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 decreased by 1% over the last 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 268 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 115 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 78 reviews)); "They have really good benefits" ((in 76 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 44 reviews))

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

"Long hours and very demanding" ((in 89 reviews)); "A number of managers don't seem to appreciate how their decisions will affect others ability to do their work" ((in 68 reviews)); "Its a slap in the face when some idiot gets paid more than you and has no training or experience." ((in 48 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 42 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 41 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.

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3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,737 total reviews)

Ashley Almanza

78% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

G4S has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,737 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).

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1.0

Nov 17, 2017

Tampa Citi Bank Contract- Stay Away If You Are Seeking a Professional Career

Rcc operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Working with other Veterans

Cons

- Terrible work/life balance. Hours varied all of the time (would work day-shift and then swith to overnights; even within the same week). - Poor management. Constant staffing issues, schedules changed throughout the week, fired people who put in their 2 week notice without replacement. - Treats you as numbers; not individuals. - There is a 3 week training period for Citi RCC positions. After, there is an oral board where you will be asked job- related questions. Many have been let go from this site for failing the oral board, after only being 3 weeks into the job. - The clients (Citibank) treat G4S security terribly, and require you to do their own job functions for them (where they make 6- figures or more). - Many have constant pay issues. Underpaid, lied to about compensation, and overtime not included in pay.

3.0

Sep 12, 2017

Shady at best

Armed security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is somewhat comparable to what we are there for. Could be paid more for the type of work but it'll do.

Cons

Long days that last 14 hours. Company doesn't seem to care about employees concerns or personal life forcing you to choose between your kids or your career.

1.0

May 4, 2017

Throw you under the bus in a heartbeat!

Armed security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

In the beginning pay and hours were good. Started out at 18+ an hour, good overtime.

Cons

After 2 years, pay was cut to 13+ an hour. Leadership was only interested in political correctness not the truth. No deduction for Social security disability , mandatory 401k that could not be accessed by employee until age 62. Keeping personnel on the roster long after they had been let go so the contract could be seen as fulfilled on paper.

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Tampa Citi Bank Contract- Stay Away If You Are Seeking a Professional Career

Shady at best

Throw you under the bus in a heartbeat!

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