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Security Officer - PT - $20.09/hr

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Sunstates Security

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Facilities Management
  • Alexandria

AI generated summary

  • You must have an active DCJS card, 1+ year security experience, reliable transportation, and a high school diploma. Flexible weekday and overnight weekend availability is essential.
  • You will enforce Post Orders, provide flexible coverage for shifts, adapt to various posts, and ensure consistent service while maintaining communication about your availability.

Requirements

  • Active DCJS Card (required)
  • Ability to work flex weekday hours and overnight weekends (100% required)
  • 1 + year of security experience (Required)
  • 1 + year of data entry/customer service (preferred)
  • Reliable transportation (required)
  • Weekends and overnights (required)
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • DCJS Registration

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • The Flex Officer position is crucial to our company’s operational and financial success. The flex officer provides trained, competent support by working shifts which become open due to illness, call-offs, weather, vacation, or other causes. This enables Sunstates to provide continual, uninterrupted service to our customers, while also protecting the health and work balance of our personnel.
  • You will be trained at various posts and/or facilities based on operational need. While you may work at a specific post or location for several weeks due to need, this will not be a permanent assignment.
  • Your schedule (shifts, days off, hours per week, etc.) will vary based on operational need.
  • You will be assigned to, or offered the opportunity to accept, shifts as they become available due to staffing needs.
  • Some of your shifts will be scheduled in advance and posted with the new week’s schedule. Sometimes you will be called with short notice and asked to come in to cover for someone who is unable to work their shift.
  • You are expected to work any shift for which you are scheduled in advance which falls within the availability described on this sheet. If you know you will be unavailable on an upcoming date or time that would normally fall within your availability described on this sheet, you must communicate this with your supervisor, so they know not to schedule you.
  • For short-notice call-ins, you are expected to work at least 80% of the shifts for which you are called. If you refuse more than 20% of shifts for which you are called in, this could negatively impact your employment status with the company.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Security Officer position?

The pay rate for the Security Officer position is $20.09 per hour, with weekly pay.

Are there part-time positions available?

Yes, part-time FLEX positions are available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

What are the essential requirements for applying to this position?

Applicants must have an active DCJS Card, the ability to work flexible weekday hours and overnight weekends, at least 1 year of security experience, and reliable transportation.

Is prior customer service experience preferred?

Yes, 1 year of data entry or customer service experience is preferred but not required.

What type of benefits does Sunstates Security offer?

Sunstates Security offers industry-leading employee benefits, including a 401k savings plan with a company match, affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral bonuses for qualified candidates.

What does the Flex Officer position entail?

The Flex Officer position involves providing support by working shifts that become open due to various reasons, ensuring continual service to customers while maintaining work-life balance for staff.

How does the scheduling process work for Flex Officers?

Flex Officers will have varying schedules based on operational needs and may be assigned to different posts. They are expected to work approximately 80% of the shifts they are called in for.

Is a high school diploma required for this position?

Yes, a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Does Sunstates Security have any awards or recognitions?

Yes, Sunstates Security has received accolades such as Outstanding Contract Security Company in 2022 & 2023 and is listed in INC’s America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Is Sunstates Security an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Sunstates Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a supporter of military veterans.

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Sunstates Security

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sunstates Security, LLC is one of the industry's leading providers of contract security services. Sunstates is a nationally certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and an industry leader with a differentiated approach to providing successful, cost-effective, quality contract security programs to Fortune 500 companies, municipalities and small business entities alike throughout the United States. Sunstates has millions of hours of contract security experience, and all the resources and strength you expect from the largest providers, but our organization is uniquely structured to ensure consistently superior, client-centric service at the local level. Because our service is highly personalized, we are careful to court the business of clients who embrace the same partnership ideals that we do. Our client support philosophy centers on availability and accountability. Our management team is constantly accessible to you and accountable for the level of service provided. We genuinely care about our clients. Our people know their roles on our team are critical, and they realize their contributions are recognized and rewarded. By offering every opportunity for personal fulfillment, professional growth and career advancement, we prove that we genuinely care about our people. The security industry is no exception to the general wisdom that “you get what you pay for.” We really understand our industry. We encourage you to visit our website www.SunstatesSecurity.com to learn more about our unique management structure and operating style. Sunstates Security has achieved double-digit growth in virtually every year of operation since our founding in 1998. Our client and employee retention rate is one of the highest in the industry. And we're widely regarded as the "up and coming"​ leader in security services