Screening Security Officer — Access Control & Service

Allied Universal; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a full-time screening operations role in Oakland, CA. You will monitor entry points, screen personnel and visitors, and support access procedures while delivering strong customer service.

You will conduct patrols, respond calmly to incidents, and report concerns to site contacts. This position emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and community safety, with a daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen personnel, visitors, packages, and/or shipments in accordance with established access-control and screening procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, documentation, and authorization for entry to restricted operational areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, loading zones, facility grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Screening procedures

Access control

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a full-time screening operations role in Oakland, CA. You will monitor entry points, screen personnel and visitors, and support access procedures while delivering strong customer service.

You will conduct patrols, respond calmly to incidents, and report concerns to site contacts. This position emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and community safety, with a daytime schedule and competitive hourly pay.