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Physical Security Specialist - Full Time - $38/hr (#62)

Sunstates Security
Sunstates Security Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Overview

Join one of the fastest-growing and largest privately held security companies in the U.S.!  Since 1998, Sunstates Security has established a reputation for providing excellent customer service and quality work environments for its team across the country. We're committed to hiring, developing, and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce. 

We reinvest in our employees by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, career growth opportunities, extensive internal training, employee incentive programs, team recognition, and more. Employees are provided with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful and hands-on management support. 

Recent national awards received by Sunstates include Outstanding Contract Security Company in 2022 & 2023 and INC’s America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list.     

Sunstates Security’s mission and vision statement are at the heart of everything we do, focusing all efforts on honor, integrity, and trust. If you're searching for a career with challenging and rewarding opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. As a proactive security partner for some of the country's leading companies and organizations, we provide careers for talented people to become part of a successful, growing company. 

Job Skills / Requirements

HIRING IMMEDIATELY! 

Sunstates Security is hiring Full-Time Physical Security Specialist for a client site in Chicago, IL. This position offers a pay rate of $38/hr, paid weekly.

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Industry-leading employee benefits that include weekly pay, 401k savings plan with a company match, affordable medical, dental & vision benefits, employee referral bonuses, paid time off, premium holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and more – available for qualified candidates!
 
Requirements:
 
  • Have 2 years of experience in security, military, or law enforcement.
  • Valid PERC Card preferred.
  • 2 years of experience in customer service.
  • Must have reliable transportation. 
  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
  • Must be able to work holidays, weekends, special events, on site emergencies, and in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage life safety systems and equipment such as CCTV, Security/Duress Alarms, electronic access control, and any other systems that may be installed at assigned offices.
  • Monitor physical security alarms such as door forced open, door held open alarms; additionally, any audible alarm necessitating a physical emergency response.
  • Provide any escorts throughout the facilities when required.
  • Ensure effective prompt reporting for both incidents and observations to provide meaningful real time recommendations of safety and security risks.
  • Must have a high level of Google Suite operational knowledge. 
  • Assist with assigned administrative tasks and any other duties as assigned.
  • Be flexible and drive change management.
  • Mentor, train, and develop security officers and shift leads.
  • Notify the client's Physical Security Operations leadership and GSOC of any issues, observations, and/or incidents in a timely manner.
  • Ensure posts are covered.

A Security Officer may perform a multitude of duties as specified by the Post Orders and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). The Security Officer must read and become extremely knowledgeable of Post Orders and SOP and will be able to act quickly and efficiently according to such directives. 

Education Requirements (Any)

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification Requirements (Any)

PERC Card

Additional Information / Benefits

Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions (as personally verifies by Site Managers) are invited to join our security team.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and supporter of our military veterans!
License #122.001562

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance

Salary : $38

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