Security Officer Personnel Screening Specialist

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.

Pay Rate

Job Description

As a Security Officer Personnel Screening Specialist 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 individuals and items, monitoring access points, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while helping to deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture drive meaningful work every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:45 PM - 11:15 PMTue02:45 PM - 11:15 PMWed02:45 PM - 11:15 PMThur02:45 PM - 11:15 PMFri02:45 PM - 11:15 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related policies at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen personnel, vehicles, packages, and/or cargo entering designated areas in accordance with established procedures and site requirements.
• Monitor access points and verify required credentials, shipping documentation, and authorized entry permissions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, loading zones, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.

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 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.

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.