Is Sunstates Security a good company to work for?

Sunstates Security has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 746 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Sunstates Security to a friend and 80% 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 decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sunstates Security?

83% of Sunstates Security employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sunstates Security 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sunstates Security?

Security Officer (185) , 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 (8) , 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 53 reviews)); "Management is great" ((in 47 reviews)); "Great benefits and laid back." ((in 46 reviews)); "they really care about their employees" ((in 23 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)); "My supervisor was extremely disrespectful and did not always communicate with us." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay could be a bit higher but it can be balanced out with optional overtime" ((in 6 reviews)); "They expect you to always be at work even on your off days and there are no pay increases" ((in 5 reviews)); "Communication is almost non existent, politics and favoritism is rampant." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Sunstates Security locations?

Raleigh , Charlotte , Savannah , Greensboro , Dallas , Houston , Cincinnati , Atlanta , Nashville , Orlando , Winston-Salem , Newark , Roanoke , New York , Phoenix , Durham , El Paso , Ontario , Portland , Fort Lauderdale , Fort Mill , Austin , San Antonio , Dover , Salt Lake City , Albuquerque , Maxton , Fort Worth , Indianapolis , Peoria

Sunstates Security reviews

4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(731 total reviews)

Denis Kelly

88% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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Sunstates Security has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 731 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).

Reviews by job title

731 reviews

3.0

Jan 10, 2026

Working for Sunstates Security

Unarmed security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I only worked every other weekend.

Cons

Sometimes they would try to call you in when you already expressed you were unavailable.

Sunstates Security Response

5mo

Thanks for leaving a review. Your comments and concerns will be shared with the leadership team.

5.0

Jan 9, 2026

Good place to work

Armed patrol officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy work, just show up and do your job

Cons

some of the people you work with are horrible at the basic levels of living such as just showing up to work on time and just plain incompetent at everything

Sunstates Security Response

5mo

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

Dec 14, 2025

Great company good people

Procurement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you do your job and have the attitude to do Better every day then this is the place

Cons

Fast paced not always a bad thing

Sunstates Security Response

6mo

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.

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Jobs at Sunstates Security

Security Officer Hiring Event - 7/8 - 9 AM - 2 PM - $17.00/hr

FT Unarmed Security Officers - All Shifts - $15.00/hr

3rd Shift Unarmed Security Officer - $17.00

3rd Shift Unarmed Security Officer - $17.00

Unarmed Security Officers