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Allied Universal is a utility company focusing on security solutions, protection services, and fire/life safety. Founded in 1965 and based in Santa Ana, California, the firm provides comprehensive security systems and services for various properties in the United States. Their offerings include card access systems, digital video recorders, cameras and monitors, programmable security controls, guards/human interfaces, and enclosures, mounts, and controls for diverse clientele such as office buildings, corporate campuses, retail centers, hospitals, and government facilities.

Under the leadership of CEO Steve Jones, Allied Universal has become an industry leader with 800,000 employees and an annual revenue of $18 billion. The company takes pride in its diverse workforce and its commitment to employee retention. Allied Universal offers competitive salaries within its industry and location, as well as a library of training seminars on various topics to ensure its staff stays well-equipped to handle the ever-evolving challenges in security and safety.

Allied Universal's mission statement

Allied universal provides unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses in our communities.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2024
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Always paid every week including overtime.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

No consistency to schedule!!!

Allied Universal benefits

Co-workers and job security if you could be comfortable with an inconsistent schedule.

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

I never met the CEO.

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

Developing a consistent schedule.

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

White shirt and tie,listened,comprehended,and asked questions.

How does your compensation at Allied Universal compare to the industry average?

$21.00 hoirly

What's the diversity at Allied Universal like?

No problem for me.

What brings you the most joy at Allied Universal?

Knowing that I met all the criteria and the scope of my work.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2024
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Get pay on time

Cons of working at Allied Universal

No one to defend the guards. Quick to replace.

Allied Universal benefits

32 BJ

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2024
Pros of working at Allied Universal

It is a paying job but other than that it us too big

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Very disorganized, having to enter payroll to get paid, not being able to get problems solved in various departments, billing, etc

Allied Universal benefits

Working at home

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

Nothing good they just feed you lies and there is a big smokescreen about problems and they are clueless

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Allied Universal

easy to get in anyone could get hired

Cons of working at Allied Universal

i worked in with the Allied Universal in Rosemoney and our HR Liz and my newbie manager at UL Josh Lawrence don’t respect hard worker and don’t care about employees they’re racists inadequate and under qualified for the positions they fill

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

nothing

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

Allied Universal need a whole rework on priotizing worke and rooting out the shoulder rubbing suits in office such as Josh Lawrence and Liz with HR in Rosemonet Allied Universal

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

nothing anyone can get hired

How does your compensation at Allied Universal compare to the industry average?

no they’ll lie and say it is but it isn’t

What's the diversity at Allied Universal like?

they’ll spam hire black people to get the diversity check and as a black man i don’t think they hire any qualified non ethnics either

What brings you the most joy at Allied Universal?

leaving going home

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Pros of working at Allied Universal

always work. provides employment for low skilled, low education officers and management . My client manager has manager has nearly 1000 shifts to fill every week, that's nearly 8000 labor hours with good, high quality, reliable employees. yea! Good luck with that!

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Because of the massive amounts of debt the company is carrying ,$14 billion dollars, from overpaid acquisitions , almost no in person training or education.

Allied Universal benefits

we really don't have many benefits,

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

most branch managers secretly harbor a lot of anger and resentment towards the company.

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

slow down on the CCDN'S , WRITE UPS. Creating massive anger. Forces quality people to leave. Then the company is left with all the trash.

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

minimal prep is needed, decent clothing.

How does your compensation at Allied Universal compare to the industry average?

Livable with overtime pay. Not a lot. Hours have always been correct. But first 24 hours of employment made 8 bucks per hr. but like i said company is barely profitable.

What's the diversity at Allied Universal like?

yes, many races, colors, nationalities, Hey they need people! Constant write ups and threats of write ups causes people to flee. Almost every site I've worked at, Threats about being disciplined.

What brings you the most joy at Allied Universal?

In the beginning I made quite a few friends, but then many were fired, When all they needed was some face to face communication. So the company has to hire more people to replace, and the extra expense. no really its the truth. people are terminated needlessly, Now, I really dont try to make friends anymore.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2024
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Some O.T. if you always say yes including little to no advance notice.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Management is poor. Little to no communications with employees unless you initiate it. Transferring from one contract to another takes months.

Allied Universal benefits

I am able to work primarily on the side of town I live in.

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

The former branch manager was a good person, open door policy. The managers didn't take it so well. Many considered it going over their heads.

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

More field training to include firearms practise for commissioned officers at a minimum of doing it quarterly, not once every 2 years prior to when your license expires

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

It was a cold call on my part. I had to wait on the state to receive my license prior to the actual hiring. The manager knew the company where I received my certification. So it was basically, in like flint.

How does your compensation at Allied Universal compare to the industry average?

Depending on the contracts the pay is well below a living wage and below the national average.

What's the diversity at Allied Universal like?

I'm all for it. Diversity within a company makes it a better enviorment, and builds a stronger work force.

What brings you the most joy at Allied Universal?

Knowing what my abilities are, working on both my strengths and weaknesses constantly while on or off my shift.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

I like working alone.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

They have very poor management.

Allied Universal benefits

I like working at night.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

None

Cons of working at Allied Universal

This is the most redundant company to ever work for. If you want a case system from 2001 and micromanaging 1 minute payroll entries, this is your place. Plus there's 16 case managers, ya have questions or problems, good luck.

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

They send out stupid pointless messages of the CEO rambling.

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

Less managers, more helpful to their employees, update the old fashion system.

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

Same as every other interview

How does your compensation at Allied Universal compare to the industry average?

Low

What's the diversity at Allied Universal like?

Poor, white men that were former law enforcement

What brings you the most joy at Allied Universal?

Coming home and not having to deal with them.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

if you are willing to bend over backwards for little reward, this is the place for you

Cons of working at Allied Universal

managementpretty much does not exist, nor does HR

Allied Universal benefits

some of the supervisors/captains know what they are doing

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

I have never had any contact with them. They do not ask for individual opinions.

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

Get rid of the very young managers in favor of those who know how to keep employees happy.

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

Don't even bother - look elsewhere

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

possible overtime.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

write ups, very heavy write ups, make you feel worthless. Everyone disciplining everyone. I've never seen anything like it.

Allied Universal benefits

wearing a uniform, sometime getting a free coffee at the convenience store.

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

Gay friendly. other than write ups and uniform ordering they don't do much.

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

Do something, Talk, Lead, Teach. Encourage. Answer Questions. But do Something Positive.

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

Be Clean and educate yourself.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Close to my residence.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

The institutionalized racism towards African Americans.

Allied Universal benefits

Location.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

The sense of belonging. It's something you need to work on, it does not just happen. For the most part the people are great.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Modernized rates of pay with the HAYS system.

Allied Universal benefits

Perkopolis

What do you like best about Allied Universal's CEO and the leadership team?

They are modern thinking and always open to speak with

How did you prepare for the Allied Universal interview?

Be Open and Honest

How would you improve Allied Universal's culture?

Ensure that current employees are treated as fairly as new employees.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

The atmosphere and the clients.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

The drive. Would like to be closer to home.

Allied Universal benefits

The availability to work with you. And meeting people

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Over time

Cons of working at Allied Universal

I love everything

Allied Universal benefits

Vacation with paid family paid leave and a lot more

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Team atmosphere, great support system.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Really no complaints

Allied Universal benefits

Working multiple posts & overtime

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Allied Universal benefits

Weekly pay

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Not much opportunity for employment growth or promotion. Can take quite a while to receive the license from the state. Medical/vision/dental insurance provided as an "benefit" from the company is definitely not worth it. State insurance provides more benefits than the private insurance which is just sad.

Pros of working at Allied Universal

Weekly pay. Management is usually understanding of needing a certain day off for educational purposes.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

working with some of my peers

Cons of working at Allied Universal

favoritism and verbal mistreatment

Allied Universal benefits

the percent off at various stores

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Benefits were great

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Management lacks leadership ; company sacrifices quantity of quality ; do not let you take or cash out time accrued .

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Providing service for the clients. Making sure they are satisfied.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Management team do not communicate and are big liars.

Allied Universal benefits

None. Again management need to be train on telling the truth.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

The company itself, great people, fantastic workers.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

The favoritism.

Allied Universal benefits

Being able to move up in positions quickly.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Great team

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Constant change of schedule

Allied Universal benefits

Discounts at stores and restaurants

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

I love how laid back the job is. Been with allied going on 3 years

Cons of working at Allied Universal

The way the head people act with us

Allied Universal benefits

Everything

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Being able to try your career within the companies and different branches and departments

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Last minute scheduling changing without the proper notification

Allied Universal benefits

The pay the benefits with it being a state to state company being able to apply for different positions

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Lots of OT

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Everything else

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Carrier Builder

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Improving In security services and building values

Allied Universal benefits

Health coverage ETC

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Set schedule, structured work environment, easily understood expectations.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Conflict prone environment among coworkers, minimal oversight by upper management leading to poor work quality at main headquarters which causes issues to trickle down to specific site locations.

Allied Universal benefits

Paid time off and also paid time off buy back if hours are not used as long as worker is hourly.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Some of my coworkers and some of the plant workers are so helpful when I ask a question

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Some acting like a boss

Allied Universal benefits

People

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Flexible schedule and ride accommodations

Cons of working at Allied Universal

No PTO or Vacation for security guards

Allied Universal benefits

Accrue sick time quickly

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2022
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Flexible time schedules

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Management can have improvements

Allied Universal benefits

Schedule to work any days I wanted

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2022
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Security Mobile Driver

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Stress and hours of 10 PM ti 6 AM

Allied Universal benefits

paid breaks, lunch, and free food

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros of working at Allied Universal

The job is easy depending on where you are and what kind of job you're working.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Sloppy management. Low pay.

Allied Universal benefits

Quiet weekends.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Consistent Employment .Having a schedule

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Inconsistent increases

Allied Universal benefits

Overtime availability

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2022
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Flexible Hours.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Allied Universal benefits

Medical

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

helping people in their request in the job

Cons of working at Allied Universal

nothing it's a dream job . only theirs some benefits they dont provide .

Allied Universal benefits

no benefit at all in the jobs ..

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Payment

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Personal which I don’t want to discuss here. Thanks

Allied Universal benefits

Personal I decided to leave for personal reasons

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Location

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Low pay, not enough to live on.

Allied Universal benefits

I have access to any room in the building

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Helping Patients

Cons of working at Allied Universal

I have nothing bad to say about this company.

Allied Universal benefits

Medical, Life Insurance plan and Leave with pay..

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Helping Patients

Cons of working at Allied Universal

I have nothing bad to say about this company.

Allied Universal benefits

Medical, Life Insurance plan and Leave with pay..

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

People, some tried to make the most of it.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Unstable, always felt like I would be let go at anytime.

Allied Universal benefits

Pay

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Overtime was easy to get no matter how long have you worked there

Cons of working at Allied Universal

No growth

Allied Universal benefits

Optional O.T

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Gives me the chance to go the extra mile in helping clients/customers.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Doing my routine tours.

Allied Universal benefits

I enjoy working in the administrative field.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Very professional and organized

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Employees never on time for relief

Allied Universal benefits

Nice fancy buildings I was working in

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

I enjoy the professional environment and being able to work in association with other likeminded individuals.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

I have not been fond of having to remind my superiors to pay me for my sick days and overtime.

Allied Universal benefits

My favorite perk is being able to interact with the residents of the building I do security for.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Flexible schedule

Cons of working at Allied Universal

No benefits or vacation time, low promotion opportunities, overworking

Allied Universal benefits

Flexible schedule

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Good support system

Cons of working at Allied Universal

Hard to get PTO scheduled

Allied Universal benefits

Free online courses to improve yourself

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

The dollar per hour and the paid weekly

Cons of working at Allied Universal

The lack of communication

Allied Universal benefits

Paid time off

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Cons of working at Allied Universal

No work life atmosphere, low low pay and several jobs while being paid one job

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

Great pay with even greater people.

Cons of working at Allied Universal

No permanent sites or routines.

Allied Universal benefits

The communication and teamwork I have to my co-workers.

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

interacting with the customers and prople

Cons of working at Allied Universal

management is unorganized and are unprofessional in a way that they go about doing things

Allied Universal benefits

the pay rate at certain post

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2021
Pros of working at Allied Universal

It’s easy and I have a SORA license

Cons of working at Allied Universal

The mall I worked at

Allied Universal benefits

I’m licensed and it was an experience

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    The inside scoop
    Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses in their communities. Their relationships with their employees and clients are at the heart of everything they do, each and every day. This dependable company offers security services, security systems, janitorial and staffing services.

    Allied Universal rankings

    Allied Universal is ranked #70 on the Best Utilities companies to work for in California list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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    Allied Universal salaries

    Average Allied Universal salary
    $15.44
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    $32,109 yearly
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    Allied Universal diversity

    9.9
    Diversity score
    We calculated Allied Universal’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Allied Universal’s workforce.
    Allied Universal diversity summary. Zippia estimates Allied Universal's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Allied Universal's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Allied Universal's workforce.
    • Allied Universal has 800,000 employees.
    • 38% of Allied Universal employees are women, while 62% are men.
    • The most common ethnicity at Allied Universal is White (61%).
    • 17% of Allied Universal employees are Hispanic or Latino.
    • 13% of Allied Universal employees are Black or African American.
    • The average employee at Allied Universal makes $32,109 per year.
    • Allied Universal employees are most likely to be members of the republican party.
    • Employees at Allied Universal stay with the company for 5.1 years on average.

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