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 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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Jul 18, 2011

Very miss leading and talked up.

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One reason G4S is a good company to work for, is it offers bennifits as well as a solid amount of hours.

Cons

One downside that I have seen is the big disconnect between cooperate and the actual employees and managers. In addition the manager I work for struggles to make and stick to schedules.

3.0

Jun 17, 2011

good

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We are paid well hourly

Cons

Long hours are a drag!

1.0

Jun 6, 2011

you are just a number

Security

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

they have big posts, benefits is that since they have big posts there is overtime available at some posts they pay overtime if work they pay without a problem uniform is free, as long as you return when fired or quit pay is good in some posts compared to other companies

Cons

when you are 1st hired they make you believe they are the best in the world , there are so many benefits, all an ilusion, when you begin you realize is not what they said at first. too much favoritism. depends if supervisor like you he work with you, if are not their ass kisser, they will make you work the worst schedules, do most of the work, while supervisor & their friends are doing nothing or doing the easy work while you are doing their job. supervisor dont respect employees. you have to be available 24 hours for them. you dont get a time or day of work before they require you to accept the position after you accept and you canot do all the shift they want , they say then why did you accept the offer?? hey am not sure all the posts supervisor and offices are same way i am only taling about m experience, you might get something good.

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