How to hire a control specialist

How to hire a control specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step control specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a control specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new control specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your control specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a control specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A control specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, control specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents control specialist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Control Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Control Specialist		$24-56
   Business Developer	A business developer specializes in conducting in-depth business analysis and crafting various strategies that would not just help a business grow, but also strengthen client base and brand awareness. One of their primary responsibilities revolves around identifying areas in need of improvement... Show more	$31-75
   Operations Coordinator	An operations coordinator's role is to oversee the progress of various departments in a company or organization, ensuring that all operations meet the set goals and adhere to the company's policies and regulations. An operations coordinator may also be responsible for supervising the procurement of supplies, contract negotiations, sales monitoring, and even maintenance operations within the company... Show more	$14-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Telecommunication
   • Pest Control
   • Project Management
   • Upselling
   • Control Systems
   • PLC
   • Troubleshoot
   • Process Control
   • HMI
   • PowerPoint
   • Technical Support
   • Patients
   • Safety Procedures

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage commercial and FSS material ordering on behalf of this major government contractor.
   • Manage analysis and settlement of treasury activity for all markets.
   • Accomplish aircraft paint refinishing procedures in accordance with OSHA state, federal and military specification.
   • Furnish key initiative in all parts of government and commercial contract/compliance and manage transportation, logistics and substance contracting exercises.
   • Work on projects written in Java.
   • Create and develop PowerPoint slides for daily meetings.

   More control specialist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your control specialist job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A control specialist salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a control specialist in Montana may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level control specialist usually earns less than a senior-level control specialist. Additionally, a control specialist with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average control specialist salary

   $76,648yearly

   $36.85 hourly rate

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   Entry-level control specialist salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average control specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$96,365	$46
   2	New Jersey	$96,296	$46
   3	California	$88,677	$43
   4	New Hampshire	$87,552	$42
   5	Massachusetts	$83,294	$40
   6	Texas	$81,308	$39
   7	Pennsylvania	$79,874	$38
   8	Delaware	$78,469	$38
   9	Minnesota	$78,410	$38
   10	Louisiana	$74,739	$36
   11	Missouri	$72,755	$35
   12	Arizona	$72,557	$35
   13	Illinois	$72,348	$35
   14	Iowa	$69,325	$33
   15	Wisconsin	$68,873	$33
   16	Colorado	$67,982	$33
   17	North Carolina	$67,283	$32
   18	Virginia	$66,100	$32
   19	Utah	$64,611	$31
   20	Washington	$64,104	$31

   Average control specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	BP America Inc	$133,087	$63.98	2
   2	Apple	$124,316	$59.77	10
   3	Hess	$116,389	$55.96	2
   4	Chevron	$116,108	$55.82	3
   5	Meta	$115,961	$55.75	24
   6	Baker Hughes	$115,665	$55.61	5
   7	Halliburton	$112,023	$53.86	3
   8	Enphase Energy	$106,899	$51.39
   9	ING Financial Holdings Corporation	$106,855	$51.37
   10	Denver Water	$106,261	$51.09
   11	Cowen	$105,798	$50.86
   12	General Electric	$105,504	$50.72	69
   13	Nokia	$105,123	$50.54
   14	Deutsche Bank	$104,853	$50.41	2
   15	BNY Mellon	$102,830	$49.44	1
   16	Lucid Motors	$102,447	$49.25	7
   17	Koch Industries	$102,096	$49.08
   18	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$101,199	$48.65
   19	Barclays	$101,088	$48.60	2
   20	Zoetis	$100,894	$48.51	18

4. Writing a control specialist job description

   A control specialist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a control specialist job description:

   Control specialist job description example

   Enforces Company Security/Safety Regulations for Casino/Hotel. Ensures Gaming Regulations are adhered to at all times. Responsible for ensuring guest safety through surveying and watching the crowd at all times. Works to prevent and resolve altercations among guests. Stops all inappropriate behavior immediately in a professional manner. Responsible for checking guests' identification to ensure they are age appropriate. Enforces capacity regulations. Maintains constant vigilance to ensure the safety of patrons, employees and company property. Responsible for accurate reporting and completing Incident Reports and/or other reports as necessary.
   Qualifications:
   
   High School Diploma preferred. Previous experience in night club security preferred. CPR or AED certified or ability to obtaincertification required. ControlledForce/Handcuffing certified or willing to complete certification. Must be able to obtain a NJ Casino Employee License.
   
   DISCLAIMER:
   
   "This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, effort or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technical developments)."
   
   At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars , Harrah's , Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
   
   Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values - Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail - every day. Our mission, "Create the Extraordinary". Our vision, "Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don't perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars". If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.
   
   PART TIEM POSITION REQUIRES CER NJ LICENSE

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find control specialists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your control specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit control specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with control specialist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new control specialist

   Once you've selected the best control specialist candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new control specialist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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