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 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at G4S?

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)

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 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))

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

"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))

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.

What are the top reviewed G4S locations?

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

G4S reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(3,739 total reviews)

Ashley Almanza

81% approve of CEO

43% 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

2.9

Career opportunities

G4S has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,739 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 Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

May 1, 2020

A Good Place To Start A Career

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Something new everyday. Benefits. Job security. Good Training.

Cons

Long (but not impossible) days.

5.0

Jun 30, 2019

I'm very happy in my position.

Flex officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being a flex let's me work many different sites and keeps it interesting. Plenty of overtime usually available. Management will work with you if you have a personal emergency but it's a two way street. Recent change to flex pay is not a site rate but a fixed rate currently 16 starting. Management is a solid crew and know their stuff.

Cons

Favoritism....a few officers who should of been fired numerous times for the client saying there not welcome back on almost every contract. But they never say no to a call in so they stay. Very strict regulations for armed officers. Just because someone is a vet with deployments doesn't mean they should be trusted to be armed.

1.0

Apr 12, 2019

Either run from this place or join the McDonalds grads

Uso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is nothing good about this place.

Cons

Horrible, they will tell you that you'll get uniforms, but don't hold your breath. If you do get one it will be well used and won't fit. If you were spanked as a child for any reason, I don't care if it was 40 years ago, you better tell them or you'll get fired. If you don't remember because it was so long ago, it's probably better to put something down. Don't expect to get paid on time or at all.

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Either run from this place or join the McDonalds grads

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