Walden's wage policy. Writer: "Publius". - Security Officer Walden Security Employee Review

3.0
Mar 15, 2015
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Pros

In the "new economy" Walden is a viable alternative to other low-end work such as food service or retail and some posts pay somewhat more than those other alternatives. Recent events and announcements in retail, however, will isolate Walden if it doesn't keep up.

Cons

Many to most posts pay at or near minimum wage, often to first-job applicants. Question the wisdom of paying those entrusted with the first level protection of people and property to entry level personnel of unknown honesty and diligence making minimum wage. This is a recipe for theft. Further, there is no wage advancement for merit or longevity. The only ways to advance are changing posts or seeking work elsewhere, resulting in high turnover and thus training officers for better paying security providers.

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5.0
Jul 12, 2026
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Pros

Walden has a family atmosphere and a great team attitude to get things done!! Everyone cares about the officers and wants to take care of the employees and customers.

Cons

None noticed during my experience here

4.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

From the start, I was """"over the moon"""" when I discovered Walden Culture valued our Officers over any client (within reason). Focus on Officer safety and more importantly, MORAL - over the money being paid to Walden; this illustrated to me that Walden is doing our industry correctly! As it should be; Setting the STANDARD! When I first came to walden I had a particular version of how the Security Industry operated. Walden showed me it could be so much better and, in my view, correct with integrity, honor, duty, and respect!

Cons

In my humble opinion, there needs to be a shake up with leadership, on the corporate level. Not being the """"knower of all things"""" of how a huge business should operate; from my stance various (managers/leaders) within the Human Resources, Information Technology, Learning & Development, and Benefits need to be HEAVILY evaluated. From my (lowly) perspective, I have interacted with multiple individuals under each of those respective departments that have expressed disappointment and/or distain with those that head said departments. Corporate is, and has been, getting WAY too """"top"""" heavy. This will only lead to toppling over later on... leading to a restructuring that already should have happened. Walden is expanding (AWESOME); with that: GREAT care needs to be considered within its management/leadership.

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