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      Security Professional Interview

      28 Oct 2017
      Anonymous employee
      Los Angeles, CA
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Allied Universal (Los Angeles, CA) in Oct 2017

      Interview

      I applied for work with Allied Universal. Upon completion of my application, I got an email asking me to do an online video interview. The next morning as I was getting ready to complete the interview, I received a text message from the office asking me to instead come in for an in-person interview. Needless to say, I got the postition amd accepted the offer and pay. I was practically hired on the spot. Next day did orientation/paperwork as well as a final exam and passed with flying colors. After that, they took my sizing for my uniform which I'm scheduled to pick up this Monday as well as start my new position Monday. The process isn't always this wuick for everyone, but if they have posts available, put your best foot forward and sell yourself at that interview. That's what I did. This is a good company with good benefits and good posts. The starting pay is decent. Only other company that pays just as well is Andrews International. Problem is they're not as organized as Allied. Also, if you don't already have your guard card (I already have mine and have for the last 10yrs) they offer guard card training. You still have to pay the Live Scan fees but they cover the guard card training and deduct it from your first check.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me a bit about yourself and your security experience?
      1 Answer
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      16 Oct 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Morrisville, NC
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Allied Universal (Morrisville, NC)

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      It was super laid back yet professional. I distincly remember the question, "Tell me 10 ways that you would use a pencil." Overall, it was fun, laid back and professional.

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      "Tell me 10 ways that you would use a pencil."
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      Security Professional Interview

      26 Jul 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Costa Mesa, CA
      Accepted offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Allied Universal (Costa Mesa, CA) in Jul 2025

      Interview

      The interview process is very easy and straightforward. I was able to walk in and get the job same day. I just had to make sure to come in for training the next day.

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      Security Professional Interview

      3 May 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Portland, OR
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Allied Universal (Portland, OR) in Jan 2025

      Interview

      First, I filled out the online application, then there were online interview questions regarding how I would handle different situations. Finally, there was a phone call interview, where I could ask questions about the job.

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