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

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4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(731 total reviews)

Denis Kelly

88% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Compensation and benefits

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).

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731 reviews

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Great company

Unarmed guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Understanding great training skills and great pay good benefits

Cons

Not to big I'm giving over time hours

Sunstates Security Response

7mo

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

2.0

Nov 21, 2025

No OT

Security officer/security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None really, fake managers who don’t care or know what’s going on

Cons

if you want to work at TSA for 5-6 dollars less a hour and get your OT stolen constantly work here

Sunstates Security Response

5mo

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

5.0

Nov 4, 2025

Sunstates is amazing!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Sunstates has been a wonderful experience for many years. The focus to hold true to the company mission and vision and remain focused on employees and customers is something to be proud of. We work with a fantastic team!

Cons

No cons to speak of - keep it up!

Sunstates Security Response

8mo

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

Security Officer Hiring Event - July 1, 2026, 10AM - 2PM

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