How to hire a personal security specialist

How to hire a personal security specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step personal security 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 personal security specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new personal security specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The personal security specialist hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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

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   A personal security specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, personal security 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of personal security specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Personal Security Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Personal Security Specialist		$12-35
   Information Assurance Engineer	Information assurance engineers are responsible for protecting an organization's data. They act as a team of security specialists that use their skill in securely operating and keeping data to protect the organization's most essential asset... Show more	$32-56
   Securities Consultant	A securities consultant is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the company's premises, including enforcing protection for all the employees and company assets. Securities consultants also handle the confidentiality and stability of data network systems to prevent potential breaches and unauthorized access to information... Show more	$34-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Emergency Situations
   • Product Knowledge
   • Sales Floor
   • Combat
   • PSS
   • Vital Signs
   • Law Enforcement
   • VIP
   • Customer Relationships
   • Route Planning
   • M4
   • Government Officials
   • WPS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and navigate numerous motorcade and protective operations throughout the city of Kabul.
   • Provide and supervise armed security for VIP 's
   • Initiate and process purchase orders request using DoD EMAll.
   • Monitor CCTV, alarms, provide arm security for client.
   • Install and configure encryption modems for OOB access into customer equipment.
   • Monitor and respond to alerts generate in IBM QRADAR (SIEM).

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your personal security specialist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A personal security specialist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, personal security specialists' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level personal security specialists earn 66% less than senior-level personal security specialists.
   • Certifications. A personal security specialist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a personal security specialist's salary.

   Average personal security specialist salary

   $43,060yearly

   $20.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level personal security specialist salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 1, 2026

4. Writing a personal security specialist job description

   A job description for a personal security specialist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a personal security specialist job description:

   Personal security specialist job description example

   Are you a driven, organized Demand Writer with a passion for helping others? Are you excited by the prospect of joining a team environment of experienced legal professionals assisting injury victims? Do you enjoy having fun with co-workers in a casual environment, while delivering record setting service and results? If so, Thompson Law LLP is the right firm for you.
   
   Thompson Law’s vision is to be the law firm of choice for every person injured or killed due to preventable tragedy, while providing our clients world class service and record-setting results. We have built a spectacular team that delivers on those ideals.
   
   In 2021 alone, Thompson Law claimed 3 of the Top 20, 15 of the Top 50, and 39 of the top 100 personal injury settlements in the State of Texas (Top Verdict).
   
   Clients who have suffered a life-disrupting injury due to the negligence of others place their trust in us to help put them on the best path forward. We are looking for dynamic demand writers who understand the importance of client service and have the desire to shepherd our clients through this process.
   
   Delivering record-setting results for our clients while providing the highest level of client service is why our firm is one of the most rapidly growing and successful personal injury firms in the highly competitive DFW market and across Texas. With our current demand writer opening, you can be a part of this mission and our unparalleled growth.
   
   Thompson Law demand writers will draft demand letters laying out the logical arguments, medical evidence, and summary of injuries on behalf of our injured clients. Our demand letters are tailored to the evidence of each case, so the best candidate for this role will have a sincere interest in understanding and proving our clients’ injuries. For this role, we require excellent writing and reading skills, attention to detail, and proficiency and speed with typing and drafting documents. Further, the ideal candidate will have some familiarity or willingness to learn about ICD-10 codes and medical terminology relating to treatment and injuries, the ability to create comprehensive demand packages using PDF software, and the ability to read, understand, organize, and follow up on requests for medical records and bills from hospitals and clinics (including the usage of the HITECH act and HIPAA compliant requests). Above all else, the candidate must have the desire to advocate on behalf of our clients through these demands, believe in the importance of our work, and align with our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect, We Are Fighters, We Are Innovators, We Deliver on the Details, and We Keep Work Fun. Finally, candidates will be a part of a fast-paced “team” environment working with managing attorneys, clients, and insurance adjusters.
   
   Overall organization and attention to detail are necessary to this position along with the willingness and ability to interact with clients over the phone and in person.
   Minimum Qualifications: Proficient computer and administrative skills. Overall organization and attention to detail are absolutely necessary. Willingness and ability to interact with clients, adjusters, and other lawyers/paralegals over the phone and in person. Candidates should be energetic, outgoing, collaborative, and ready to bring the ROAR to Thompson Law – the Lion Law Firm – clients. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of law firm experience, preferably working on personal injury cases. Benefits: The position offers a competitive above market salary along with full benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, yearly bonus, and a 401(k) with employer contributions, to name a few. If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide your resume. Thanks for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you. Powered by JazzHR qv VM242bbU

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right personal security specialist 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 personal security specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit personal security specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit personal security specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 personal security specialist

   Once you've selected the best personal security 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 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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new personal security 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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