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Security company Allied Universal hiring for 50 positions

Physical security services company Allied Universal is hosting a job fair in St. Petersburg Aug. 22. Pictured is the company’s security careers web page. [Courtesy of Allied Universal]
By Malena Carollo
Published Aug. 8

Security company Allied Universal is holding a job fair in St. Petersburg Aug. 22. The company is hiring for 50 security-related positions, most of which will be security guards, spokeswoman Nancy Thompson said.

To qualify for a position, applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent degree, "exceptional" customer service and communication abilities and computer skills. They also must pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test. Applicants must also be at least 18 years old.

The event will be held at 5945 54th Ave. N from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested applications should bring a government-issued identification card, such as a driver's license, and a resume. For more information and to apply online, visit http://bit.ly/2YCOJrU.

Contact Malena Carollo at mcarollo@tampabay.com or (727) 892-2249. Follow @malenacarollo.

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