Allied Universal Human Resources: Your Guide to a Career in Security

Allied Universal stands as a leading security and facility services provider, offering a wide array of career opportunities. With approximately 300,000 service personnel in North America, the company provides a vast network for skilled professionals dedicated to making the world a safer place. This article delves into various aspects of Allied Universal's human resources practices, providing valuable insights for prospective employees.

Applying for a Security Position

In-Person Applications

Yes, you can apply in person for jobs in security at one of Allied Universal's branches.

Online Application and Account Recovery

The Allied Universal career site (www.job.aus.com) is the primary platform for job applications. If you forgot your password, you can easily reset it. Just click Log back in at the top right corner of any page on the Allied Universal career site (www.job.aus.com). You will be directed to the Login page, where there is a link for Forgot your password?

Security Guard Licensing and Requirements

License Necessity

Many states license those in security guard jobs, and some cities within them do. There are separate permits to carry a gun for armed security jobs, however these are not needed for unarmed security jobs.

License Before Applying

You do not need to have a security license up front in order to apply for security guard jobs at Allied Universal.

Criminal Background Check

When you apply for security jobs in any state or city you can expect to have at least some background checks done on you before you are approved for a security guard license.

Cost of Security License

The cost of applying for a security license varies by state, city, and method of application.

Time to Obtain a Security Guard License

The time that it takes for a security license application to clear depends on the state or city where you are applying, and your criminal record. In some states, you may work with a provisional security license. Other states mandate that you may not begin security guard service until your license has cleared.

Hiring and Onboarding Process

Duration of Hiring Process

The Hiring Process from start to finish can vary in length depending on the licensing process. Allied Universal endeavors to expedite the hiring process whenever possible. The new hire orientation generally lasts 2-3 hours and takes place at the local branch office.

Uniforms

Allied Universal provides your uniform to you, with the exception of shoes, belt, and socks. During your new hire orientation, HR takes your uniform measurements, and uniform items are issued to you.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate

Pay for security guard jobs can vary by location, assignment, and level of experience.

Employee Referral Program

Allied Universal recognizes the value of employee referrals. We know that our own employees make the best “recruiters” for finding new employees. We believe that YOU know what it takes to be a phenomenal Security Professional and can be our best source for identifying and referring for more specialized roles, such as licensed armed and Government Security Cleared Security Professionals, as well as other qualified Security Professionals, to join our team.

Reward and Recognition Programs

Allied Universal offers recognition programs and awards, including the Hero-of-the-Year award; You’re Phenomenal On-the-Spot Reward; and Community Service Award, demonstrating the huge value that Allied Universal places on the good deeds and heroic acts employees perform daily in the communities they serve. Our Service Anniversary Award Program recognizes the achievement of various milestones and celebrates the longevity and commitment shown by our employees.

Employee Discounts and Perks

Allied Universal has negotiated special discounts for employees (and in many cases, family members) for a wide array of products and services. Allied Universal has partnered with vendors to offer exclusive prices, discounts, and offers from thousands of local and national merchants.

Promotion Opportunities

We encourage our employees to work with their managers to develop an individual guide to identify their career goals, and map out a plan for working toward that goal.

Tuition Discounts

We offer tuition discounts for a wide variety of degree programs at over a dozen colleges and universities around the country.

The Daily Life of a Security Guard

With approximately 300,000 service personnel in North America, we have many different typical days depending on the security job. Allied Universal employees act as the eyes and ears of our clients and facilitate day to day public interactions in a safe and secure manner.

Allied Universal's Core Values and Commitment

Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values

Our Purpose, Vision, Mission and Values are the guiding forces behind our organization.

Commitment to Accessibility

Allied Universal is committed to a barrier-free employment process and ensures reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position. If you have difficulty using the online application 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.

Culture & Belonging

At Allied Universal®, our Culture & Belonging approach fosters an environment where every team member-no matter their background or experience-feels valued, included, and aligned with our core values. We are a workforce built on teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect. Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Leadership at Allied Universal

Steve Jones

Appointed: 1996About: Steve Jones serves as global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal - the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Magazine. Jones has participated as a subject matter expert in thousands of interviews for top national and international news organizations such as Reuters, CNN, FOX News, Forbes, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. He is the author of No Off Season: The Constant Pursuit of More, a motivating playbook for achieving more in business, leadership and life. Education: Jones earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and an MBA and honorary doctorate of humane letters from the University of Redlands. Involvement: Jones is a member of World 50, G100, Young Presidents’ Organizations (YPO), The CEO Forum, International Security Management Association, Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International. He serves on the Board of Directors for Allied Universal, the International Security Ligue, Discount Tires and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. A passionate philanthropist along with his wife Stacy, Jones is committed to eradicating human trafficking.

Tim Sutton

Skills and experience: Tim leads the financial operations of the company, and specializes in mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and public debt offerings. Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Tim worked for 30 years with Deloitte and was the Managing Partner of the Orange County practice for the last four years of his career.

Michael Caiazzo

Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Michael served at Warburg Pincus’ Industrial and Business Services group in London and New York. Prior to that, he worked at Thomas H.

Ryan Manning

As global chief compliance officer, Ryan Manning uses his more than 20 years of experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments to spearhead Allied Universal's global ethics and compliance program. Marine. Manning is relentlessly devoted to driving positive global change rooted in responsible practices. Manning earned a J.D.

Andy Silber

Skills and experience: Andy is highly skilled and experienced in identifying best practices and developing strategies to drive organizational accountability and efficiency, especially with mergers and innovation. Navy, where he served as the Reactor Controls Assistance and Quality Assurance Officer.

Don Tefft

Appointed: 2019About:Don Tefft serves as global chief human resources officer for Allied Universal, the third largest private employer in North America and seventh largest in the world. Tefft leads all areas of human resources for the company, including talent acquisition, workforce management, employee relations, talent development, employee benefits, employee experience and culture and belonging.Prior to joining Allied Universal, Tefft spent 30 years rising through the ranks at UPS, a multinational shipping, receiving and supply chain management company founded in 1907. When he retired from the company he was leading numerous human resources teams in multiple geographies. Education:Tefft holds a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University and a J.D.

Alan Glassen

Career experience: Glassen has more than 30 years of senior-level investor relations, corporate communications, media relations and corporate finance experience. Before joining Allied Universal, Glassen was managing director at Addo Investor Relations, a strategic communications firm where he advised a broad array of clients on investor relations, merger and acquisition transaction communications, corporate communications, media relations and initial public offerings.

Loretta Cecil

Loretta Cecil serves as Allied Universal’s global general counsel, providing strategic legal guidance and overseeing the company’s global legal function. In that role, she led all legal and compliance support for Change Healthcare’s successful initial public offering in 2019. In her professional past, Cecil spent more than a decade at McKesson Corporation, serving as senior vice president, governance relations and general counsel for the technology solutions business unit. Cecil is the recipient of the Corporate Counsel's Women, Power and Influence Lifetime Achievement Award and a two-time finalist for the prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards. She has won 13 national awards for excellence in compliance training and her corporate governance and board work has been nominated for several shareholder engagement recognitions, including by the New York Stock Exchange in 2014 and the Corporate Secretaries of America in 2015.

Drew Levine

Skills and experience: Drew has more than 34 years of security industry leadership experience and is responsible for continuing to drive growth and excellence in our core guarding business. Career experience: Drew began his career with the Wackenhut Corporation in 1987 and was consistently promoted to various leadership roles prior to becoming President of G4S Secure Solutions (USA) in 2008. Current external commitments: Drew has been active in various security industry organizations.

Mike Smidt

Skills and experience: Mike Smidt’s security industry experience spans more than 35 years, and over 18 with Allied Universal, formed by the merger of AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America in 2016. As COO of Allied Universal, he has oversight of more than 100 offices, 150,000 plus security professionals and over $6.5 billion in annual revenue. He previously served as President, Northwest Region for Allied Universal. Current external commitments: Mike is an executive board member of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA), and serves as Allied Universal’s licensing manager in California for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS).

Caress Kennedy

Skills and experience: Caress oversees more than 26,000 Security Professionals in eight states. Current external commitments: Caress is a Board Member of the NYPD Law Enforcement Explorers and the Citizens Crime Commission of New York City. She also serves on the Executive Committee of NYC Workforce Development Board and is an Advisory Board Member of St. John’s University Homeland Security Academic Program.

Steve Claton

Skills and experience: Steve Claton brings to his role as President of the Southwest Region over 20 years of proven leadership experience in both the security and commercial real estate industries. Career experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal in 2008, Steve served as Vice President for The Irvine Company, where he oversaw various functions, such as property operations, acquisitions, development, security, engineering and landscaping. Current external commitments: Steve’s industry affiliations include Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), Institute of Real Estate Managers, ASIS International and the ASIS Chief Security Officers Roundtable, and Touchstone-an exclusive think-tank of security industry executives. He serves on the Advisory Board for BOMA-Greater Los Angeles, and is a proud member of the Board of Directors for both Community Service Programs and Friends of Fragile X.

Delmar Carey

Skills and experience: Delmar has extensive experience managing startups, corporate, city, large operations and government contracts and boasts a consistent record of meeting financial and customer service goals. Career experience: DelMar’s security career spans over 30 years. Current external commitments: He has received numerous awards and recognition, such as the Dr.

Darren Chalmers

Career experience: With more than 25 years of security industry experience, Darren joined G4S Cash Solutions in 1997 starting as Operations Supervisor and worked his way up to General Manager Mississauga/Greater Toronto Area (GTA). On the sale of the cash business in February 2014, Darren remained with manned guarding and was appointed to Director Commercial Operations GTA and Durham Region. In March 2015, he was promoted to Regional Vice President, GTA.

Jose Ubieta

Skills and experience: Jose is responsible for the operational leadership of manned guarding operations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Career experience: Previously, Jose served as Senior Regional Vice President with AUS over the Miami & Puerto Rico market with 4000 employees and over 300 clients. Mr. Ubieta earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration from Florida International University. He holds certifications in Surveillance Detection from the Department of Homeland Security and in National Incident Management System from FEMA, and he is a certified instructor for Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings.

Brian Harrell

Current external commitments: Brian is active in numerous industry associations, including ASIS International, International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety and Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).

Bob Wood

Skills and experience: Bob Wood’s security career spans over 30 years. He joined Allied Universal in 2012 as Senior Vice President before being promoted to President of the Northeast Region. Career experience: Previously, Bob was VP of the Security Officer Services Division, T&M Protection Resources in New York from 2004 to 2012. Current external commitments: Wood earned board certification as a Certified Protection Professional from ASIS International and his Certified Fraud Examiners designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Mark Mullison

He served as executive vice president of Allied Universal Technology Services following the company’s acquisition of Securadyne Systems. He went on to demonstrate transformational leadership as president of Vision Technologies, where he drove significant revenue growth, implemented an enterprise resource planning modernization, restructured operations, and expanded service offerings to deliver improved profitability and long-term value.

Mimi Lanfranchi

Mimi Lanfranchi joined Allied Universal® in 2000 and was promoted to President, Enterprise Accounts for Allied Universal® in 2017. Prior to her appointment, she served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Accounts and Government Services, responsible for overall operational and business development functions. Before this role, she held senior-level positions at Gallagher Bassett Investigative Services, Pinkerton Investigative Services and was an Investigative Specialist with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Chicago, Illinois.In addition to overseeing operational and business development functions in her current and previous roles, she has led numerous vertical market sales strategies and operational support initiatives. Her experience includes the development and execution of global service platforms and acquisition growth.Mimi is a graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and studied criminal justice at Illinois State University.

Chuck Gausen

Skills and experience: Chuck is responsible for all aspects of integration planning and execution for some of Allied Universal’s largest and strategic customers. Career experience: At G4S, Chuck was Executive Vice President of Global, Enterprise and Strategic Accounts where he managed more than 100 direct reports globally, supported more than 100 clients and more than $800 million in revenue.

Gene McConville

Career experience: Gene is responsible for all facets of Allied Universal’s nuclear security business, which includes growth, client retention, security operations, P&L adherence, CBA negotiations and corporate liaison for G4S's consulting and technology businesses. Skills and experience: Prior to joining Allied Universal, Gene led the G4S nuclear security business.

Mike J. Malone

Career experience: Mike founded this division as MJM Investigations in 1989, which G4S acquired in 2008. He has served on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement, as well as the Council for Entrepreneurial Development and the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Brian J. McCabe

Career experience: Brian joined Allied Universal from G4S, where he held several technology related leadership positions over more than 20 years. Previously, he held a number of senior-level Information technology management positions during his 10-year tenure at Diageo, the world’s leading spirits company.

Ty Richmond

Skills and experience: Ty oversees several business units in Allied Universal: including Event Services, Risk Advisory and Consulting Services, Executive Protection and Intelligence, and the manguarding retail unit. Ty holds a Masters Certificate of Business from Tulane University, and attended the University of Kentucky and National Graduate School where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Quality Management Systems. Career experience: Prior to Allied Universal, Ty was the senior vice president of global security at Sony Pictures Entertainment, the former Chief Operating Officer for Andrews International and has held executive management and chief security officer roles in several corporations including Agilent Technologies.

David Sullivan

David Sullivan is the president of AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal company and a market leader in physical security systems. Previously, Sullivan served as president of ACRE Americas. Sullivan joined ACRE in 2017 as vice president of global sales, he most recently served as the president of ACRE’s international businesses which include Vanderbilt International and ComNet Europe. Sullivan was a part of the founding management team of HID Global and has over 36 years of experience in the security industry. and has more than twelve years of executive leadership roles in Europe, having been based in both England and Ireland.

Tracy Fuller

Tracy Fuller has led Allied Universal to become the industry leader in the government contract security market. Under her leadership, Allied Universal’s Government Services division manages all aspects of government security services contracting, from program development to operations for federal, state and local agencies across the nation. Fuller has 30 years of security experience, including 26 years with Allied Universal. She is an innovative, customer-focused leader with a proven ability to build and streamline infrastructure; launch and manage large-scale programs; and cultivate high-performing teams.

Mark Olivas

Mark Olivas serves as president of Allied Universal Janitorial Services. Under his leadership, the business unit cleans over 300 million square feet of space in 37 states. Army for more than eight years as a non-commissioned officer. After returning home from the military in 1991, he worked as an area supervisor for Commercial Building Maintenance and, then, ISS. Olivas is an active member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

Glen Kucera

Appointed: 2021About:Glen Kucera serves as president of Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, a leading provider of specialized security solutions. With more than 17,000 employees, the organization provides services including firearm and explosive detection canine teams; risk advisory an…

Allied Universal: A Commitment to Security and Partnership

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