How to hire a rover

How to hire a rover, step by step

Here's a step-by-step rover hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a rover, 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.

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   A rover's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, rovers 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 shows salaries for various types of rovers.

   Type of Rover	Description	Hourly rate
   Rover	Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.	$13-21
   Unarmed Security Officer	An unarmed security officer is primarily responsible for securing an establishment and maintaining the safety of people within the premises. They are typically in charge of conducting patrols, monitoring surveillance cameras and alarm systems, responding to distress reports, keeping an eye on suspicious activities and behaviors, and coordinating with the law enforcement should there be any emergencies... Show more	$11-19
   Unarmed Security Guard	The primary responsibility of an unarmed security guard is to monitor and protect properties against damage or criminal attack. They must be alert, patrol the premises, and respond to emergencies... Show more	$11-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cash Handling
   • Patrol
   • Ladders
   • Customer Service
   • Emergency Situations
   • Front Desk
   • Phone Calls
   • Alertness
   • Sales Floor
   • Incident Reports
   • Hand Trucks
   • Criminal Acts
   • Security Cameras
   • Property Damage

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   Responsibilities:

   • Observe multitudes of CCTV monitors.
   • Work with robotics in drill area and heat treat and troubleshoot when needed.INDUSTRY PRODUCTS2/ 2014 to 10/2014 Piqua, Ohio.
   • Patrol the premises to identify emergencies and unauthorize persons.
   • Monitor security CCTV systems and investigate disturbances or suspicious activities.
   • Patrol exterior on foot to maintain visibility and observe and report possible unusual activity.
   • Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.

   More rover duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the rover job description is a good way to get more applicants. A rover salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a rover in Louisiana may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level rover. Additionally, a rover with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average rover salary

   $35,828yearly

   $17.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level rover salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average rover salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$51,856	$25
   2	Washington	$45,316	$22
   3	Massachusetts	$43,887	$21
   4	District of Columbia	$42,293	$20
   5	Oregon	$41,171	$20
   6	Virginia	$39,135	$19
   7	California	$39,044	$19
   8	Missouri	$38,648	$19
   9	Colorado	$38,140	$18
   10	Illinois	$37,569	$18
   11	North Carolina	$36,710	$18
   12	New Jersey	$36,409	$18
   13	Maryland	$36,110	$17
   14	Texas	$35,983	$17
   15	Connecticut	$35,480	$17
   16	New Mexico	$33,221	$16
   17	Indiana	$32,360	$16
   18	Louisiana	$31,761	$15
   19	Michigan	$31,408	$15
   20	Florida	$30,683	$15

   Average rover salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Eaton	$41,931	$20.16
   2	ACRT Services	$41,465	$19.94
   3	Land O'Lakes	$40,205	$19.33
   4	Rosboro	$39,926	$19.20
   5	Grace Health	$39,026	$18.76
   6	Asbury Automotive Group	$37,726	$18.14	1
   7	Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings	$37,078	$17.83
   8	indiGO Auto Group	$36,654	$17.62	1
   9	Capsule	$36,607	$17.60
   10	Ukpeagvik IOoOupiat Corporation	$36,084	$17.35	1
   11	Warren Henry Auto	$35,750	$17.19	2
   12	Penske Automotive Group	$35,444	$17.04
   13	Centro	$35,198	$16.92
   14	Portland Public Schools	$35,126	$16.89
   15	Allied Universal	$34,949	$16.80
   16	Rover Holdings Corp	$34,720	$16.69
   17	Spencer Building Maintenance	$34,563	$16.62
   18	GardaWorld Federal Services	$34,554	$16.61	338
   19	Army and Air Force Exchange Service	$33,962	$16.33	2
   20	STS Technical Group	$33,796	$16.25

4. Writing a rover job description

   A rover 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 rover job description:

   Rover job description example

   **DRIVE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL**
   
   **_About Us_**
   
   Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is an industry leading transportation services company operating more than 350 automotive retail and service locations across the globe. With over $20 billion in annual revenue we are a proud member of Fortune's 150 largest companies. While we sell and service the best brands in our World-class facilities, our strength and continued growth is fueled by more than 24,000 employees and the values they share. The collective dedication to hard work, integrity and customer service -- our human capital -- has positioned us as the World's premier automotive retailer.
   
   From our roots in racing, we move fast and are driven by results. Whether you like cars, working with people or at a fast pace, want a higher earnings potential, or seek to take charge of your career, we have a wide range of career tracks to find success. Even if you've never worked in our industry, we have pathways to rewarding careers in Sales, Management, Customer Service, Automotive Repair and Services, Administrative Support, Accounting and Finance, General Labor and Entry-level.
   
   More than a rewarding career, we've got the basics covered too
   
   - Medical/dental/vision insurance with health savings account (HSA)
   
   - 401(k) with company match
   
   - Paid time off for vacation/holiday/sick days
   
   - Employee vehicle purchase program and other partner discounts
   
   - Company provided basic life insurance, AD&D, and LTD
   
   - Voluntarily benefits including disability, life, accident and more
   
   - Continuing training and advancement opportunities relative to your career path
   
   Req Number: 21094
   
   Position Code: 777777
   
   Type: Full-time
   
   Dealership:
   
   Location Address: 1335 Boston Post Road
   
   **EEO Statement**
   
   The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting rovers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 rover

   Once you've selected the best rover 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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