~2 days
1/5Application review
We review every application personally — typically within two business days.
Build a Career in Private Patrol — With a Team That Invests in You
Sunset Safety Agency is hiring BSIS-licensed security professionals across Orange County. Modern equipment, real training, consistent assignments, and a founder-led operation where officers aren't a number. Same-week starts available for qualified applicants.
Licensed PPO #121577 | California BSISNow hiringPatrol · on-site · dispatch · supervisor
Same-weekStarts for qualified applicants
PaidField training before solo shifts
Axon Body 4Issued every shift
Marked unitsNever your personal vehicle
UniformsProvided by the agency
24/7Dispatch backup on the radio
EEOEqual opportunity employer
Why Work at Sunset Safety Agency
Most private patrol companies treat officers as commodities. We built Sunset on the opposite premise: service quality is bottlenecked on people — and quality people stay where they're respected.
Modern equipment, every shift
Every Sunset officer is issued an Axon Body 4 body camera, a clean uniform, and access to a well-maintained patrol vehicle. Our patrol vehicles are dispatch-connected through 10-8 Systems CAD, so dispatch knows your last logged location when you need backup. Body cameras protect you as much as the public — every interaction is documented and reviewable.
Real training, not just orientation
New officers go through field training before being assigned solo to any property. You'll ride with experienced officers, learn the post-order documentation system, and get hands-on practice with citation issuance, body camera operation, and incident reporting. Ongoing training covers de-escalation, parking enforcement law (including CVC §22658), and the specific protocols for each property you're assigned to.
Same-property assignments where possible
Rotation is sometimes necessary, but we structure assignments to keep officers familiar with their properties. You'll learn the residents, the managers, the regular vehicles, and the patterns that matter. Familiarity makes the job easier and the service better.
A founder who actually picks up the phone
Sunset Safety is founder-led. When something goes wrong on a shift — equipment failure, a difficult resident, a question about a tow — there's an actual decision-maker available, not a layer of regional managers between you and the answers you need.
Consistent schedules and clear expectations
We staff to the contracts we have. We don't promise hours we can't deliver, we don't shuffle schedules without warning, and we don't expect officers to absorb a vendor's planning failures.
A growing operation
Sunset Safety Agency has grown every year since founding in 2022. Growth means promotion paths, supervisor opportunities, and the chance to be part of building something real — not just punching the clock at an established company.
Ride along
One night on shift
What a typical evening patrol shift actually looks like — from the locker room to the last report of the night.
17:45
Boots on, gear checked
A shift starts in the locker room at HQ — uniform squared away, duty belt checked, Axon Body 4 pulled off the dock and clipped on. Everything you wear is issued; nothing comes out of your pocket.
18:00
Briefing in the Ready Room
The rundown before wheels roll: which properties you're covering, what changed since last shift, and what to watch for. Field supervisors brief in person — you never guess your post orders.
18:30
Roll out in a marked unit
You draw a marked, maintained agency SUV — dispatch-connected through 10-8 Systems CAD — and start your route as the sun drops. Patrol officers never drive their personal vehicles.
22:15
Work the route
Gate checks, lot sweeps, vandalism and dumping checks. Every finding gets photographed on the spot — time-stamped photos and digital activity logs are how your work gets counted and credited.
01:30
Log it in the MDC
Reports are written in the vehicle on the mounted data terminal — not scribbled on a clipboard at the end of the night. Clean documentation is a skill we train, and it shows in your file.
04:00
Dispatch has your back
The Real Time Information Center is staffed around the clock. Need a supervisor, a tow coordinated, or backup routed your way? One radio call — you are never on your own out there.
Times are illustrative — shifts run days, swings, and overnights. Every visit is documented with time-stamped photos and digital activity logs.
Issued, not promised
The gear is real — and it's yours on day one
No “equipment coming soon.” This is the kit our officers carry today — photographed on our own fleet and team.
Axon Body 4
Issued to every officer, every shift. Footage protects you as much as it protects the public — every interaction is documented and reviewable.
Marked patrol fleet
You patrol in a marked, maintained agency SUV on a regular service schedule — never your personal vehicle.
In-car 10-8 CAD
Mounted data terminals run 10-8 Systems CAD, keeping you connected to the dispatch desk for the entire shift.
Uniform & kit
Patrol and Class A uniforms are provided by the agency. You show up sharp without buying your own kit.
What We Look For
Private patrol is honest work that takes real skills. We hire for:
- Active BSIS Guard Card — required for all field positions (we can hire you while your card is in process, but it must be active before your first solo shift)
- Clean background — a felony-free history; we run California Department of Justice and FBI background checks during hiring
- Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record (for patrol positions)
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Professional appearance and bearing — uniforms must be worn correctly, and officers represent the agency every shift
- Strong written communication — you'll be filing incident reports, citation documentation, and Daily Activity Reports
- De-escalation mindset — we hire officers who solve problems with words first
- Comfort with technology — body cameras, CAD systems, client portals, and digital reporting are part of every shift
Prior security, law enforcement, or military experience is welcome but not required.
What We Offer
Full California workers compensation coverage. Promotion paths to On-Site Officer, Field Supervisor, and Dispatcher. Benefits package details are listed on each opening.
Pay
Competitive hourly rates plus overtime — each listing includes the pay range required by California law.
Schedule
Full-time and part-time; day, swing, and graveyard shifts available.
Equipment
Uniforms, body camera, and patrol vehicle (patrol roles) provided.
Training
Paid field training before solo assignment; ongoing development.
Life at Sunset
Small team. Real crew.
Founder-led means no anonymous regional office — the people in these photos are the people you'll brief with, ride with, and work events with.
The fleet you'll drive — staged outside our Orange headquarters.
Open Positions
Browse current openings and apply online. Job descriptions, pay ranges, and applications are managed through our BambooHR careers portal.
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What Happens After You Apply
The full process typically takes 2–3 weeks. We move faster when we can — same-week starts are possible for qualified applicants whose background check is already current.
The full process typically takes 2–3 weeks. We move faster when we can — same-week starts are possible for qualified applicants whose background check is already current.
The full process typically takes 2–3 weeks. We move faster when we can — same-week starts are possible for qualified applicants whose background check is already current.
15–20 min
2/5Phone screen
A conversation about your experience, availability, and what you're looking for.
In person
3/5Interview at our office
Meet operations leadership at our Orange headquarters.
Live Scan
4/5Background check
California DOJ and FBI fingerprint checks. Sunset covers the cost.
Offer
5/5Offer and onboarding
Paid field training begins as soon as your background check clears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sunset Safety Agency / Sunset Public Safety Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Read our full Equal Employment Opportunity statement.
We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact hr@sunsetsafetyagency.com.
Ready to do private patrol the right way?
Modern equipment. Real training. Founder-led. Apply today and start as soon as next week.