Security Officer Hiring Event - 06/23/2025 - 10 AM - 2 PM - $18- $18.50/hr (#89)

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 hosting a Hiring Event for Security Officers on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10:00am - 2:00pm! 

Meet with hiring managers for full-time, part-time, and flex positions in the Mount Pleasant, SC area.  All days and shifts are available, with a pay rate of $18- $18.50/hr, with weekly pay.  Must be available on weekends. 

Hiring Event Location:

3850 Bessemer Road Suite 200

Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Hiring Event Times: 

Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10:00am - 2:00pm

This is a walk-in event.  Come prepared to interview with our hiring manager. Job offers will be made the same day!

Please complete an application prior to the event on our career page: https://www.sunstatessecurity.com/careers/join-our-team/

Industry-leading employee benefits that include weekly pay, 401k savings plan with a company match, affordable medical, dental, & vision benefits, employee referral bonuses, paid time off, premium holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and more - available for qualified candidates!

General Requirements:

• One year of Security, Military, or Law Enforcement experience is required!
• Have reliable means of transportation and communication.
• Full Covid 19 vaccination preferred 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional appearance
• Must regularly stand or walk for extended periods of time and distance.
• Must always be accessible for phone communication.
• Mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in the area of responsibility.
• Read and understand written instructions and communicate information and ideas in clear and concise written form.
• Willing and able to work holidays and weekends
• Willing to work in all weather conditions 
• Able to work independently 
• Clean background, ability to pass a pre-employment evaluation, and pass random drug screens

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patrols assigned areas on foot, in assigned motor vehicle, or other specialized vehicle to ensure personal, facility, and access control security.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to ensure proper functioning; uses keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
• Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or compliance with the policy.
• Watches for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations; contacts emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required.
• Remains alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
• Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or street lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
• Patrols and monitors assigned parking areas and/or parking garages to provide public security and assistance.
• Prepares routine, standardized reports.
• May provide specialized security in a special operational area, requiring specific knowledge of the operating environment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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

Certification Requirements (All)

Drivers 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!

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance