If you applied for a security officer job in Alabama and were not hired, this settlement could mean cash compensation for you.
Security Engineers Inc. has agreed to pay $1.6 million to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging sex discrimination against female job applicants.
If you qualify, you must submit a questionnaire by February 27, 2026 to be eligible for payment.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The EEOC alleged that Security Engineers Inc. discriminated against female applicants by failing to hire qualified women for security officer positions across Alabama.
According to the lawsuit, this alleged discrimination occurred between March 1, 2017, and March 10, 2025.
Security Engineers Inc. denies wrongdoing but agreed to this settlement to resolve the claims and avoid further litigation. The settlement also requires changes to the company’s hiring practices going forward.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
You may be included in this settlement if all of the following apply:
You identify as female
You applied for a security officer position with Security Engineers Inc.
The application was submitted in Alabama
You applied between March 1, 2017, and March 10, 2025
You were at least 21 years old at the time of application
You were not hired for the position
Important:
Representatives of a deceased eligible applicant’s estate may file on their behalf, as long as they can provide documentation showing legal authority.
How Much Money Can You Get?
Total settlement fund: $1,600,000
Payments will be split equally among all eligible claimants who submit a valid questionnaire
Your final payment amount depends on how many valid claims are filed
There is no guaranteed dollar amount per person, but everyone who qualifies and files on time will receive the same share.
Your Options at a Glance
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Questionnaire | You remain eligible to receive a cash payment | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | You will not receive any money | Feb. 27, 2026 |
| File for a Deceased Claimant | Allowed with proper estate or heirship documentation | Feb. 27, 2026 |
How to File Your Claim?
To receive money from this settlement, you must complete a questionnaire.
You can file in one of two ways:
Online questionnaire
Mail-in PDF form
Deadline to file: February 27, 2026
Mailing Address:
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 2715
Portland, OR 97208-2715
What You’ll Need to Submit?
All claimants must provide:
Social Security number
Confirmation that:
You are female
You applied during the eligible dates
You were at least 21 at the time
You were not hired
Additional requirements:
Online filers must include the unique ID from their class notice email
If you lost your notice or never received one, contact the administrator
Claims for deceased applicants must include proof of estate or heir authority
Help Line: 888-896-8045
Email: info@securityengineerssettlement.com
When Payments Will Be Sent?
Eligibility determinations will be made about two months after the filing deadline
Approved payments will be mailed by check to the address you provide
If you are a female applicant who wasn’t hired for a security officer position in Alabama, this settlement is worth your time. Filing takes just a few minutes, and missing the deadline means walking away from potential compensation.
