Women in security

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Become a champion in security

At G4S, we champion women in security. We're dedicated to leading change, breaking barriers and supporting each other every step of the way. We want more women to join our teams, caring for our communities, protecting customers and pursuing rewarding careers which offer opportunities to grow and develop. Join us in shaping our future together.

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Find out more about working in security at our women only recruitment day in London on Thursday, 3rd April 2025.

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Our Stories

We challenge

At G4S, we're committed to challenging the makeup of our workforce to attract and develop more women. We create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.

Read Emily's Story

We change

Working in security is different to what you might think. We’re working hard to change perception and help women find opportunities in security with G4S.

Read Pamela's Story

We champion

We come together and support each other. Championing women in security through internal programmes, networks and recognition schemes.

Read Kamelash's Story

Embracing opportunities

We provide our employees great incentives to help them succeed - training, health and wellbeing support, flexible shifts and networking opportunities and much more.

What we offer:

Hear From Our People

Frontline Officers - Meet The Team

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

HR Director - Bridget

We sat down with our SSUK HR Director to discuss the experiences of working in the security industry as a woman.

Security Receptionist - Lizzie

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

Account Manager - Samera

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

Mythbusting

Common Security Misconceptions

Is physical strength important?

Security is about interacting with people, therefore your people skills are far more important than physical strength. We need people who are friendly, empathetic, emotionally intelligent with negotiation skills. Speaking another language may also be useful.

Is it hard to juggle shifts around my family?

We understand that juggling your home commitments around work is important. We offer flexible shifts (shorter and split-shifts) to support our employees find the right balance for them.

Will I be the only woman?

We have many talented women working across G4S in a variety of roles. In some of our contracts over 40% of the security team are women. We also have a Women's network to encourage female dialogue, challenge any issues, and provide support and encouragement to each other. Historically, it was a male-dominated industry but the face of security is changing.

Are there career development opportunities?

If you have the talent and appetite to develop, we will support you. We have a great professional development pathway through our apprenticeship programme that offers a range of courses and qualifications. We also offer a mentor programme to ensure you have the right support and encouragement when you need it.

Is security a safe role?

Many of our security roles are customer service focused. In these roles, it is important to use your communication, interpersonal, and observation skills to prevent threats and defuse situations. Security is diverse. For example, you might work in a corporate office, a retail premises, or a sports stadium.