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
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Sunstates Security is currently hiring ALL shifts Security Officer in the Kingsport, TN area. These positions offer a starting hourly rate of $16.25/hr with weekly pay.
Requirements
- Must have open availability including weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
- TN Security License preferred but not required
- At least 3 years of security, military, or law enforcement experience required
- 1 year of supervisory experience required
- Exceptional customer service skills and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Must be computer literate and have basic computer skills
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Candidates with a clean driving record are a plus
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Train and work 2-3 different locations in the downtown area
- Ensure the security of the area
- Ensure the rules and regulations are followed
- Report writing (daily activity, incident, visitor logs, maintenance items, etc.)
- Checking in visitors, ensure policies are followed, foot patrols, access control
- Monitor CCTV cameras and equipment
- Other duties as assigned by management
A Security Officer may perform a multitude of duties as specified by the Post Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The Security Officer will read and become extremely knowledgeable of Post Orders and SOP, and will be able to act quickly and efficiently according to such directives.
Education Requirements (All)
High School diploma or equivalent
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 job reports to the Manager
This is a position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekends.