Working at G4S company profile and information

Company overview

Website

G4S

Industry

Corrective & Security Services

Specialities

Integrated Security Services, Justice Services, Road Safety Services

Company size

1,001-5,000

Primary location

Melbourne, VIC

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. We have approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services.To explore a career with G4S, please visit g4s.com/careers-anz.To hear about life at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.

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Security Officer - Casual Bisbane

at G4S

Brisbane QLD

Based in our client's corporate office in Brisbane CBD, you'll provide concierge support in the day time + patrols and audit reporting duties at night

classification: Trades & ServicesTrades & Services

4d ago

Correctional & Operations Support Officers

at G4S

Mount Gambier, Mt Gambier & Limestone Coast SA

Work directly with prisoners + conduct daily searches and counts, do security patrols, write case notes and reports. No prison experience needed!

classification: Government & DefenceGovernment & Defence

16d ago

Our mission statement

G4S, an Allied Universal® Company is a world leading security and facility services company. For more than a century we’ve been helping keep communities safe and secure. We provide proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business.As one of the largest employers in the world, we leverage best practices and offer unparalleled expertise to clients and partners alike. 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.

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Explore G4S Careers

Watch this video to hear from our people about their roles and why they enjoy working at G4S.With a diverse workforce, our people are the heart of what we do, and we provide essential services in a range of complex environments.

Awards and accreditations

LearnX Awards - Best Training Program - Port Phillip Prison Initial Training 2023

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Reviews overview

3.0101 ratings in total

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76%

Rate salary as high or average

51%

Employees recommend this employer to friends

What’s it like working at G4S?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at G4S appreciate their colleagues and team members, noting that staff are polite and supportive. Pay is considered fair to above average, with opportunities for overtime. Some employees enjoy the variety of work, with different tasks and locations providing interesting experiences, and certain roles offer good work/life balance with flexible rostering arrangements.

However, there are some potential challenges. Management is frequently mentioned as an area for improvement, with issues around communication, support, and operational experience. Rostering can be inconsistent, with some employees experiencing week-to-week schedules and last-minute shift notifications. Training and onboarding processes could be more organised, and staffing levels can be lean at times. Additionally, equipment and facilities at some locations may be outdated, and communication between management and staff could be improved.

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Recent reviews

1.0

Court Security Officer

Apr 2026

Bendigo VIC 3550Less than 1 year in the role, current employee

A privleged role to be in, but ruined by Officers & Management who will make your life miserable.

The good thingsTravelling to other locations to work has been good, as well as Accomodation & Food being covered... but otherwise, not much else.

The challengesFavortism runs rampant in G4s and the Managers/Supervisors are all best mates, so you mess up with one, you mess up with all of them. Training is lazy and is past on to other Officers who aren't Qualified to provide training. Rumours are constantly spread about other Officers, and you cannot trust other Officers with anything. Some Officers have such inflated ego's that they cannot handle being told no either.

1.0

Facility Services Oer

Mar 2026

Karratha WA 67143 to 4 years in the role, former employee

Welcome to Team Toxic

The good thingsThe flight home was the only thing I enjoyed

The challengesPoor leadership Toxic workplace environment Cultural bias Lack of recognition Poor work conditions Poor rostering, week to week only

1.0

Security Supervsior

Feb 2026

Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA2 to 3 years in the role, current employee

Can we fix it - Not chance - think twice before you jump

The good thingsNot many, Going home at the end of the swing, Training very unorganized, no planning, staff do what they want, no back up form senior management, always short staffed

The challengesThe work location is old, everything breaks down, most of your time is dealing with broken of outdated equipment or systems. The camp, is second rate, 15 hour days, paid for 12, travel time not included. Senior Management are very poor, there only focus is numbers of staff on duty so they can charge the client.

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