People

Training To Inspire Success

At American Guard Services, Inc., we know people are the most important part of a successful security program. That is why our hiring and screening process is highly structured to achieve your goals and ensure only the best candidates join our team. Our competitive wage rates help us attract and retain motivated, dedicated personnel who take pride in their work. Some of our recruiting methods are innovative and proven. We have access to the California Department of Consumer Affairs’ Division of Licensing to verify licensed officers, partner with security training schools for graduate placement, and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement programs at local colleges. These sources provide us with well-trained individuals committed to the private security field, many of whom have gone on to become exemplary AGS employees.

Empowering Communities Through People

Our turnover ratio is among the lowest in the security industry because we prioritize our people. Officers receive competitive wages, paid professional training, and clear opportunities for advancement in a stable and supportive work environment. We also equip our team with professional uniforms and the latest state-of-the-art equipment to ensure they can perform with confidence. From performance-specific training at the start of employment to ongoing refresher courses, every officer is continually prepared to meet the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and client service.

Screening & Qualifications

As part of our screening process, we carefully assesses each guard’s drive, character, and capacity to handle the mental and physical responsibilities required in any post.

All guards will meet the basic mandatory qualifications:

✅ Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language proficiently

✅ No record of felony convictions

✅ No history of alcohol or narcotics dependence or addiction

✅ Free of physical or mental conditions that would prohibit performing duties

✅ Hold U.S. citizenship or legally admitted foreign national status

✅ Past behavior demonstrates fitness for service work

✅ Verifiable work record

✅ Character of honesty, truthfulness, and personal integrity

✅ At least 18 years of age

Criteria For Applicants

In addition to our basic mandatory qualifications, applicants are screened based on the following criteria:

Area	Description
Employment History	Former employers are contacted to verify employment dates & rehire status. Periods of unemployment, if any, must be accounted for.
Military History	Copies are required of the applicant’s past or current military service Form DD-214.
Criminal Information	All applicants are fingerprinted with the FBI, where permitted, & State Police to discover any past felony conviction.
Education	All applicants must possess skills equivalent to high school level education.
Drug Screen	Applicants are required to submit a pre-employment drug screen.
Personal References	The candidate will supply references, which will be contacted by letter or telephone. If a reference cannot be contacted, the individual must supply additional data or other references.
Driving License & Record	Guards that operate vehicles for AGS, Inc. must have a current driver’s license with a verification of their driving record.
Character & Mental Stability	Must be of good moral character. Have no record judgment of incompetency & be free of mental disease or defect.
Federal Immigration Status	Each applicant provides documentation showing citizenship, or legal alien status, & a completed I-9 form.

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