Tuesday, September 07, 2010

The Hiring Process

Overton Security is a quality-driven company and quality begins in the hiring process. The officers we hire not only reflect on Overton Security and the industry as a whole, but more important, they reflect on our client. Overton Security utilizes an extensive screening process for all applicants and continues with an intensive evaluation for specific postings. Our screening process is not a process of elimination, rather it is a process of selection. We search out candidates with the skill requirements needed for each and every job we are assigned. The typical screening process might include:

  • State license review
  • State registration and LiveScan fingerprinting
  • 10-year employment background check
  • Current criminal background check
  • Personal reference check
  • Drug screening (where applicable)
  • Psychological and honesty evaluation (where applicable)
  • DMV report (when required by contract)
  • Human Resource pre-qualification and evaluation interview
  • Interview by Overton Security management
  • Posses a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Test on verbal communication and writing skills
  • Verify credentials, education and military record
  • Proof of legal right to work
  • Client involvement and recommendations
  • Review of company standards and job specifications
  • Orientation testing and evaluation sessions
  • Physical evaluation for specific job description
Responsibility:

Overton Security averages between 10-12 hours of administrative and managerial time evaluating applicants before employment is offered.

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