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 252 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 115 reviews)); "They have really good benefits" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 77 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 41 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 92 reviews)); "A number of managers don't seem to appreciate how their decisions will affect others ability to do their work" ((in 72 reviews)); "No training provided at all" ((in 47 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 44 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((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.

G4S reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,738 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 3,738 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).

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4K reviews

3.0

Aug 18, 2015

Good old boys philosophy, a job not a career.

Custom protection officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good overtime when it's available and you aren't tied to a full time position. Decent benefits compared to similar companies. Free uniforms.

Cons

The company has a big disconnect between employees and management. Not much room for advancement unless you have a good "connect" politically in the company. The branch office routinely places incompetent workers in management positions over well qualified and experienced employees. Salary is low enough to live in a low income community.

2.0

Jun 20, 2015

Great company/ Poor Upper Management

Former manager - resigned

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company with potential growth and opportunities!!

Cons

High amount of favouritism, people in their roles are spread so thin, co workers working against each other.

2.0

May 20, 2015

Site Security Supervisor

Site security supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Stable employment. -Pay is decent for my area. -Health and Dental insurance is pretty good.

Cons

-G4S makes a point to be painfully cheap (I have a feeling similar companies are the same way). -Pay is still below national average. -They charge you for licensing and training (if your state requires it). -They value seniority over competency (they fired a great worker at my site to replace him with a terrible worker who had been with the company too long).

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