Does G4S pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, G4S employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at G4S. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at G4S?

52% of G4S employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated G4S 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at G4S?

Security Officer (692) , Security Guard (286) , Vigilante Patrimonial (97) , Custom Protection Officer (72) , Steward (51) , Upscale Security Officer (50) , Shift Supervisor (45) , CPO (42) , Security (42) , Armed Security Officer (40) , Event Safety Steward (37) , Supervisor (37) , Security Supervisor (36) , Vigilante (36) , Manager (31)

What are the pros of working at G4S according to real employee reviews?

"The pay was good and I did like the work but was limited to advance even though I passed every course offered" ((in 264 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 118 reviews)); "Health benefits are good." ((in 85 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 75 reviews)); "good colleague & team to work" ((in 42 reviews))

What are the cons of working at G4S according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management to work with" ((in 346 reviews)); "Long hours and very demanding" ((in 84 reviews)); "Its a slap in the face when some idiot gets paid more than you and has no training or experience." ((in 49 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 43 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 42 reviews))

What are employees saying about G4S layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about G4S layoffs and their outlook for job security at G4S in 2026.

What are the top reviewed G4S locations?

Buenos Aires , Córdoba , Pilar , Neuquén , Mendoza , San Martín , Campana , Olivos , Quilmes , Ramallo , Zárate , Rosario , San Luis , Las Heras , Río Grande , San Miguel , Gregorio de Laferrere

G4S reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,738 total reviews)

Ashley Almanza

78% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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G4S has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,738 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The G4S employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Dec 19, 2014

Good company, did everything that was promised

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Close to home. Nice atmosphere, friendly.

Cons

None, I have no cons at this time

1.0

Dec 17, 2014

Youth Care Worker

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working towards change in youth's life

Cons

Management sucks High turnover rate which means you will be mandated to stay and always out of staff to youth ratio Poor work environment Youth are not held accountable which creates blurred boundary lines Management undermining staff (taking authority away when dealing with youth appropriately) Unorganized Little opportunity for career advancement PTO is denied frequently Favoritism

1.0

Dec 9, 2014

Poor communication within the company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

overtime, shift pattern, leave away from them.

Cons

appreciation is not their, in it for the money, no help/ advise is given by company

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Transportation Officer - Armed (CA)

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