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4501 Pleasanton Ave
Pleasanton CA 94566

Alameda County Fairgrounds & Event Center

At the moment, there are no job openings available.

At the moment, there are no job openings available.

2025 Fair

Security Specialist - PM Swing Shift

SALARY: $20-$23/hour based on experience

This full time, non-exempt position is responsible for securing and protecting our 267-acre property. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30pm to 11pm Swing Shift and include weekends during Events. This position is responsible for guarding and protecting gates, entrances, buildings, facilities and other designated posts on premises. Excellent problem solution, de-escalation and customer service skills are essential for success.

We are looking for a guest-oriented, experienced security professional who can communicate in a friendly and effective manner, monitor the flow of visitors and protect our property.

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Security Specialist – Grave Shift

SALARY: $20-$23/hour, based on experience

POSITION SCOPE:

This full time, non-exempt position is responsible for securing and protecting our 267-acre property. The schedule is Monday through Friday, Grave Shift 10:00pm to 6:30am and include weekends during Events. This position is responsible for guarding and protecting gates, entrances, buildings, facilities and other designated posts on premises. Excellent problem solution, de-escalation and customer service skills are essential for success.

We are looking for a guest-oriented, experienced security professional who can communicate in a friendly and effective manner, monitor the flow of visitors and protect our property.

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Gabino Avila

NEW Gold Star Award

Every quarter Alameda County Fairgrounds celebrates an employee who exhibits our core values and goes above and beyond.

Congratulations Gabino Avila 

4th Quarter, 2024

Gabino practices our core values with collaboration across departments and a positive attitude everyday on the job.

Employee Shout Outs

Why do you work at the Alameda County Fairgrounds?

I LOVE my co-workers & the support to always improve & educate myself.  The team effort that every employee contributes makes this place, a great place to work.

I was looking for work that would help me learn new skills and turn those skills into a career. I come here knowing when retirement comes I was able to leave my lasting impression on the property. My goal is to have made a contribution to the organization and leave something for future generations.

We celebrate and inspire community…by being
the best fair and gathering place.

Mission

To assure the long-term viability of the Alameda County Fairgrounds, present an exceptional annual Fair that celebrates the heritage and diversity of Alameda County, and provide year-round opportunities for facility usage.

Vision

Our Fairgrounds will provide an inclusive, family-friendly environment where community, diversity, innovation and excellence are celebrated by all.

Values

Community

We believe the memories created here define who we are and how we are known to the community we serve.

Inclusive

Everyone is welcome, regardless of the traits that make us unique, as we celebrate the power of diversity and promote a fair and just environment.

Excellence

As individuals, we are focused on excellence; as a team, we are focused on lasting and meaningful success.

Collaborative

Our organization is made stronger through the power of collaboration and communication regardless of one’s position.

Innovative

We believe our organization and employees are empowered by innovation and change.

Environment

We preserve and protect our beautiful land, heritage and history as our organization prospers. 

Positive

We strive to maintain a positive atmosphere where we can enrich and elevate our guests and one another.

Celebrate

We celebrate with one another; we win together or not all. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Find out about our new, exciting volunteer program. Volunteers are the Ambassadors for the annual Fair. They provide customer service and information for our guests.

For more information, please contact us.

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Or call 925-426-7610

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Alameda County Fair is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Grounds crew