Security Officer Personnel Screening Specialist

Job title: Security Officer Personnel Screening Specialist

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 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: DayTime Mon02:45 PM - 11:15 PM Tue02:45 PM - 11:15 PM Wed02:45 PM - 11:15 PM Thur02:45 PM - 11:15 PM Fri02:45 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.

• Requisition ID

• 2026-1714883