Job Description
Overview
Join one of the fastest-growing and largest privately-held security companies in the U.S.! Since 1998, Sunstates Security has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments while being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in 2021 and 2022.
At Sunstates Security, we're committed to hiring, developing and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce. As a result, our employees are skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing clients with flawless security service and the peace of mind that comes with it. We work hard to recruit and to retain the best and the brightest people for each client and every site location. We instill in our employees the Sunstates promise to provide a safe, disciplined and friendly work environment with an opportunity for career advancement. If you're searching for a career with challenging and rewarding opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. As a proactive security partner for some of the country's leading companies and organizations, we provide careers for talented people to become part of a successful, growing company.
Job Skills / Requirements
Must have a reliable means of transportation and be willing and able to travel to any site in the Portland metropolitan area any of the seven days of the week. The preferred candidate will have availability for short notice work and call outs, outstanding customer service skills, a valid driver’s license and clean record. Reliability and dependability are a must for these positions.
- A minimum of 1 year of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience is preferred.
- Must be willing to work a minimum of two of three shifts (day, swing, graveyard), hiring preference will be given to candidates who have 3rd shift (graveyard) availability.
- Must possess a current DPSST unarmed security license; a current CPR certification is a plus.
- Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time and distance.
- Can mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure.
- Is generally comfortable using computer systems; experience with access control, wireless device tag scanning and Microsoft Office software is a plus.
- Read and understand written instructions and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form and in a timely manner across a variety of platforms.
- Exceptional Report Writing Skills.
- Willing and able to work holidays and weekends.
- Willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Able to work independently.
- Clean background, and drug screen.
Education Requirements (Any)
High School diploma or equivalent
Certification Requirements (All)
Oregon DPSST License
Additional Information / Benefits
The Sunstates customizable benefits package includes the following minimum components:
- Affordable Care Act compliant Medical Benefits Program
- Dental Insurance Program
- Free Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Bereavement Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Direct Deposit or Pay Cards
- Employee Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee of the Month Award
- Education Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Involvement Initiatives
- Management Mentoring and Support
- Career Advancement
- 401K program
Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions (as personally verified by Site Managers) are invited to join our security team. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans!
This is a As Needed position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.