skills between the office and co workers, one reason why I found something better and quit. Worst company I have evern worked for and just because they are #1 in BC does not mean nothing just means they have more sites as they low balled a offer and got it then they pay the guards less.

Paladin Security Group Response

12y

Paladin Security is one of the highest paying companies in the security industry and we believe our people are worth it. A career at Paladin does not have to mean sacrificing all of your spare time and compromising your life’s schedule. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time work, we work with our staff to find a shift schedule and a location that works for them. Our belief in promoting from within, coupled with our strong record of growth as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies 2012 and one of the fastest growing companies in BC in 2013, has provided countless opportunities for our members to grow within our company. With our extensive training programs and impressive growth, members of Paladin can easily develop a successful career path within our company - based on competency, not seniority.

1.0

Dec 20, 2011

They Take Over The Company Keep Previous Staff Then give out Part Time only

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great training program offered top wages offer staggered hours provided uniform excellent professional staff

Cons

Training program unpaid no top wages ever happened you get minimum wage permanently 12 hour shifts only uniform was not the correct kind to meet legal standards no chance of permanent work very deseptive in their traetment of guards they are here to make money not to secure hospitals

Paladin Security Group Response

12y

Thank you for the note on our industry-leading training, wages, schedules and professionalism. As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, our uniforms - which are company-paid, as are security licenses and training unlike other security companies - meet all legal standards. Our belief in promoting from within, coupled with our strong record of growth, has also provided countless opportunities for our members to grow within our company, and members of Paladin can easily develop a successful career path within our company if they put in the time and effort. Please refer to our website for a recent example of how Paladin Security successfully transitioned one of the largest and most complex healthcare contracts in its history, to our client's satisfaction: https://paladinsecurity.com/press-releases/paladin-security-successfully-transitions-one-largest-most-complex-healthcare

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