Security Officer Entry Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to shifts

Career growth and training

Retirement savings plan

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Security Officer in Oakland, CA who will screen personnel and visitors, monitor access points, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced distribution setting. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and clear communication with clients and staff.

The job includes shift scheduling in the evenings and weekends, with the opportunity to grow within a leading security and facilities services company across North America.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen personnel, visitors, packages, shipments, and/or vehicles in accordance with site requirements and established access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify required credentials, documentation, and authorization before permitting entry to controlled areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the distribution location, loading areas, and perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Entry Screening in Oakland, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener in a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will help support a secure environment by screening personnel, visitors, and/or materials, monitoring access points, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a professional presence and clear communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$21.95 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTime Fri 02:45 PM - 11:15 PM Sat 10:45 PM - 07:15 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen personnel, visitors, packages, shipments, and/or vehicles in accordance with site requirements and established access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify required credentials, documentation, and authorization before permitting entry to controlled areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the distribution location, loading areas, and perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.