Is Sunstates Security a good company to work for?

Sunstates Security has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 743 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at Sunstates Security to a friend and 81% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Sunstates Security have been left by employees working as Regional Manager , Operations Manager and Supervisor .

Does Sunstates Security pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sunstates Security employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sunstates Security. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sunstates Security?

84% of Sunstates Security employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sunstates Security 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sunstates Security?

Security Officer (183) , Operations Manager (44) , Security Guard (44) , Site Supervisor (30) , Account Manager (25) , Regional Manager (25) , Unarmed Security Officer (17) , Manager (16) , Site Manager (15) , Armed Security Officer (13) , Supervisor (13) , Business Development Manager (9) , Security Supervisor (7) , Unarmed Security Guard (7) , Security Officer - Site Supervisor (6)

What are the pros of working at Sunstates Security according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and close from home" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great benefits and laid back." ((in 53 reviews)); "Management is good the most part." ((in 45 reviews)); "they really care about their employees" ((in 21 reviews)); "The Managers care about their employees." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sunstates Security according to real employee reviews?

"Overtime is scarce and Upper Management lacks diversity." ((in 12 reviews)); "Supervisors are encouraged through money motivation rather than chosen for team leadership affinity and aptitude." ((in 12 reviews)); "A lot people talk about the pay but the pay could be better at any job." ((in 7 reviews)); "You get promoted with no pay increase, was there for 3 yrs and never got a raise, you get employee of the month and not told about it til a year later." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours." ((in 5 reviews))

What Sunstates Security locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Nashville , Ontario , Orlando , El Paso , Fort Lauderdale , Dover , Phoenix , Greensboro , Raleigh , Dallas

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4.3

84% would recommend to a friend

(729 total reviews)

Denis Kelly

90% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.3

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Compensation and benefits

Sunstates Security has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 729 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Sunstates Security employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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729 reviews

5.0

May 20, 2026

Great position, but needs more break coverage

Security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Post officer for Savannah SCAD account.Great position to work.

Cons

Need more break officers for posted officers.

Sunstates Security Response

Thanks for leaving a review. We're glad to hear you enjoy being part of the Sunstates team. Your feedback will be shared with the management team.

5.0

May 18, 2026

Flexible and Accommodating

Unarmed security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

It’s a wonderful site. Brandon is very accommodating. We work well as a team here!

Cons

The hot summer heat is hard.

Sunstates Security Response

Thanks for leaving a review. We're glad to hear you enjoy being part of the Sunstates team. Your feedback will be shared with the management team.

4.0

May 12, 2026

Great team with some management issues

Senior security officer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team Good amount of Overtime opportunities

Cons

Management was 5/10 A lot of Micro-Management for campus security

Sunstates Security Response

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Jobs at Sunstates Security

Security Officers - Full Time & Part Time - All Shifts - $18.84/hr.

Security Officers - PT - Weekend 2nd & 3rd Shift - $18.84/hr

Armed Security Officers - Part -Time - 1st Shift- $21.00hr.

Unarmed Security Officers - FT/PT/Flex - $16-$17/hr

Part-Time Armed Security Officer (Potential for Full-Time) – $27/hour

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Great position, but needs more break coverage

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