Unarmed Retail Security Officer – Berkeley | $24/hr | Full-Time

Put your customer service skills and attention to detail to work in a full-time retail security role in Berkeley. Join Allstate Security to help create a welcoming store environment, support employees, and address concerns through observation, clear reporting, and professional communication.

Pay, Location & Schedule

• Full-time unarmed position
• Dollar Tree Berkeley — 1284 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
• Tuesday and Wednesday, 0800–1500
• Thursday and Friday, 1500–2300
• Pay: $24/hour

What You’ll Do

• Welcome customers and maintain a visible, professional security presence.
• Patrol designated indoor and outdoor areas, including entrances, sidewalks, and parking areas as assigned.
• Watch for safety concerns, suspicious activity, and theft; report observations promptly to store management and company supervision.
• Write clear Daily Activity Reports and incident reports, and assist emergency responders with factual information when needed.
• Support store staff and customers while following site instructions and maintaining professional boundaries.

What You’ll Bring — Required

• A valid BSIS security guard license.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Dependability, reliable transportation, and availability for the listed shifts.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and stand or walk for extended periods.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in event, hospitality, military, or bouncer/security roles involving customer interaction and de-escalation.

Site Safety Standards

• This is an observe-and-report position. Report suspected theft immediately and avoid confrontation.
• Do not detain, question, touch, or pursue suspected shoplifters, or request receipts or personal belongings.
• Report emergencies to management and local authorities as directed.
• Treat everyone respectfully and impartially; profiling and discriminatory conduct are not permitted.

Professional Expectations

• Arrive on time, in full uniform, with your required equipment: charged phone, notepad, pen, ID, and BSIS license.
• Stay alert and focused. Avoid personal phone use, eating, smoking, and unnecessary conversation while on duty.
• Follow company policies, applicable requirements, and client post instructions.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and tell us about your relevant experience and availability for the listed schedule.

Allstate Security provides professional security services throughout California – from San Francisco down to Los Angeles, and continuing all the way through our headquarters area in San Diego, CA. For nearly a decade, we’ve offered comprehensive security solutions to a variety of clients as one of California’s premier security guard companies.

We specialize in armed guards, unarmed guards, patrol service, and mobile patrols. Our security officers will work seamlessly as a part of our team to secure premises, customers, employees, assets and everything in between.

Allstate Security provides reliable, qualified, professional officers who are trained and ready to respond to potential security threats and provide outstanding support and service.