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 256 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 118 reviews)); "They have really good benefits" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 76 reviews)); "The training is good and often and helps with revalidation and building up skills." ((in 51 reviews))

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

"Long hours and a lot of time on your feet which could be challenging if not used to it." ((in 89 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 41 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 41 reviews)); "No communication with main office." ((in 35 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 34 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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4K reviews

3.0

Sep 10, 2012

Great for part time work or a as a second job

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Small teams allow for a more cohesive working relationship -Flexible schedule to fit the needs of the employees (school, kids, etc..)

Cons

-Low pay -Difficult to accomplish goals that involve corporate

3.0

Sep 9, 2012

An interesting company to begin a career in Security/Law Enforcement.

Cpo

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Salary much higher than most other companies- if you have the education/experience Uniforms provided/exchanged at no cost Free SORA training for new hires Diverse and varied clientele- many working environments from industrial to corporate etc.

Cons

Lack of supervision Poor management Issues regarding illness/injury Inability to coordinate with direct supervisors

5.0

Sep 8, 2012

Security Guard Work For G4s

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of posts and good pay for the work done.

Cons

There were no cons while I worked there.

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