Flex Security Officers - $18.50/hr

Sunstates Security; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k with company match

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Employee referral bonuses

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sunstates Security is hiring Flex Security Officers in Morton, IL. Earn $18.50/hr with weekly pay across all shifts and posts. Join a growing, award‑winning team dedicated to safety and service excellence.

We value reliability, communication, and the ability to adapt to changing schedules while providing top‑tier support to clients and communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills and professional appearance.
• Customer service oriented with strong reliability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CCTV, access control, and alarm systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service and professional interactions.
• Be flexible with shifts and posts across locations.

Skills

Observational awareness

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

De-escalation

Dependability

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CCTV

Access control

Alarm monitoring

Job description

Job Description And Responsibilities

Become part of one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held security companies in the U.S! Since 1998,Sunstates Securityhas built a national reputation for delivering exceptional services while fostering high-quality work environments for our team. We are dedicated to hiring, developing, and retaining a professional workforce that reflects our commitment to excellence.

Job Description And Responsibilities

Become part of one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held security companies in the U.S! Since 1998,Sunstates Securityhas built a national reputation for delivering exceptional services while fostering high-quality work environments for our team. We are dedicated to hiring, developing, and retaining a professional workforce that reflects our commitment to excellence.

We believe in strategic reinvestment in our people by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, pathways for career advancement, extensive internal training, and employee recognition programs. Our team members are provided with the tools, knowledge, and hands‑on management support necessary for long‑term success.

Our commitment to a superior workplace culture is reflected in our most recent national accolades. Sunstates Security is proud to be recognized as a2026 Forbes Dream Employer, an honor based on independent employee feedback and workplace excellence. Additionally, we have been named a2026 Training MVPby Training Magazine, marking the third consecutive year we have accepted this prestigious recognition. We also continue to be celebrated for our steady growth and stability on theInc. 5000list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values of honor, integrity, and trust. If you are searching for a rewarding career with a proactive security partner that protects some of the country’s leading organizations, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. Join a successful, growing team where your talent is appreciated and have opportunities to advance your professional career.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Sunstates Security is hiring Flex Security Officers in Morton, IL. All days and shifts are available! These positions offer a pay rate of $18.50/hr, weekly pay.

Job Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good customer service skills and professional appearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution center.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Experience with CCTV, access control, and alarm monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with truck gate operations and visitor/vendor management.

Preferred Skills

• Strong observational and situational awareness.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to de‑escalate conflicts professionally.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy.
• Dependability and punctuality.

Flex Officer Explanation

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.

Scheduling Expectations

• 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.

Benefits

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!