HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

Sunstates Security is currently hiring a full-time Physical Security Specialist in the Washington, DC area. The Physical Security Specialist will be responsible for assisting security operations, life safety response, event management, crisis response and BAU operations. The Security Specialist will provide administrative support for tasks as assigned by the Director, Physical Security Operations.

This position offers an annual salary of $107,000 and includes industry-leading employee benefits that feature weekly pay, a 401k savings plan with a company match, full medical, dental & vision benefits, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Life Safety Emergency Response Services at the assigned office.
• Serve as local incident commander for onsite emergencies i.e., building evacuations, severe weather or manmade crises.
• 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.
• Provide safety and security services to ensure a safe environment for all personnel [employees, contractors, visitors, and guests].
• Monitor physical security alarms such as door forced open, door held open alarms; additionally, any audible alarm necessitating a physical emergency response.
• Taking prompt action to prevent or minimize losses, accidents, arson, property damages or any other security incidents.
• 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.
• Interface with a line of business leaders in office and region as required.
• Assist with assigned administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Full Covid vaccination
• Washington DC Unarmed Security License
• High level of Google Suite operational knowledge
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Ability to work additional hours, shifts, and days as needed

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. Sun123

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 while being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in 2021 and 2022. At Sunstates Security, we're committed to hiring, developing and retaining a diverse and exceptionally qualified workforce. As a result, our employees are skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated to providing clients with flawless security service and the peace of mind that comes with it.

We work hard to recruit and to retain the best and the brightest people for each client and every site location. We instill in our employees the Sunstates promise to provide a safe, disciplined and friendly work environment with an opportunity for career advancement.

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.

Only candidates who meet our rigorous employment standards and who are excellent matches for open positions (as personally verified 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!