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GardaWorld is the world's largest private security and risk company. They have over 100,000 professionals to serve their clients. Gardaworld is on the mission to make the world a safer place, and its vision is to guard their clients' assets. Their services include physical security, security products, pandemic response, security alarms, and more. To provide the best security service, they need the best professionals to whom they offer excellent benefits, including; life insurance, paid holidays, sick leaves, flexible schedule, laptops & cellphones, and much more.

Company - Private
$1B to 2B
Large
Multiple locations
1995
Stéphan D. Crétier
What departments GardaWorld employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation66.9%
Administrative33.1%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do GardaWorld employees have before joining?
Years of experience at GardaWorld: Newcomers: 25%, Experiencers: 18%, Experts: 23%, Veterans: 34%. GardaWorld employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did GardaWorld employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before GardaWorld: AlliedBarton Security Services, Bank of America, Brinks. Typical GardaWorld employees have worked at AlliedBarton Security Services.
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AlliedBarton Security Services
Bank of America
Brinks
What industries did GardaWorld employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of GardaWorld: Investigation / Security Companies, National Security, Commercial Banking Companies, Niche Retailers, Transportation Support Companies. GardaWorld employees most likely come from a Investigation / Security Companies industry background.
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Where did GardaWorld employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at GardaWorld: Small: 19%, Medium: 13%, Large: 68%. Most GardaWorld employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at GardaWorld study?
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Where did employees at GardaWorld study?
American Military University
Florida Atlantic University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at GardaWorld?
Time employed at GardaWorld: <1: 10%, 1-3: 31%, 4-8: 44%, 9-13: 5%, 14-20: 5%, 20+: 5%. Most GardaWorld employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does GardaWorld rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at GardaWorld: 78.7% Male and 21.3% Female. Age ratio at GardaWorld: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 58%, 31-40: 22%, 41-50: 12%, 51-60: 7%, 60+: 1%. GardaWorld rates - 3.7% less female than the industry average. Most GardaWorld employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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What are the top roles at GardaWorld?
Top roles of GardaWorld: Vault Teller, Driver, Branch Manager, Driver Messenger, Teller. The top role at GardaWorld is Vault Teller.
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Vault Teller
Driver
Branch Manager
Driver Messenger
Teller

Career advancement

How does GardaWorld rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at GardaWorld: very low. GardaWorld ranks very low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
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What companies do GardaWorld employees go on to work at?
Future employers of GardaWorld: Allied Universal, Bank of America, Brinks, G4S, GardaWorld Cash Services. People who work at GardaWorld most typically go on to work for the Allied Universal.
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Bank of America
Brinks
G4S
GardaWorld Cash Services

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When was GardaWorld established?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1995.
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What industry is GardaWorld in?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
they’re in Marketing/Advertising/PR.
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Where is the headquarters of GardaWorld?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
It’s in Montreal, QC (Canada).
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What’s the gender distribution at GardaWorld?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
21.3% female, 78.7% male.
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I’d like to know how much GardaWorld makes per year.
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
They make $1b to 2b
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Who is the CEO of GardaWorld?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Stéphan D. Crétier.
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What’s the average length of tenure at GardaWorld?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Typically 4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did GardaWorld employees work for?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Large companies before GardaWorld.
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what are the chances of career advancement at GardaWorld?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
i think very low.
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Top future employers of GardaWorld employees?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Allied Universal, Bank of America, Brinks, G4S, GardaWorld Cash Services, Loomis, SOC, U.S. Security Associates.
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Where did employees work before joining GardaWorld?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Aegis Defence Services, AlliedBarton Security Services, Bank of America, Brinks, GardaWorld Cash Services, J.B. Hunt, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., US Army.
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What’s the average age at GardaWorld?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
i think it’s 21-30.
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Where did most of GardaWorld employees go to school?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
American Military University, Florida Atlantic University, Morton College, The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), University of Phoenix-Utah.
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What’s GardaWorld’s business mission statement?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
"Being a part of our team means having the qualities and skills to match the company’s ambition, agility and culture of excellence. At GardaWorld, there are many challenges and just as many opportunities of professional advancement.".
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I'm not sure but I am not applying bcz the career advancement chances are low😟
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A year ago
No advancements😔
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A year ago
difficult to climb up the career ladder
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Can a general manager initiate an alcohol test if employee is under the suspicion of drinking on the job?
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A year ago
Yes, a general manager will initiate an alcohol test if employee is under the suspicion of drinking on the job.
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A year ago
Yes, if that person show signs if being intoxicated
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I was wondering if the company requires a background check
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A year ago
For some of the contract sites yes, there's reliability clearance required
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A year ago
I got a background check, and I had to take a government exam after 90 days which I thought was easy if you study enough.
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Hey! I just wanna vent about the biggest shortcoming that I faced at my previous job. and yes.. that was nothing other than 'underpaid'. 😟 Literally, I couldn't made through this and i just left. For this i need sincere opinion about the pay package here.. no sarcasm plz
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A year ago
chance to make some good amount of money
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A year ago
I'm happy to hear that😊
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I have heard that they are very concerned about employees' safety. I applied bcz of this😵
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A year ago
a good initiative😎
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A year ago
really appreciable😊
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Sometimes the hiring process can be really lenthy.👀 Anyone care to share personal experience with the hiring process.
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A year ago
no too long😶
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A year ago
may depends on the post😔
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how long does it take to get hired from start to finish at this place
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A year ago
exactly what I wanted to say. it depends, no specific length
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A year ago
it took me 3 days
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How is the working environment? routines are hectic or flexible?
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A year ago
sometimes, the workload is high, but usually flexible to work
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A year ago
may be challenging at times 😶 but usually flexible
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What about retirement plan?? 😖
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A year ago
401k plan with Wells Fargo
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A year ago
I wasn't there long enough to make an investment in it.😔
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l've heard that there is a lack of staff. I mean really?😟
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A year ago
might be at times when the staff was less
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A year ago
There is a high turnover of employees.
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Do they offer some sort of tution reimbursement??
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A year ago
never heard of this
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A year ago
I think.. NO😶
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Most of the companies require drug test. what's the rule here?
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A year ago
drug test is mostly done
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A year ago
yeah.. you require to pass the drug test😌
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I was wondering if there are enough benefits to prefer this company over the others?
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A year ago
I'm sure you'll love working here😍
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A year ago
the benefits are enough 😊
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How it feels working here??
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A year ago
it's a part of work.. nothing unusual😶
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A year ago
there are low and high times,, but overall it's fine
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is it hard to get a raise here?
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A year ago
not really, but it's very rare
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A year ago
I am yet to receive a raise. but I heard it does happen
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I have recently applied for a post here. and I was just wondering about the interview process.
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A year ago
mostly phone screening first
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A year ago
it may vary, or depending on position'😔
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I've heard that they offer a decent package of benefits.😲
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A year ago
wow. that's great and quicker than the most companies.😇
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A year ago
benefits are good😊
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does the company provides training?
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A year ago
yes, they do.
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A year ago
6 weeks and if you fail a test during this time you're done
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someone told me that they have lot of sites to work. that's good for me.😵
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A year ago
yes. good if you are a student 😇
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A year ago
yup.. true😊
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Hi! I wanna know about the best part of working at this company. Any comments plz😖
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A year ago
some coworkers are enjoyable to work with😊
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A year ago
Really good environment 😍
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Have anyone heard that the Job culture is very laid back??😖
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A year ago
yup. enjoy your day as you go.😊
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A year ago
easy going work culture😇
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My friend is just tired of switching from days to nights every week. Isn't that difficult to adjust with this routine?
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A year ago
i wonder how the employees manage this routine
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A year ago
that's strange
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I have heard that it's a good starter job for student and retired folks😵
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A year ago
they welcome women, students, and retirees to join their team,😊
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A year ago
good opportunity for students😇
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Not sure if this is true but I would really appreciate if i can get proper training while working here. My friend just convinced me to apply here.
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A year ago
your friend just did the right thing😊
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A year ago
welcome onboard..😎
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what's the interview like at this place
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A year ago
You meet with three managers answer their questions and then the managers decide who you will work for
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A year ago
couple of image test, but overall good experience👌
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I’m looking to move into this company and I need your advice about the availability of overtime. Is it mandatory?
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A year ago
mandatory overtime doesn't exist here
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A year ago
My friend works here and he is not forced to do overtime
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Someone told me that the employees also get yearly Bonus. I'm excited
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A year ago
I always wishedd for bonuses..😄
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A year ago
I hope that i can get some
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Does anyone know about EAP and life insurnace ?
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A year ago
EAP is also good😍
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A year ago
it's reasonably good
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what's the work schedule like
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A year ago
the work schedule is not as hectic as other companies
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A year ago
I worked a lot of 12 hour night shifts
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I already have a job but seeking to work as a part timer. what are the chances here?
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A year ago
some sites offer this😌
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A year ago
some employees work as part time
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how is their benefit package
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A year ago
Full benefit
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A year ago
They offer Unlimited PTO to their employees
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Hi all! I have recently applied for the post of security officer. Can anyone share their interview experience? thanks in advance
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A year ago
for me the questions were straight forward😊
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A year ago
it was very professional.
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how is the work life like at this place
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A year ago
Professional
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A year ago
Helping people and Maintain the cleanliness of the place and find solutions to the problems
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how can I apply
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A year ago
online and in the office by phone
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A year ago
you can apply directly on their career site
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Is there any opportunity to have a pay raise?? Does anyone know?😟
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A year ago
what's better than having a pay raise?? just enjoy
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A year ago
it shows they really care about their employees
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how is the pace of work like at this place
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A year ago
fast paced environment
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A year ago
it depends most times. but can be very slow tho
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