Does GardaWorld Federal Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GardaWorld Federal Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GardaWorld Federal Services. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GardaWorld Federal Services?

50% of GardaWorld Federal Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GardaWorld Federal Services 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GardaWorld Federal Services?

Armed Security Guard (9) , Security Officer (7) , Recruiter (6) , PSS (5) , Explosive Detection K9 Handler (4) , Pre-Board Screening Officer (4) , Protective Security Specialist (PSS) (3) , Security Guard (3) , Shift Leader (3) , Site Supervisor (3) , Technical Recruiter (3) , Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (2) , Explosive Detection Canine Handler (2) , K9 Handler (2) , Management (2)

What are the pros of working at GardaWorld Federal Services according to real employee reviews?

"Great pay in most positions" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good salary,best management bonuses system" ((in 5 reviews)); "Great staff!" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great coworkers" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GardaWorld Federal Services according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is the biggest problem" ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours with only 1 day off" ((in 4 reviews)); "leadership could improve and be a lot better." ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior management is horrible." ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed GardaWorld Federal Services locations?

McLean , Arlington , El Paso , Fort Bliss , Chicago , Saint Louis , Oklahoma City , Washington , McKinney , Houston , Calexico , Tracy , Pittsburgh , Miami , Kennesaw , Richmond Hill , Tysons Corner

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3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(93 total reviews)

Pete Dordal, Jr

60% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Work/Life balance

GardaWorld Federal Services has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 93 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GardaWorld Federal Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

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93 reviews

5.0

Aug 22, 2025

Great Employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great employers, treated well. Helped with family emergency!

Cons

No real cons, it is what you make of it.

2.0

Aug 20, 2025

Good Pay for the Work Load

Fixed%2fmobile guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High pay for a job with this experience level and difficulty.

Cons

Management, living conditions, job insecurity, whistleblower retaliation, occasional breach of contract.

3.0

Jul 2, 2025

Not enough pay, not enough support.

Explosive detection k9 handler

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Dog, team, training, and work. I love what I do.

Cons

No company credit card to charge for vet bills, training & licensing, travel expenses, training rate is lower than normal hourly rate, very little locations, no ability to move up, communication and support is lacking.

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