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

3.0

Nov 19, 2015

Average at best.

Security officer

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Pros

Plenty of overtime, Management can be helpful to those that deserve it.

Cons

Starting pay is $8.50 which means a few things firstly it severely limits the talent pool willing and able to do the job which causes personnel deficiency's. This leads to individuals working in positions who are more suited to waving a Liberty Tax sign on the side of the road rather than guarding sites that store several million dollars worth of merchandise and equipment. The high turnover rate means that those individuals who for one reason or another stay loyal to the company become overtaxed covering shifts at either their home site or multiple sites on multiple shifts sometimes in the same week. This type of environment fosters a beck and call type of personality when coverage is needed but how realistic is that for $8.50 an hour?

Sunstates Security Response

10y

Thank you for taking the time to provide Sunstates Security with a review. We value your feedback and will share your review with the management team. Please reach out to our Director of Human Resources MAgsten@SunstatesSecurity.com or call our HIT hotline at 1-877-552-3669 to express your concerns.

5.0

Nov 16, 2015

Not just a number

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

This is the first security company that I have worked for that didn't treat me like a number. They took the time to find out what I'm interested in and found a great site where I really fit in. I not only get visited by my manager but also other people from the branch office. They are interested in what I have to say and want to know how we can make things better.

Cons

No cons that I have experienced.

1.0

Nov 15, 2015

Poor communication, hazardous work environment and very unprofessional colleagues.

Part time security officer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

It is a paycheck- if you need one. Good part time job, but not something for a real career. It doesn't really pay a living wage.

Cons

Supervisors are retired cops, who are unprofessional and unfair to set up their employees for failure. Work environments are extremely hazardous. No saftey equipment for officers who have to do their patrols. Forget about career advancements- below adverage pay. Apopka, FL

Sunstates Security Response

10y

Thank you for your feedback and review. We will share these ideas with our management team. We appreciate you sharing them with us. We wish you were happier with your current work environment and management. Please contact our Director of Human Resources MAgsten@SunstatesSecurity.com to express your concerns.

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