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Updated Mar 21, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Mar 21, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took a day)
When I received my guard card, firearm permit, CPR/AED certification, A-B was one of the first security firms I applied. I even had a friend of a friend give me a phone number to their Carson, CA office when my online application didn't get any feedback, other than the generic "We've received your application and contact you if you qualify" email. Called the contact and was told I needed one year experience. Oh, OK, thanks.
Almost a year and a half later, I'm still getting email notification from A-B and seeing as advancement opportunities are slim (but aren't they always in contract security?) at my current employer, I thought I'd try A-B again. They had a local government post that needed several guards and needed to be secret clearance capable. Filled out the online application again (don't know why they just can't save your old information) which is extensive. Get an email from the Carson office again, turns out it was the lady I spoke to over a year ago. Schedule an interview on my off day and interview at the Carson office.
For some reason, the online application didn't have my current job, but I always pack a resume and a complete (and I do mean complete, like 20+ years) job history. Lady was impressed with my certifications, education (bachelor's) and wanted to know if I could interview in Los Angeles that day. I agree and drive up to their office near McArthur Park (talk about a zoo!).
I wait in the lobby of their LA office with several other people, check in with the receptionist and tell her I was directed to come here by the lady at the Carson office and to validate my parking (lady at Carson would tell me they'd validiate). Receptionist was doing three other things at once and seems annoyed that I interrupted her work flow and told me, "I'd wish she would stop telling people that we vailidate, because it costs us money." Uh, great...get to pay some ridiculous amount to validate my parking but beats parking on a side street and risk a tow. Wait for almost an hour with other A-B guards checking in to get uniforms or settle payroll issues. Also saw a account manager ask the receptionist to get some information on a former guard and "take him out of the system, as he's bringing down my **techinical jargon** average." Funny, here I am in a suit and briefcase and guards are coming in to resolve payroll issues and an account manager is worried about her production averages. This isn't boding well.
After more than an hour, I get a chance to sit down with an account manager that told me that I needed a current secret clearance, it's a part time flex post that pays $9/hour. I was told that the position was full time at $10/hour and you just had to be "clearance capable". I'm currently working Tues-Sat days at $10 with company provided medical (which is decent, but not the best) and the post is 10 minutes from home. Follow the logic and you'll see why I declined. Actually, the lady told me that "14 months is too soon to get a promotion."; speak for yourself lady...I'm 40, college-educated, have almost every security certification (with the exception of Taser) under the sun and in better physical condition than all the guards in their office; one guard had to be at least 300 pounds with a 50" waist.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Mar 6, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Austin, TX (took a day)
preliminary interview with recruiter to determine basic qualifications and job/schedule preferences. site interview with site manager to determine if a good fit.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
opportunities to negotiate limited to site preference and shift
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Jan 22, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2010 (took 1 week)
I was called by the assistant account manager for a phone interview then she scheduled me for a one on one interview. When I arrived at the district office I was given a one on one interview and a drug test. I was then assigned a recruiter whom I had to track down several times to give him a copy of my HS diploma. After finally getting in touch with my recruiter and completing my in-processing paper work I was invited to come to my actual worksite for another interview with the actual account manager and to tour the building. Easiest interview ever more like a conversation. I was told on the spot that I had the job.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiations allowed. EVER!!!!
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test, a 1:1 Interview and a Phone Interview.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Dec 30, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Denver, CO (took a day)
"Mr Smith, I have a site you're gonna love, it's Monday through Friday 2p to 10p at $12 hour'. I went to the interview, was told "We only have part-time at $9 hour. I was drug tested (negative), and told to go to a 12 hour unpaid training.
Interview Questions
Reason for Declining
Three Reasons; 1.Lonka (recruiter) lied to me about wages and salary. Lied to me about hours, and wanted me to go to a 12 hour training session and not get paid for it, which my attorney (Colorado Labor Board) told me was "illegal".
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Nov 21, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2011 (took 4 days)
Recruiter calls, finds a place where you would fit. 1st place did not fit so he foward my resume to a place where i did. account manager was awesome, his boss was not as nice. overall its pretty easy.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
there was no negotiation.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Oct 28, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Houston, TX (took 2 days)
I was lucky enough to know a family member that knew the manager. I called him set up an interview. During the interview it was simple questions like; How many years experience do you have as a security officer? What is a security officer in your definition? and Availibility
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Negotiation Details
No negotiation
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Background Check, a Personality Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Oct 22, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2011 in West Palm Beach, FL (took a day)
1. Apply online. 2. A month later or so they will call you and arrange an one on one. 3. You attend the one on one interview. They will ask for information to conduct a quick background check, drug test consent, and mouth swab drug test on the spot. 4. You attend an orientation sometimes same day. 5. Uniforms are issued. 6. Interviewer will assign you to a post. 7. Many times you start the next day.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
They will not negotiate for hourly positions. You can try, but the rate they offer is probably all you'll get, and it will be disappointing.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Background Check, a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Oct 3, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in San Antonio, TX (took a day)
went by quick, didnt seem to much like an interview. they just checked if you have the munimum requirements
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Drug Test and a 1:1 Interview.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Feb 19, 2011
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Atlanta, GA (took a day)
The recruiters came to the department of labor. I had a one on one interview with the recruiter. She pretty much just told me what sites that she had opened. Then she gave me her card and told me to contact her when I decide what I wanted to do.
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Negotiation Details
Wasn't much negotiation. They pretty much except anyone with a clear background and a diploma.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Security Officer at AlliedBarton
Posted Jan 28, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took 3 weeks)
Got response to internet application right away. Had initial interview next day but had to wait three weeks for background check to be started. Be patient if determined to get a job. Different factors at each post may result in different wait times. So far these people seem to be very friendly and helpful. I think I will really enjoy working for this company.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
no negotiation offered
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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