Security Officer
G4S
£12.48 per hour
Manchester, M60 1PR
Full time, part time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by students
- Proper training
About G4S
G4S is a security company. They provide specialist security and facilities management services for businesses.
Job description from G4S
Salary: £12.48 per hour
Working Hours: Permanent, Part-Time: 28.5 hours - Monday 08:30-19:00, Friday 08:00-18:30 and Saturdays 07:00-14:30 (3 days per week)
Location: Manchester Magistrates Court, Manchester, M60 1PR
G4S Facilities Management are recruiting a Security Officer on a full-time, permanent basis based in Manchester.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, an excellent communicator and capable of working both independently and as part of a team to ensure safety across the site.
To be successful for this role, you MUST have an SIA Door Supervisor badge to be able to progress to the next stage.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring safety of staff, the building and assets.
- Completing searches using hand wands, metal detector arches and x-ray equipment.
- Maintaining secure environments with regular internal and external building patrols.
- Car Park access control.
- Monitoring CCTV.
- Responding to and dealing with emergency situations and completing incident reports.
- Preparing Visitor passes.
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
- SIA Door Supervisor badge
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
- Progression, training and development catered to you
- Charity Work - 1 Volunteering day, Match-IT and Payroll Giving
- Uniform Provided
- Refer A Friend incentives
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
- Subsidised healthcare plan.
- Confidential Counselling Services
- 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
- Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Job insights from Breakroom
Security guards
Security guards make sure that people, buildings and valuables are safe
What you’ll do as a security guard:
- Be alert and observant
- Be polite and deal with customers or the general public
- Be responsible for public safety and security
- Pass background checks and required tests
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Anti-social hours
- Night work
- Wearing a uniform
- Working alone
- Wearing protective clothing
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do G4S pay security officers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
71% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do G4S pay security officers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
51% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do security officers at G4S get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what G4S pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and December 2025.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do security officers at G4S get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
84% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do G4S pay security officers sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do security officers at G4S do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
70% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do security officers get of their shift pattern at G4S?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 35% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 14% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 47% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do security officers at G4S worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
74% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do security officers at G4S get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for security officers at G4S to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for security officers to book a holiday at G4S?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
73% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do G4S managers change security officers shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
72% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for security officers to take sick leave at G4S?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is security officers at G4S job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
85% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and May 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working as security officers at G4S good if you have caring responsibilities?
Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do security officers at G4S feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do security officers at G4S get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
54% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for security officers to work at G4S?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
54% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do security officers at G4S enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
67% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do security officers at G4S recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do security officers get enough training when they start at G4S?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are security officers given support to progress at G4S?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 73% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do security officers think G4S head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
89% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do security officers feel well informed about how G4S is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What G4S employees say about their job
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Best thing
Hours
Worst thing
Others telling you how to do your job even though you’ve worked in that roll longer than them. Don’t know company policy or the client thinking they know better
Security officer at G4S, July 2025
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Best thing
I can take time off when I want to
Worst thing
Stressful and long hours
Steward at G4S, May 2025
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