How to hire a space control agent

How to hire a space control agent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step space control agent hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a space control agent, 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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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a space control agent 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 space control agent that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of space control agent salaries for various roles:

   Type of Space Control Agent	Description	Hourly rate
   Space Control Agent	Information clerks perform routine clerical duties such as maintaining records, collecting data, and providing information to customers.	$10-21
   Transportation Clerk	As a Transportation Clerk, your job is to assess the contents of freight goods and their associated documents. You will be required to check the consignment and the designation details of all containers, passengers, and articles... Show more	$9-19
   Agent	Agents are individuals who are employed by their clients to represent them in various dealings. Agents are usually employed by people in the show business industry, such as actors, writers, or directors... Show more	$9-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Quality Standards
   • Inbound Calls
   • Product Specifications
   • Check Outs
   • Assembly Line
   • Outbound Calls
   • QC
   • Front Desk
   • Computer System
   • Inventory Control
   • Airline Tickets
   • Proofread

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage computerized bookings and reservations, corporate and private account management, credit card authorizations, billing, and discrepancy resolutions.
   • Place rooms on and off the market when need, reserving rooms for VIP holds and handle all room changes.
   • Manage computerized bookings and reservations, corporate and private account management, credit card authorizations, billing, and discrepancy resolutions.
   • Accept payments over the phone for DirecTV customers.
   • Retain customers part of DirecTV Technical/billing/sales support

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, space control agents' average salary in idaho is 43% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level space control agents earn 52% less than senior-level space control agents.
   • Certifications. A space control agent 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 space control agent's salary.

   Average space control agent salary

   $14.84hourly

   $30,864 yearly

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   Entry-level space control agent salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a space control agent job description

   A good space control agent job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a space control agent job description:

   Space control agent job description example

   Allied Universal Event Services, North America's leading crowd management, event staffing, and consulting 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 service thousands of entertainment locations such as sports stadiums, concerts, convention centers, and other venues annually. The majority of our positions offer flexible schedules which let you decide when you want to work!
   Weekly pay starting at $16.10
   
   Allied Universal Event Services is looking to hire Event Staff to work concerts, conventions, trade shows and much more. This position is responsible for duties such as collecting tickets, welcoming and ushering guests, and providing superior customer service. Event Staff team members are also responsible for directing foot traffic, and ensuring the cleanliness, operational efficiency and maintenance of designated areas.
   
   **ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** : Those duties necessary to meet the minimum requirements of the position. Other duties may be assigned.
   
   + Assists in all aspects of event day preparation and execution.
   
   + Allows appropriate entry into each venue, may collect and/or scan tickets, verify wristbands and badges, direct traffic coming in and out of the venue.
   
   + Demonstrates an understanding of the policies, procedures and regulations of different venues, facilities and events.
   
   + Initiates a genuine, friendly and personal greeting to our guests as they arrive at your facility entrance, aisle, concourse area or other location, and a sincere thank you as you complete your encounter with each guest.
   
   + Provides guests with helpful directions and/or suggestions that will enhance their entertainment experience.
   
   + Interactions with guests include a smile and use of a natural speaking voice, including natural inflection and a friendly tone.
   
   **QUALIFICATIONS:** To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or experience required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   + Must be 18 years of age or older.
   
   + Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
   
   + As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test and may be required to pass a Driver's Record check.
   
   + Be professional, articulate and able to use good independent judgment and discretion.
   
   + Must be able to work overtime as needed.
   
   + Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required.
   
   **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-California-Los Angeles
   
   **Job Category:** Event Security

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit space control agents, 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.

   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 space control agent

   Once you've decided on a perfect space control agent candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new space control agent. 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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