I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Allied Universal (San Diego, CA) in Jul 2018
Interview
You apply for the job online. If you have an active Security Guards Licences, you can expect an email and a call back the very next day. When you arrive to the branch office, the receptionist will give you some initial paperwork to fill out before your interview. Part of the paperwork is to see how well you can read and write. They have you write a short paragraph or two on your observations in the room that you are sitting in. Then an "Account Manager," will come and call you back into a small interview room. They will essentially evaluate to see if you will be a good fit for the account or site that they are managing. What they really want to know, is what is your "Availability?" And how soon can you start? The more open your availability, the more likely they will hire you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have an Active Guard Card (Security Officers License)? What is your "Availability?" Do you have an issue with standing for long periods of time? Is working outside in inclement weather ok with you? Do you prefer to work inside a lobby sitting for long periods of time viewing security subservience cameras, or working outside on foot patrol? Do you have a good driving record or any points on your driving record in the last three years. This question is asked, probing to see if you will be a good fit as a patrol driver in a company security vehicle. They may also ask you if you have a Gun Permit? And of course this question is probing to see if they can use you as an Armed Security Officer.
Applied online, went into the site and met the manager, who was polite and very easy to speak to. The interview wasn’t long and went smoothly. Good experience overall. Would recommend the company.
Interview experience with this company was nothing short of disappointing. As I attempted to interview, show up, and complete all steps communicated; I was faced with a no-show interview with little-to-no communication.
I applied online. I interviewed at Allied Universal (Dallas, TX)
Interview
No interview really. Quick hire. Hired same day, started working that next week. When I switched sites I had to interview but even then they just asked was I ok with the schedule and could I come in for the orientation the next day.