Q: What does PPS look for in security officer candidates during interviews?

PPS evaluates candidates for:

• Integrity and honesty — Candidates must be open about their background

• Situational judgment — How would you handle an unauthorized person attempting entry? How do you de-escalate an agitated individual?

• Communication skills — Written and verbal — can you write a clear incident report?

• Reliability and professionalism — On-time, in-uniform, prepared to represent the client

• Temperament under pressure — Calm, decisive, non-reactive in stressful situations

Tip: Before your PPS interview, review the company’s services at ppsprotects.com and come prepared to speak to specific scenarios you may face in a security role.