The following list of answers to Frequently Asked Questions is provided as an initial guide in addressing the recruitment process and conditions of employment with Alpha Safety Management.
1. How do I apply for a position with Alpha Safety Management?
All applications must be made in writing, we will only accept applications that are emailed. In
order to be considered for employment with Alpha safety Management your resume must
be up-to-date and received as either a Word or .pdf document.
2. What happens if Alpha Safety Management doesn't have an immediate vacancy?
If we do not have a vacancy that matches your knowledge, skills and abilities we reserve
the right to retain your resume on file for three months.
3. What is involved in the recruitment process?
As part of the recruitment process your knowledge, skills and abilities will be assessed
against the specific requirements of the role. We will conduct a formal interview with you,
this may be a face-to-face interview (prefered), Videoconfrence or by Telephone. Before
an offer is made we will meet you in person.
Some positions may require client specific testing, such as:
* Abilities and temperament assessments (paid for by Alpha Safety Management;
* Pre-employment medicals (arranged & paid for by Alpha Safety Management);
* Security clearances, including Police Clearance, Defence Clearance, etc (candidate to
arrange)
* Drug and Alcohol Testing
All applicants should note that Alpha Safety Management has a zero tolerance to illegal drugs
and alcohol in the work place. It is a requirement that employees taking prescription
medication that may affect their person safety or the safety of any other person must advise
Alpha Safety Management and give permission for Alpha Safety Management to notify the
client (this will not exclude you from employment by Alpha Safety Management, it does
allow us to put in place measures to ensure your safety and that of others).
4. When do you contact my referees?
Contact is made with referees at the final stage of the employment process, by that stage we
are confident that we will know you, your knowledge, skills and abilities. We're confident in our
judgement, however as a formal process by providing us with referee details we assume that
you have provided permission for us to contact them. In all cases we absolutely respect your
privacy, so if you do not wish us to contact your current employer you must advise us.
5. Does Alpha Safety Management have a performance appraisal system?
Yes, your performance and professional development is based on mutually agreed Key
Performance Targets. These are set annually but are subject to mutual ongoing review during
your employment. As a valued member of the Alpha Safety Management family your ongoing
job satisfaction, life balance and input into the company is essential to our mutual success.
6. Dose Alpha Safety Management support further education and professional
development?
This was partially answered previously, it simply makes good business sense to have a
dedicated, highly skilled and experienced workforce. We will support training and development
activities that are aligned with our business needs.
7. Do I need to wait for an advertisement before I apply?
No, you can send us an application and resume at any stage, in fact most positions are filled
before they are advertised. As stated earlier we will retain your resume on file for three months
if your knowledge, skills and experience is of interest.