Security OfficerDepartment of Parliamentary Services
About the role
The Department of Parliamentary Services is recruiting multiple Security Officers to provide exceptional guarding services at the iconic Parliament House.
As a Security Officer you will join a skilled team of security professionals. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Performing security screening, inspection, identification and reporting to ensure the safe and smooth operation of all security checkpoints at Parliament House;
- Providing a warm welcome and outstanding customer service to all staff, visitors and guests.
The Department will provide you with training to help develop your individual skills and assist you in building a successful career.
These exciting new roles offer job security, work-life balance, a competitive market salary and generous entitlements.
Typically, you will work a 7 hour and 36 minute shift between the hours of 6:30am and 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. The nature of this role may require you to work a 7 hour and 36 minute shift between the hours of 6:30am and 10:00pm.
About you
You will have prior security experience and working knowledge of security systems and screening equipment.
**You will have the skills to**:
- Assist staff, visitors, and guests to make sure they have a positive experience
- Communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of people
- Work well in a team, as well as independently
- Be punctual and organised to keep things running smoothly
- Learn, adapt and be flexible to changes in the workplace
Required qualifications
To be considered, you must have a valid Private Security Individual Licence and Certificate II in Security Operations.
**It's a bonus if you**:
- have a Crowd Control Licence
- have a Certificate III in Security Operations
- have 2+ years' experience in a similar role
- speak a second language
Why join us?
At the Department of Parliamentary Services, we offer many benefits including;
- generous parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- professional development and learning opportunities
- secure employment in an uncertain job market
- a competitive salary with salary progression
- generous leave entitlements, including purchasing additional leave
- reward and recognition programs to celebrate your achievements
For more information about a career with us, visit our website.
How to apply
The process from here
Applicants will be required to undertake competency testing to assess their suitability for the role.
If you are a successful, you will be required to obtain or provide:
- a National Name and Fingerprint Check
- a Working with Children Check
- a Workers Compensation History Check
- a pre-employment medical assessment and be declared medically fit for all duties
- evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment
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