Is Securitas a good company to work for?

Securitas has an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5, based on over 8,577 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at Securitas to a friend and 35% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Securitas have been left by employees working as Security Account Manager , Human Resources Manager and Operations Supervisor .

Does Securitas pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Securitas employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Securitas. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Securitas?

48% of Securitas employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Securitas 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Securitas?

Security Officer (2074) , Security Guard (1177) , Unarmed Security Officer (205) , Unarmed Security Guard (128) , Agent de sécurité (110) , Security Supervisor (97) , Account Manager (86) , Supervisor (86) , Site Supervisor (82) , Shift Supervisor (71) , District Manager (63) , Vigilador General (63) , Flex Officer (55) , Manager (51) , Security (46)

What are the pros of working at Securitas according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay that's adjusted based on area eg: city contracts pay more than rural." ((in 528 reviews)); "Flexible hours and over time" ((in 188 reviews)); "Met some great people and was taught a lot" ((in 167 reviews)); "Great coworkers who're in the same boat as you just looking for a honest living." ((in 91 reviews)); "flexible scheduling and plenty of hours" ((in 75 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Securitas according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management HR is horrible" ((in 510 reviews)); "Poor communication and no enough hours because I can only work overnights hours." ((in 125 reviews)); "Even if they can be downsides our managers do overcome them as they are nor very bad" ((in 111 reviews)); "can sometimes send guards to cover assignments with little or no training regarding the site." ((in 83 reviews)); "Bad supervisors will leave you in a jam and will leave with the responsibility of their jobs" ((in 80 reviews))

What are employees saying about Securitas layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Securitas layoffs and their outlook for job security at Securitas in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Securitas locations?

Los Angeles , New York , Seattle , Boston , Houston , San Jose , Chicago , San Diego , Atlanta , Austin , Phoenix , Portland , Indianapolis , San Francisco , Las Vegas , Denver , Dallas , Columbus , Minneapolis , Charlotte , Ontario , Orlando , San Antonio , Salt Lake City , Redmond , Cambridge , Cincinnati , Sacramento , Kansas City , Saint Louis

Securitas reviews

3.0

48% would recommend to a friend

(4,657 total reviews)

Jorge Couto

38% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Securitas has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,657 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Securitas employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews

2.0

Feb 15, 2026

It’s a pay check

Sergeant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers make the job bearable.

Cons

Management is hands off an incapable of giving direction.

Securitas Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear your coworkers have made a positive impact on your experience. We’re sorry to hear you feel management has not provided enough direction. Clear communication and leadership are important to us, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.

2.0

Feb 11, 2026

Great until moved to MSO

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Constant work Easy entry into job Most sites are chill

Cons

Getting moved to Mobile Security Officer sucks, you don't have a set site and are bounced around daily. Pay can be inconsistent Some sites suck Not many openings in Washington

Securitas Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve found steady work, an easy entry process, and positive experiences at many of our sites. We understand that being moved into a Mobile Security Officer role and changes in site assignments can be challenging. We also appreciate your comments regarding pay consistency and site experiences. Your feedback helps us continue improving communication, scheduling, and overall employee experience.

5.0

Feb 11, 2026

Great

Project engineer i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team oriented and family like.

Cons

Daunting amount of tasks in short time frame

Securitas Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the team-oriented, family-like environment — that’s something we strive to foster. We also understand that workloads can sometimes feel overwhelming. We appreciate you sharing this and will continue working to ensure expectations, support, and resources are aligned so our teams can succeed without feeling overextended. As a valued employee if there is anything else you'd like to add please feel free to contact our leadership team at comments@securitasinc.com.

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