Security Officer - Distribution Center

Garda World Security; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld Security is seeking a Response Security Officer in Oakland, California. This role involves monitoring security, conducting patrols, and providing customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, security experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance Options

Uniform Provided

Qualifications

• 2 years security officer experience required.
• Must have active CA Guard Card and complete additional training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises and conduct patrols to ensure security.
• Respond quickly to incidents and provide excellent customer service.
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents.

Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Response Security Officer!

Ready to suit up as a Response Security Guard?

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next. Tell us about how you embrace change and thrive in the heart of the action.

As a Security Officer – Response, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision.

What’s in it for you:

• Site Location: Oakland, California
• Set schedule: Day and Swing (Must be available for both shifts and weekends)
• Competitive hourly wage of $20 - $21 / hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Response Security Guard:

• Monitor the premises to ensure security
• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity
• Control access points and verify identities
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications for Response Security Guard:

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years security officer experience
• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations
• Responsive and strong problem solving skills
• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!
• You have a state license if required: Active CA. Guard Card is required and additional 32HR. BSIS Security Officer trainings. (Additional trainings may be obtained during the hiring process)

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance, and concierge roles available.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment.


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CA Private Patrol Number: 16344

Qualifications

Education