Security Screening Specialist — Access Control & Patrol

Allied Universal; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Financial and Health Benefits

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Job summary

Allied Universal, a leader in security and facility services, seeks a Security Officer Personnel Screening Specialist in Oakland, CA. You will screen individuals and items, monitor access points, and report security concerns, while delivering professional customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Join Allied Universal to contribute to a culture of teamwork, integrity, and reliability, with opportunities for shift-based work and growth within a people-first company.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel while following site procedures.
• Screen personnel, vehicles, packages, and cargo entering designated areas.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, documents, and entry permissions.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and emergencies per procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized activity and report anomalies.

Skills

Customer service

Screening

Access control

Compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, a leader in security and facility services, seeks a Security Officer Personnel Screening Specialist in Oakland, CA. You will screen individuals and items, monitor access points, and report security concerns, while delivering professional customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Join Allied Universal to contribute to a culture of teamwork, integrity, and reliability, with opportunities for shift-based work and growth within a people-first company.