Question 1

Is G4S a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

G4S has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 5,055 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at G4S to a friend and 44% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about G4S have been left by employees working as Event Safety Steward, COVID-19 Test Operative and Steward.

Question 2

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 been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

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 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at G4S?

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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)

Question 5

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 256 reviews)); "some good people but constructed by lack of vision and leadership" ((in 118 reviews)); "They have really good benefits" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good salary and cool environment bosses are great" ((in 76 reviews)); "The training is good and often and helps with revalidation and building up skills." ((in 51 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Long hours and a lot of time on your feet which could be challenging if not used to it." ((in 89 reviews)); "Long hours sometimes some very boring work and dealing with people that can be difficult." ((in 41 reviews)); "Some supervisors are bad" ((in 41 reviews)); "No communication with main office." ((in 35 reviews)); "Absolutely no work life balance" ((in 34 reviews))

Question 7

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 8

What G4S locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Cheltenham, Worksop, Burnley, Stevenage

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