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Why this employer is listed

Typical jobs: traffic control flagger, work-zone setup, crew driver

What you may need: Flagger certification (training usually provided); crew roles often require a driver's license

Good to know: Outdoor, seasonal road-construction work. Crews travel to job sites.

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Indiana locations (21)

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Decatur · Adams County

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Columbus · Bartholomew County

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Hartford City · Blackford County

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Greensburg · Decatur County

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Marion · Grant County

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Huntington · Huntington County

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Seymour · Jackson County

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Franklin · Johnson County

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Greenwood · Johnson County

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Westport · LaPorte County

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Crown Point · Lake County

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Hobart · Lake County

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Merrillville · Lake County

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Munster · Lake County

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Schererville · Lake County

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Indianapolis · Marion County

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Lawrence · Marion County

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Valparaiso · Porter County

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Logansport · Randolph County

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Shelbyville · Shelby County

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South Bend · St. Joseph County

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Interview Prep: Area Wide Protective

From Broken Champions · brokenchampions.com/resources

Date / time:
Address:
Interviewer's name:
Job applied for:
Their phone:

Know the company

Look it up before you go: ______________________________________________

Jobs they often hire for: security officer, patrol, gate attendant

Good to know: Outdoor, seasonal road-construction work. Crews travel to job sites.

What to bring

  • State ID or driver's license
  • Social Security card (or other I-9 document)
  • 3 copies of your resume
  • A list of 3 references with phone numbers
  • A pen and this sheet
  • The Federal Bonding info below, in case they worry about hiring someone with a record
  • Driver's license

What to wear

Business casual, very neat.

Questions they may ask

  1. Tell me about yourself.
  2. Why do you want to work here?
  3. Do you have a criminal record? Tell me about it.
  4. Why is there a gap in your work history?
  5. When can you start?
  6. How would you handle a tense situation?
  7. Are you comfortable with a background check?
  8. Can you work overnights?

When they ask about your record

"Yes. In [year] I was convicted of [offense in plain words]. I took responsibility and served my time. While I was there I [class, certification, job, or recovery work]. Since then I have [what you have done]. I am ready to work, and I am covered by the free Federal Bonding Program for my first six months."

Keep it under 30 seconds, be honest, and bring it back to the job. If your record was expunged, you may answer about the expunged part as if it never happened.

Questions to ask them

  1. Which posts are open to someone with a record?
  2. What training do you provide?
  3. Is Indiana security licensing needed for this post?
  4. What would make someone great in this job?
  5. What are the next steps, and when should I follow up?

Federal Bonding Program (free for the employer)

Insures the employer against theft or dishonesty for your first 6 months, $5,000 to $25,000, at no cost and no deductible. Indiana coordinator: 317-232-3623 · Fbonding@dwd.in.gov

After the interview

  • Thank them before you leave, and ask when you should follow up.
  • Call or email a thank-you within 24 hours.
  • Tell us how it went: admin@brokenchampions.com. Your report helps the next person.

Notes: __________________________________________________________
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Being listed does not mean this employer will hire any particular person, and it is not an endorsement. Hiring decisions are made location by location. Tell us what happened when you applied.

Call ahead to confirm. Offices move and hours change. Broken Champions is not affiliated with the agencies, programs, or employers listed, and nothing on this page is legal advice.

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