Security Officer Screener

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Screener in Oakland, CA to safeguard clients across logistics and distribution sites. You will screen personnel, visitors, and shipments, monitor access points, and report security concerns to help maintain a secure environment.

Role emphasizes customer service, adherence to procedures, and proactive incident response within a fast-paced logistics setting.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Background check required under applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while screening according to site procedures.
• Screen employees, visitors, packages, and shipments per access-control rules.
• Operate screening equipment and report prohibited or suspicious items to leadership.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, and document screening activities.
• Respond calmly to incidents and conduct routine patrols of areas and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Screener in Oakland, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. 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. Your visible presence and customer-focused communication will help deter incidents while supporting efficient operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$21.95 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Tue 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Wed 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Thur 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Fri 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM
• Sat 06:45 AM - 03:15 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors, packages, and shipments in accordance with established access-control and screening requirements for a logistics and distribution location.
• Operate screening equipment and conduct visual inspections of authorized items as directed, reporting prohibited, suspicious, or irregular items to site leadership.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and shipping documentation, and maintain accurate records of screening activities and incidents.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and the perimeter as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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