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Allied Universal Mock Interview

To help you prepare for an Allied Universal job interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

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What do you know about the workplace culture here at Allied Universal?

Workplace culture is an all-encompassing term for what makes a business great, based on its values, attitude towards employees and customers, missions, traditions, and more. You will need to check out the Allied Universal website, primarily their 'About Us' page and their careers section to gather this information. Check if they have a mission statement geared explicitly towards their workforce. Perhaps they have comments on diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity employment. Show the hiring authority that you have put thought, research, and consideration into how the company culture at Allied Universal will work for you.

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35 Allied Universal Interview Questions & Answers

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  • 1. What do you know about the workplace culture here at Allied Universal?

  • 2. What would you do if a civilian called you a racial slur or another derogatory term while you were patrolling?

  • 3. Our security services team must be physically fit and able to react in situations requiring a fast response. How do you ensure peak fitness and performance?

  • 4. Whether you were caught or not, have you ever committed a crime?

  • 5. Do you have a long-range career objective in security services?

  • 6. Security is a 24/7 service. What are your preferred hours?

  • 7. With many options available in security services, why do you want to work for Allied Universal?

  • 8. Have you ever been fired from a security-related job?

  • 9. When I call them, what will your references say about your communication skills?

  • 10. Tell me about a time when you acted with integrity when nobody was around to know otherwise.

  • 11. Tell me about one challenge that you overcame in your last position.

  • 12. I am interested in knowing more about the job movement on your resume. Why did you leave your last position?

  • 13. The security services industry is ever-changing. How do you remain up to date on security-related trends and topics?

  • 14. What is your greatest weakness as a security professional and what are you doing to improve?

  • 15. Is there any reason why we should not hire you?

  • 16. We have some high-profile clients that require complete anonymity and confidentiality from our security detail. How well can you keep confidential information to yourself?

  • 17. This concludes our interview. What questions do you have for me?

  • 18. Do you demonstrate leadership qualities even when you are not in a leadership role?

  • 19. As a security professional for Allied Universal you will be required to submit daily reports. Tell me about your writing skills and communication.

  • 20. What type of security training have you received in the past?

  • 21. Allied Universal believes in continued education opportunities. If given a chance to expand your training on any security services topic, which would you choose?

  • 22. Of all the career options at Allied Universal, which is most interesting to you?

  • 23. Employees of Allied Universal must pass a series of background checks including criminal, drug, and credit. Are you willing to comply?

  • 24. Have you worked in cash protection services of any kind?

  • 25. At Allied Universal, we aim for our name to be synonymous with integrity and trust. How will you contribute to this goal?

  • 26. What are the three most essential steps in securing and controlling a building or premise?

  • 27. Do you have experience monitoring a CCTV system? What do you know about CCTV technology?

  • 28. Are you aware of the sectors for which we provide security services? Please list at least three.

  • 29. Walk me through your experience with firearms. On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you around firearms?

  • 30. Have you ever had to deal with an assault on the job; either towards you or another person? If so, what action steps did you take to diffuse the situation?

  • 31. As a security guard, how do you spend your downtime on the job?

  • 32. Are you familiar with IP-based video systems, and other new security technologies?

  • 33. Do you have current certification in First Aid and CPR?

  • 34. Tell me about any customer service training you have received.

  • 35. What would cause you to lose your temper on the job?