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Updated May 28, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Guard at U.S. Security Associates
Posted May 28, 2012
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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 Feb 2012 (took a day)
In steps,
Step 1: call in to schedule an interview/ fill out an application
Step 2: if you meet all hiring requirements, proceed to interview (standard questions)
Step 3: if you pass the interview with proper answers, demeanor, appearance etc. you are given a job application (state ID, SocialSecurity card required)
Step 4: on the spot/ on site drug test, mouth swab or urine test
Step 5: if all above steps are completed and passed, you now wait for your application to be processed along with your drug test and a background check. The office will call you if you pass.
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Negotiation Details
Nothing was negotiable. The pay, work sites, hours and days are the companies fixed terms.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Security Officer at U.S. Security Associates
Posted May 23, 2012
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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 Nov 2009 (took a day)
Just told interviewers what I had done before, demonstrated my ability to walk and chew gum at the same time, and that I knew which end of the phone to speak into. My experience didnt seem to matter a lot to them, they seem to want people who'll do what they want them to, and learn by trial and error to do it their way.
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Negotiation Details
No negotiating. You take it or leave it. So many people in this town are underpaid and consider themselves lucky to have any job. Ive done well both other parts of the country where I had lived, this town blows. They have you over a barrel here, and employers know it and take full advantage.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Security Guard at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Mar 22, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2010 in West Covina, CA (took 3 days)
This was the first security company I applied for, as the retail store I was working was doing very poor sales (I worked the second shift and the day people would maybe have $300 in sales, bad when they sell shoes for $30). Since I worked weekend swing shift and had mid-week off, going to their office wasn't a problem, but it was quite a drive from Long Beach.
Filled out the application online and invited for an interview. There was an older gentleman with prior security expereince in aerospace and told me "If they don't pay you at least $20/hour, don't bother." I should have taken the gentleman's statement as fact, but I didn't know better. Interview time wasn't honored; the receptionist waited until there were several of us in a tiny 12'x12' room (with seating for six) in stifling heat (also didn't help the was no A/C and we're wearing suits.
Had a group interview then the gal sat down with us individually for not more than five minutes and told me she'd be in touch. Get a callback a couple days later and was invited to fill out some additional information and take some assessments. Six hours later after watching several inane training videos in another stifling room with a dozen of us (with seating for six...but this was a 10'x10' room), I'm finally able to sit in front of some HR girl (yes, I'm calling her a girl because she had to be barely 20) and ask particulars about the assignments, additional training, advancement/promotions, compentsation, etc., but she couldn't give me any satisfying answers. It didn't help that she was just filling in from their San Diego office and didn't have a clue about LA/OC geography, but told me she can get me a post close to Long Beach ("Can you work in Escondido?" "Sorry, that's too far for me."). I'm thinking this company is a joke and just thanked the girl for her time, but this wasn't going to work for me.
A few days later, I get a call from the receptionist, informing me that I need to come in, pick up my uniforms and report to my post next week. Uh, hold the phone lady...I told her that I didn't accept anything, didn't have any of my questions answered ("Uh, I don't know, but I'll get back to you on that" was the girls response to most of my questions...such as "How much does the post pay?") and wasn't even presented with a written offer for employment. Then the receptionist gets really snippy, telling me that they spent considerable time and money processing my application and running my background and drug test. Funny bit was that I never took a drug test and if a background check takes you three days, it's no background check at all. We have a little spirited dialogue and I told her I'd email the questions I asked the HR girl and if you can answer them, I'll come in and continue the process. I think you know that by the tone of this review that I never received a reply to my email.
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Reason for Declining
No real offer given, just an assumption on their part that I'd just roll over and take a job with particulars (such as compensation) that I knew nothing about. This company is a complete joke and waste of time and gas. I have no clue how they got all those security awards (unless you can just pay for those endorsements).
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Presentation, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Lead Patrol Field Supervisor at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Dec 1, 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 2010 in Irving, TX (took 2 days)
They take way to long to process your paper work, and you dont get paid for training which that is a eight hour course. You will be there all day with no pay, Im sure that illegal.
Negotiation Details
Get it in writing, because they like to play the dumd card on you quick!
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Loss Prevention Agent at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Nov 14, 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 Jan 2011 in Portland, OR (took a day)
The interview consisted of about a 30 minute phone call. My resume was reviewed and basically I had the job before the manager even talked to me. The only questions asked really were about my previous employment, if i have any criminal background, can I pass a drug test, and how soon I would be able to start. I was also promised many things such as gas reimbursement, benefits, etc, etc which I later found out were grossly exaggerated in order to get me to say yes to the job.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I was able to negotiate my pay from $12 to $13 an hour.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Security Officer at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Aug 31, 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 Feb 2011 in Gaithersburg, MD (took a day)
It was straightforward. Not going to be much help here. They were planning on hiring me before I even interviewed. They said they wanted to up the quality of the SOs.
They pretty much said you are smart and articulate. You're hired.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
None
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Inside Sales at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Jul 20, 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 2009 in Roswell, GA (took a day)
Even though the position was for Inside Sales, my last interview involved me selling a cheap, obnoxious men's tie to managers. It was not expected and quite fun.
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Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation, a Skills Test and a Background Check.
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Security Guard at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Mar 29, 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 Oct 2010 in Boston, MA (took a day)
Once you pass your background check your hired
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
None
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.
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Security Guard at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Nov 9, 2010
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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 Jan 2010 in Corpus Christi, TX (took a day)
Was very easy
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Nothing
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Loss Prevention Agent at U.S. Security Associates
Posted Aug 25, 2010
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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 Aug 2010 in Orlando, FL (took 2 days)
I interviewed with a District Manager who himself seemed very knowledgeable and professional. I think we clicked right off the bat because after reviewing my resume and speaking with him for a few minutes, it was apparent that our backgrounds were very similar. He continued by detailing the job responsibilities and his expectations for the position. We then toured the facility, at which point I felt that I knew I was getting the job. To be on the safe side, I used the opportunity to highlight specific cases that I had worked in the past. that sealed the deal I believe. He then told be about company orientation dates and times, background checks, and drug testing. All in all about an hour was spent "interviewing".
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Salary was firm with no negotiation, however the review process allows for up to two raises per year based on performance.
Other Details
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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