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 267 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 114 reviews)); "They have really good benefits" ((in 82 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 79 reviews)); "The training is good and often and helps with revalidation and building up skills." ((in 50 reviews))

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

"Poor management to work with" ((in 340 reviews)); "Long hours and very very repetitive" ((in 86 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 44 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 39 reviews)); "No communication with main office." ((in 36 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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4.0

Feb 17, 2012

great place to start or to work as you go to school

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy to move up or relocate Flexible work schedule allows for someone who wants to go to school and work a full time job Management tries to accommidate your needs

Cons

Some places the pay is low and does not match the work done Can take a while to get hired on and even longer to be placed at permenant site

2.0

Feb 6, 2012

ok not the best it's a job.

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

on your own most of the time. and they will heir just about anyone.

Cons

you have to wear a gold whistle and the customer treats you like dirt. It take the company forever to do anything.

2.0

Jan 31, 2012

Just a paycheck

Security

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady monday to friday Ok pay Easy job

Cons

No holiday pay getting stuck if no one shows up Tons of dumb policies Incompetent managers They make you sign a contract saying they can do whatever they want you to do whenever.

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