Garda World Security Reviews

I have been working at Garda World Security full-time for more than a year

Pros – The entry wage is pretty fair to be honest, they don't let you play out of your league and it is a very strict customer service oriented sites, unless if you are working downtown which is a very unique environment for each and every site. But they don't force you to do something you cannot handle.

Cons – I don't really see my self advancing to higher positions in this company, the more advance positions (such as mobile and screening) in this company need long term dedication with not half decent pay and a lot of work load. It is really a shame, when you realize you will jump aboard to other companies that are offering more.

Advice to Senior Management – I am fairly aware of the contract competition, but I would just like to say, It is a job, and not very much a career, the money is what most of the people are in here for.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Garda World Security full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Management is actually involved and cares what employees thing.

Cons – Some site are not suited for any guard and some people you work with are not theft good.

Advice to Senior Management – Remove the poor performers so the rest of us who do hard work can be seen.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Garda World Security full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – The pay is decent when you add up all the premiums, you get to work in different environment very other day, you meet different kind people if you're lucky you might get a good contract with a stable salary.

Cons – They don't care about their employees's we'll being, not a career job and money is more important then the staff. Have been working for almost 8 years, I've been in many life and death situation while on duty and I've never received a letter to acknowledge my action.

Advice to Senior Management – Start caring.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Garda World Security full-time for more than a year

Pros – Great social atmosphere. Diverse employee base from many nations. Flexible scheduling.

Cons – Disorganized management during continual reshuffling processes and contract negotiations. Improvements were made recently and stability is impoving.

Advice to Senior Management – Transparency and consistency would be appreciated.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Garda World Security as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – Garda are a huge international mult facet business. So you know they are not going anywhere like Aeroguard.

Cons – They are so big they don't take the time to build solid working relationships with thier staff and treat everyone like a number. Management sit in the back office and work with numbers then complain to the staff if they are not hitting the magical metrics that they need to look good. If you ask those Manager's how to change the numbers they will not be able to give any answers that add value.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen to your staff that work on the floor and have been doing the job for years. They are going to be able to tell you the areas of improvement required and where things need to get better. The so called management staff that work in the back offices who think they know the best thing for the business do not work on the floor in the actual work environment and do not know what they are doing. Management preach culture and values but do not uphold it or notify staff about what it is.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Garda World Security full-time for less than a year

Pros – The ONLY reason that I'm still here is the fact that it's full time and convient to my residence!

Cons – This company does not show any interest in their employee's and even try to leave you stranded at the job site for extra hours, without your knowledge!!

Advice to Senior Management – Work on your communication with your employee's PLEASE!!!!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Garda World Security full-time for less than a year

Pros – free water and a fan! A timeclock, handbook and uniform but very unrealistic performnce expections some of the crew guys are great some are just backstabbers and loyal to a very mean regime of goons

Cons – Idiot managers, vault and branch and district and regional all of em...stoopid. Very long hours in very unsafe vehicles absolutely no one thta thinks safety to go to no one large disconnect from the branch to Garda cash logistics.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen to your emplyees, follow the law..FLSA and MCA and FMSCA and get rid of labor agreement ,to the employees!!!!!UNIONIZE or get screwed

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at Garda World Security full-time for more than a year

Pros – Great place to help people get on a plane with less stress, and flexible hours. Good training, but anal retentive managers in some locations.

Cons – Poor hiring practices for managing positions...seniority is only prerequisite for advancement.

Advice to Senior Management – Less manipulation more cooperation...too much testing without trying to help employees really grow.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Garda World Security

Pros – A reasonable balance between work rotations, conditions of work average for the industry.
Administrative issues usually resolved quickly.

Cons – Not quite fully established with the correct positions / understanding for the high threat division.
Regular problems with equipment supply and cost cutting due to company bid policy

Advice to Senior Management – Correctly establish the high threat division and listen to much of the advice given by those put in management positions. Centralising all decision making only leads to problems, there is little point appointing managers or supervisors when they are not allowed to make decisions, this is reflected in the attitude of those further down the line toward the company.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Garda World Security

Pros – Garda offers various positions in various locations.
Friendly staff.
Understanding team.

Cons – No chances for advancement.
Sites require no specialties or training.

Advice to Senior Management – More opportunities should be available for advancement within the company.
There is little motivation at many sites to want to excel towards something.
In comparison to Paladin Security Garda lacks structure, organization and opportunities for the future. Part-time employment is all Garda is for many.