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Our employees

G4S, part of Allied Universal®, is a global business with operations in more than 85 countries. We employ more than 800,000 people, making us one of the world's largest private employers.
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In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expands Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through the company’s vast network of more than 800,000 employees, we leverage global best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues of $18 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.

The majority of our employees are in frontline roles, with the number of managers and supervisors varying depending on the nature of each business and the extent to which technology is deployed.

Diversity and inclusion

We work hard to promote diversity in all that we do and ensure our working environment is an inclusive one.
Our diversity and inclusion strategy recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion to our longer-term business success because the skills and talents needed to lead, develop and grow a global business are found in people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Visit our diversity and inclusion page for more information. 

Our UK Gender Pay Gap Report (PDF 639.7 KB) outlines our average gender pay gap for the ten legal entities in scope in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017.

Our specialists

Our global network of specialists are highly skilled experts in their field.  

We are proud of our talented and knowledgeable experts, who are at the cutting edge of how G4S is shaping the future of professional security.

Our people

G4S, part of Allied Universal®, is a global business with operations in more than 85 countries. We employ more than 800,000 people, making us one of the world's largest private employers.
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Our employees

Our employees and services touch the lives of others every day, providing crucial services to keep them safe and secure.
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