Careers at G4S

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Careers

Who are G4S?

G4S is a world-leading security and facility services company, providing bespoke security solutions and cutting-edge smart technology for customers in a wide range of exciting sectors.

Why work for G4S?

20 bn

Global turnover

31 k

UK + I Employees

6.5 k

Customers

Ready to be a woman in security?

Find out more about working in security. Hear from our team and search our open roles.

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Be part of something special

We offer an immense range of exciting, rewarding, long term career opportunities where the sky is truly the limit - you simply will not find this kind of career variety and diversity anywhere else.

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G4S Job Board

Think you’ve got what it takes? Browse our range of opportunities and find the perfect role for you.

Apprenticeships at G4S

At G4S, we invest in the training and development of our employees so that everyone reaches their full potential.

G4S Recognised as a Top Employer 2025

G4S Secure Solutions (UK) is proud to have been certified as a 2025 Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute which is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.

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Working at G4S

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What is it like delivering security for G4S?

We sat down with our security & events officers across the UK to find out more about day-to-day life at G4S and what it’s like to work for the world’s biggest security employer.

Career development & training at G4S

We wanted to show how exciting a career in security can be and decided what better way than to ask our team to share their stories of career development and growth within G4S.

Frontline Officers - Meet The Team

We asked our female colleagues to share their experiences of working in the security industry and common misconceptions.

How has the security industry changed?

We asked our G4S team to talk about how the security industry has changed over the years - here's what they had to say!

Celebrating diversity in security with G4S

At G4S we put diversity at the heart of our mission for security that serves everyone. We asked our colleagues to share their experiences of working in security to show what’s possible!

What benefits do G4S offer?

Renumeration

Support

Discounts at major retailers
Life insurance & health scheme
Employee assistance programme

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G4S Employee Referral Programme

Are you a current G4S employee? Do you know someone who would be perfect for a role with us? Click through and you could earn £500 per referral!

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Creating a Pathway to Employment

Find out how Zain was able to join the G4S events team through the Lancashire County Council Employment Support Service, and the support he received along the way!

What is it like working as a G4S employee for DWP?

Our Area Security Officers enjoy stable, regular shifts that you can plan your life around, and the opportunity to carve out a career with the biggest name in security.

Career Spotlights

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Iain - Contract Manager

Iain shares what's involved in his role as a Contract Manager and what type of engagement G4S security officers can expect from their managers.

Contract Manager - Jane

Jane shares her journey from starting as a frontline officer to becoming the Contract Manager for Manchester City football club.

Security Receptionist - Lizzie

Lizzie explains how she joined the security industry through the Covid pandemic and eventually became a security receptionist.

Paul - Account Manager

Paul explains what is involved in being an account manager, his journey to that role from the position of security guard, and the training he has received.

Salim - Employee Manager

Salim shares his journey starting as a relief officer to eventually becoming an employee manager.

Account Manager - Samera

Samera explains her journey to becoming a G4S Account Manager and shares some of her experiences while working in security.

Shah - Account Director

Shah talks through his 20-year G4S journey starting as a frontline security officer to eventually becomig an account director.

Theophilus - Operations Supervisor

Theophilus talks through the responsibilities of a control room supervisor and how he began as a doorman and progressed through the industry.

Thomas - Team Leader

Thomas explains what his role as a G4S Team Leader entails, the skills required to do the job and why he enjoys supporting members of the public.