Security Engineers Inc. $1.6M Sex Discrimination Settlement

Danielle Toth

Editor

Published

January 5, 2026 11:58 AM

Updated

January 6, 2026

Woman who applied for a security officer position with Security Engineers Inc. in Alabama between March 1, 2017, and March 10, 2025, and did not receive a job offer may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Security Engineers Inc. agreed to pay $1.6 million to resolve a class action lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging it discriminated against female applicants for security officer jobs in Alabama.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

They identify as female.
They applied for a security officer position with Security Engineers Inc. in Alabama.
They submitted the application between March 1, 2017, and March 10, 2025.
They were at least 21 years old at the time of application.
Security Engineers did not hire them for the security officer position.

Representatives of the deceased’s estate or next of kin may submit a claim on behalf of a deceased class member provided they can supply documentation establishing their authority, such as proof of heirship or estate representation.

How much can class members get?

The total settlement fund is $1,600,000. The settlement administrator will distribute the amount equally among all eligible claimants who submit a valid questionnaire by the deadline. The final payment per person depends on the total number of valid claims received.

How to claim a class action rebate

Eligible individuals must complete a questionnaire confirming their eligibility. They can file the online questionnaire or download, print and complete the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Feb. 27, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 2715, Portland, OR 97208-2715

Those submitting a claim on behalf of a deceased class member must contact the claims administrator at info@securityengineerssettlement.com or 888-896-8045 for further instructions and to ensure they provide the required documentation.

What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?

All claimants must provide their Social Security number.
They must also provide information to confirm their eligibility, including:

Confirmation of gender (female)
Confirmation that they applied for a security officer job with Security Engineers Inc. in Alabama between March 1, 2017, and March 10, 2025
Confirmation that they were at least 21 years old at the time of application
Confirmation that they were not hired for the position

For claims on behalf of deceased class members, claimants must provide documentation of heirship or estate authority.
Online claimants must provide the unique ID printed on the class notice they received via email. Those who did not receive a class notice or lost theirs should contact the claims administrator at 888-896-8045 for assistance.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail payments by check to the address provided on their questionnaire.

$1.6 million settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $1.6 million will provide monetary relief to eligible class members and implement changes in Security Engineers Inc.’s hiring practices.

The settlement does not mention deductions for attorneys’ fees, administration costs or service awards.

Important dates

Deadline to file a claim: Feb. 27, 2026

When is the Security Engineers Inc. settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will notify eligible claimants of their eligibility approximately two months after the claim deadline. It will then mail payments to the address provided on the questionnaire.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Security Engineers Inc., alleging it discriminated against female applicants for security officer positions in Alabama from March 1, 2017, to March 10, 2025. The EEOC claimed that Security Engineers Inc. failed to hire qualified women for these roles because of their sex.

The company agreed to settle the lawsuit to resolve these allegations and to avoid further litigation. The settlement also requires Security Engineers Inc. to make significant changes to its hiring practices to prevent future discrimination.