How to hire a security escort

How to hire a security escort, step by step

Here's a step-by-step security escort hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the security escort you need to hire. Certain security escort roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

   Yes

   No

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

   Type of Security Escort	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Escort	Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.	$13-23
   Protective Officer	A protective officer is in charge of preventing theft and damages in stores and other establishments. Among their responsibilities include monitoring alarm systems and surveillance cameras, patrolling areas, keeping an eye on suspicious activities and behavior, developing strategies to enforce security protocols, and responding to distress... Show more	$13-27
   Enforcement Officer	The enforcement officer is someone who promotes and enforces policies, instructions, and obligations of tenants. An enforcement officer aims to resolve two parties' issues that may arise from orders given by the admin or management... Show more	$13-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Secret Security Clearance
   • Protective Services
   • TS/SCI
   • Security Policies
   • Government Facilities
   • Physical Security
   • DOD
   • Security Procedures
   • Security Services
   • National Security
   • Security Measures
   • Construction Sites
   • DOE

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.
   • Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, security escorts' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level security escorts earn 41% less than senior-level security escorts.
   • Certifications. A security escort 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 security escort's salary.

   Average security escort salary

   $38,207yearly

   $18.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level security escort salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a security escort job description

   A security escort 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 security escort job description:

   Security escort job description example

   
   MUST be in possession of Current DOE Q Clearance, Other Government Agency (OGA) TS or TS/SCI, or DOD TS or TS/SCI for Successful Reciprocity. Individuals who have held these clearances within the last two (2) years MAY be considered if eligible for Reinstatement. These are Requirements of employment and all clearances will be verified.

   
   

   • An authorized person who ensures the prescribed measures are taken to prevent compromise of safeguards and security interests. Security Escorts are those authorized personnel who hold a DOE Q-Clearance and have been designated the responsibility of accompanying personnel who lack access authorization into the Y-12 Complex Protected Area (PA) and/or Limited Area (LA) to ensure adherence to the prescribed security measures.
   • he Security Escort will be trained in the requirements of the Construction Escorting Program. Protect Department of Energy and Corporate/Client facilities and property.

   • Direct collaboration with client to assess needs. Escort non-cleared personnel into Authorized limited, protected and exclusion areas. Direct interfacing with Client or Host Physical Security personnel. Monitor and enforce safety and security policies. Interface badging process, including training and briefings for government facilities.

   *All other duties as assigned*

   
   

   
   

   Core Values: We hold our clients and community in the highest regard and earn trust by conducting business with honesty, integrity, and consistency. We value our employees as professionals and friends and promote their development and contributions to our organization and clients.

   Vision: To be the world-class environmental, safety, and health company, specializing in technical and management support services, sought after and valued by our clients.

   Mission Statement: With passion, pride, and professionalism, we actively partner with our clients to deliver superior technical and management support services that exceed their expectations.

   Banda Group International, LLC (BGI) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. BGI believes that diversity and inclusion among out teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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5. Post your job

   To find security escorts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any security escorts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level security escorts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit security escorts, 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.

   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 security escort

   Once you have selected a candidate for the security escort position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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.

   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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