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 260 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 119 reviews)); "Health benefits are good." ((in 86 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 76 reviews)); "great team and fast paced" ((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 86 reviews)); "A number of managers don't seem to appreciate how their decisions will affect others ability to do their work" ((in 72 reviews)); "Its a slap in the face when some idiot gets paid more than you and has no training or experience." ((in 53 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 45 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 44 reviews))

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What are the top reviewed G4S locations?

Buenos Aires , Córdoba , Pilar , Neuquén , Mendoza , San Martín , Campana , Olivos , Quilmes , Ramallo , Zárate , Rosario , San Luis , Las Heras , Río Grande , San Miguel , Gregorio de Laferrere

G4S reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,738 total reviews)

Ashley Almanza

78% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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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

2.0

Oct 10, 2012

You're a Security Guard, what'd you expect?

Custom protection officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job. There's not too many out there right now.

Cons

Extremely low pay for the amount of Military/Law Enforcement experience required. Hiring process is long and tiresome if you include the mandatory license classes taught by elderly security "officers" who know very little about anything at all, much less security. Shift supervisors are incredibly incompetent and will regularly make scheduling errors and then blame their mistakes on you. There is absolutely no room for advancement or any kind of growth. If you are incompetent, lazy, over weight, have zero drive to better yourself and have a superiority complex; you will fit in splendidly. You wear a golden whistle and straw hat for god's sake.

2.0

Sep 8, 2012

Typical contract security company.

Custom protection officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They seem to pay slightly better than most security outfits.

Cons

The cons are many. The corporate office doesn't really care about the officers out in the field. Road captains and supervisors are always trying to find any little thing to write you up on. Having to have a firearms license for client sties that are NOT armed is ridiculous. Clients seem to make up their own rules without notice. Overall, the management sucks. The benefits are quite lousy and don't expect any kind of raise unless the site you work offers raises. When raises are given they are usually very small and given by the clients, not G4S. Cost of insurance increased every year I worked for the company, thus your raise was pretty much offset by the increase. G4S offers a 401K plan, but does not match contributions. Don't go to G4S expecting a career.

3.0

Jul 15, 2012

Great job for students

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Part time job for students

Cons

This job is very difficult and discouraging job

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