Item: G4S
Rating: 4
Author: Security Guard

Question 1

Does G4S pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at G4S?

Accepted Answer

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 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at G4S?

Accepted Answer

Security Officer (693), 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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The pay was good and  I did like the work but was limited to advance even  though  I passed every course offered" ((in 265 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 114 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 77 reviews)); "Health benefits are good." ((in 77 reviews)); "Good colleagues to work with" ((in 43 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and very very repetitive" ((in 88 reviews)); "A number of managers don't seem to appreciate how their decisions will affect others ability to do their work" ((in 71 reviews)); "Its a slap in the face when some idiot gets paid more than you and has no training or experience." ((in 46 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 42 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 41 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about G4S layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed G4S locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Atlanta, Tampa, Miami, Charlotte, Dallas, Jacksonville, Boston, Las Vegas, Nashville, San Antonio, San Francisco, Houston, Phoenix, Omaha, Boca Raton, San Diego, San Jose, Tulsa, Denver, Portland, Jupiter, Colorado Springs, Washington, Cincinnati, Columbus, Los Angeles, Orlando, Chicago, Richmond

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