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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (731 reviews)

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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

5.0

Mar 25, 2026

Great Company Culture

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sunstates Security is truly an amazing and caring company; they strive to be the best in the business by performing as the best in the business. They care about all employees from management down to the front-line employees. They are always researching ways to not only improve the employee experience, but also the customer experience. They listen and react accordingly based on needs, they are open to suggestions and encourage participation and ideas. One of the best companies you will find in today’s environment.

Cons

None that come to mind.

Sunstates Security Response

3mo

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

5.0

Mar 24, 2026

Sun State in Oliver Branch Mississippi

Security guard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One of the best companies I have worked for in a long time

Cons

There is no cons. Everything is all good.

Sunstates Security Response

3mo

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

4.0

Mar 24, 2026

Great and OK, all at Once

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great regional leadership, amazing group of peers, job autonomy, selective client base, amazing team of supervisors and officers. The job itself has been a fantastic experience.

Cons

The pay. It’s below what an experienced operations manager should make. WELL below, and with no hope on the horizon, as we’re all subjected to minimal 3% increases annually. That’d be fine IF we’re were up to par on the pay scale, but we’re not, so it’s a continuous struggle. Also feel unappreciated at the Corporate level. We’re told to encourage and praise our officers, and strive to get them pay increases (which is exactly what we SHOULD be doing, as they’re absolutely what drives our industry), but where’s the effort when it comes to Ops?

Sunstates Security Response

3mo

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

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Jobs at Sunstates Security

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Unarmed Security Officers

3rd Shift Unarmed Security Officer - $17.00

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