Security Specialist

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HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Sunstates Security is hiring a Security Specialist (Site Protection Specialist - SPS) to support a corporate client in the San Jose, CA area. This position offers a salary of $95,000 per year - paid weekly
. The SPS is a highly trained, hands-on security professional responsible for supporting a safe workplace by responding to real or perceived threats to life safety in coordination with on-site security teams and Global Security.

This role serves as a primary escalation resource for life-safety incidents, operating within established use-of-force policies, legal limitations, and client-specific procedures. The SPS prioritizes de-escalation, coordinated response, and preservation of life safety at all times.

Safety & Security Operations

• Provide safety and security services to ensure a secure environment for all personnel, including employees, contractors, visitors, and guests
• Serve as an initial escalation point for threats to life safety, coordinating with on-site security, Emergency Response Teams (ERT), and Global Security Operations Center (GSOC)
• Perform access control duties in accordance with site-specific post orders and support overall site security operations
• Monitor, operate, and maintain security, protective, operational, and communications equipment; identify and elevate deficiencies
• Support site security personnel with scene control, situational awareness, and coordinated response actions
• Respond to incidents involving threats to life safety, including disturbances, medical emergencies, and potential violent situations
• Act as a primary on-site responder for escalated incidents, assessing threat level and determining appropriate response actions
• Prioritize verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and voluntary compliance in alignment with the use-of-force continuum
• Apply minimum force necessary only when objectively reasonable to prevent harm, stop active aggression, or control a subject posing an immediate threat
• Provide emergency medical assistance and first aid until relieved by advanced medical personnel
• Immediately notify and coordinate with law enforcement when required (e.g., weapon involvement, serious injury, violent crime)
• Do not pursue individuals off property, conduct arrests, or perform custodial interrogations, transfer custody to law enforcement when applicable
• Assist with evacuations, shelter-in-place events, and other emergency procedures

Use of Force & Professional Standards

• Operate strictly…