How to hire a security systems sales representative

How to hire a security systems sales representative, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The security systems sales representative 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a security systems sales representative to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a security systems sales representative that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of security systems sales representatives.

   Type of Security Systems Sales Representative	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Systems Sales Representative	Wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. They contact customers, explain product features, answer any questions that their customers may have, and negotiate prices.	$6-39
   Professional Healthcare Representative	Professional Healthcare representatives are sales employees who manage the company's healthcare products and healthcare client accounts. They are in charge of achieving the sales targets of the company... Show more	$10-28
   Representative	Representatives are lawmakers who represent the people in a specific district. They run for office to represent their districts in their hometown or their current place of living... Show more	$11-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Security Policies
   • Communicate Design
   • FISMA
   • CCTV
   • Configuration Management
   • DOD
   • Xacta
   • Risk Assessments
   • ISSO
   • Alarm Systems
   • ATO
   • Disa
   • ISSM

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage products in gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology, psychiatry, rheumatology, and OB-GYN categories.
   • Act as liaison between ISSM and ISSO in ensuring day-to-day information assurance policies and guideline are follow by ISSO.
   • Identify and report discrepancies between data contain in MD XACTA SPIDs and MD asset management database entries.
   • Coordinate with the MD systems engineer to analyze and upload POAMs to SSAA in assign XACTA SPIDs.
   • Develop Linux base log analysis tools.
   • Develop and implement DOD policies and procedures for the day to day operations and security infrastructure on all departmental computer equipment.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, security systems sales representatives' average salary in montana is 67% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level security systems sales representatives earn 83% less than senior-level security systems sales representatives.
   • Certifications. A security systems sales representative 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 systems sales representative's salary.

   Average security systems sales representative salary

   $16.45hourly

   $34,220 yearly

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   Entry-level security systems sales representative salary

   $14,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a security systems sales representative job description

   A job description for a security systems sales representative 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 security systems sales representative job description:

   Security systems sales representative job description example

   Allied Universal , North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for all full-time positions!
   **$18 / hourly**
   
   As a Retail Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.
   
   **Responsibilities:**
   
   + Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
   
   + Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
   
   + Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
   
   **Minimum Requirements:**
   
   + Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
   
   + Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
   
   + As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws. Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
   
   + As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
   
   + Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.*A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only
   
   **Perks and Benefits:**
   
   + Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
   
   + Flexible part time and full-time schedules that fit with your personal life goals
   
   + Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
   
   + Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...
   
   **Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
   
   **Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
   
   If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices .
   
   
   **Location:** United States-Hawaii-Waikīkī
   
   **Job Category:** Security Officer, Part Time Security

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find security systems sales representatives 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 security systems sales representative job on Zippia to find and recruit security systems sales representative candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting security systems sales representatives 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.

   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 security systems sales representative

   Once you've selected the best security systems sales representative 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.

   To prepare for the new security systems sales representative first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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