How to hire a custom protection officer

How to hire a custom protection officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step custom protection officer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a custom protection officer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A custom protection officer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, custom protection officers 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 custom protection officer salaries for various positions.

   Type of Custom Protection Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Custom Protection Officer	Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.	$13-22
   Security	A Security's main responsibility is to keep people or an establishment safe. This responsibility is carried out by constantly patrolling a designated area and monitoring the activity within the premises... Show more	$11-20
   Security Agent	Security Agents guard the entrance and exit of a building, watching CCTV footage for unusual activities, and holding trespassers until authorities arrive. Being a security agent is usually a shift-based job and can sometimes last overnight... Show more	$11-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patrol
   • Safety Hazards
   • Emergency Situations
   • CCTV
   • Security Procedures
   • Incident Reports
   • Public Safety
   • Critical Issues
   • CPR
   • Vehicle Patrols
   • Alarm Systems
   • Property Damage
   • Local Law Enforcement
   • Foot Patrol

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Train in the use and employment of CPR, a and specialize equipment for use in medical emergencies.
   • Patrol inside and outside the facility securing the property by identifying and eliminating, potential safety hazards.
   • Supervise fumigation treatments of agriculture commodities when infestations are found and monitor environment and readings until complete.
   • Perform safety, emergency, and firefighting services throughout the plant
   • Act as a first responder to security and medical dispatch calls.
   • Serve as first responder to all emergency incidents which call for interaction with fire and police.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your custom protection officer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A custom protection officer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, custom protection officers' average salary in mississippi is 51% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level custom protection officers 38% less than senior-level custom protection officers.
   • Certifications. A custom protection officer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a custom protection officer's salary.

   Average custom protection officer salary

   $37,207yearly

   $17.89 hourly rate

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   Entry-level custom protection officer salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a custom protection officer job description

   A custom protection officer 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a custom protection officer job description:

   Custom protection officer job description example

   GardaWorld -
   
   Security Services
   
   Premier Security Officer - Now Hiring!
   
   You've got the right skills. What you need is the right opportunity to unleash your potential. We agree, and we're hiring!
   
   Every day is different at GardaWorld with diverse work assignments and flexible schedules. We are leaders in Professional training programs that cover every aspect of delivering world class security services. And every industry counts on us because we're the very best at what we do. Perhaps you are, too.
   
   In our complex world today, GardaWorld stands out as the largest privately owned security services company in the world. We're experts at protecting people and assets. We're also growing everywhere and expanding in multiple locations. If you're a sharp, talented, self-confident individual who excels in customer service, you can build a future here. We give you all the tools you need to expand your skills and grow your career with exceptional opportunities for advancement. You can stand out - and thrive - here, too.
   
   At GardaWorld, we know your compensation is important so we provide competitive hourly starting rates for every market we're in.
   
   Compensation: $16.50/hr (Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days available to full-time employees)
   
   Shift: Sat - Wed; 11:59pm am to 8 am (40 hours / week)
   
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   About the job:
   
   * Excellent customer service is always your top priority.
   * You observe, survey the area and provide reporting on activity at your assigned location.
   * You provide rapid response in critical situations.
   * You're good with reading and writing detailed reports.
   * You know when and how to enforce customer procedures, regulations and standards.
   
   Your background:
   
   * You have documentation of high school education or equivalent (GED)
   * You're able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process, including a physical exam
   * You are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or willing test on a weekly basis
   * You have a minimum of 2 years of contract security, law enforcement/corrections, or military experience
   * You are at least 21 years old
   * You have, or are willing to obtain, a UT security license*
   
   If you want a real career opportunity where you're part of a dynamic supportive team that's dedicated to your success, check us out. We're a global organization that embraces our cultural diversity and we promote engagement, communication, and sharing ideas across all our teams. At GardaWorld, you'll have plenty of room to grow - and that's just for starters. Explore your future with us today.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right custom protection officer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with custom protection officer 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 custom protection officer

   Once you've found the custom protection officer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new custom protection officer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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