Unarmed Security Guard applicants have rated the interview process at Allied Universal with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 71% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Unarmed Security Guard roles take an average of 9 days to get hired, when considering 21 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Allied Universal overall takes an average of 12 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Allied Universal as a Unarmed Security Guard according to 21 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 20%
Skills test: 18%
One on one interview: 18%
Background check: 11%
Phone interview: 10%
Presentation: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 5%
Group panel interview: 5%
Other: 3%
Personality test: 2%
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I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Allied Universal (Long Beach, CA) in Sep 2016
Interview
the manager asked me about my experience and my qualifications and that I have a bachelor's degree in economics from Egypt but I have no experience at all and then he asked me why did I choose security and I told him because I want to get experience and improve my self and then he hired me
Very thorough scenario based questions and a good overview of the demands of the job were specified. Two step interview process with another orientation and background checking needed to pass.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if your uniform was dirty right before work?
Quick and painless; very friendly staff; helpful with directions; great location; close to food and freeway; free training for non trained employees; willing to work with anyone; great customer service skills
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Allied Universal (Ontario, CA) in Mar 2024
Interview
Interview was simple, asked the basic questions. I provided them with my resume, my avaliability and etc. I did a drug test, provided HR with my certifications and completed hiring paperwork with the same week. Got an offer but declined due to finding a job elsewhere.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your avaliability and are there any schedule restrictions?