Security Guard

Victoria Police

Forensic Services Department

Business Services Group

Security Services Unit

(VPS-2) Security Officer Ongoing role available

About the role:

This is a rostered 24/7 shift work position - shift allowances apply.

The purpose of the Security Services Unit is to ensure the Forensic Services Centre is a safe and secure workplace through the provision of a range of Security services, including Fire Alarm monitoring, CCTV monitoring, reception duties and switchboard duties.

The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the Security of the Centre by monitoring CCTV, Alarms systems & plant alarms.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include:

• Perform a range of security functions ie. foot patrols and monitoring of CCTV
• Ensure enforcement of security policy, preparing reports regarding security and systems alarms, saving data and providing verbal briefings to management, regarding breaches and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform routine reception and switchboard duties.
• Maintain and update shift rosters for the team in line with management expectations, relevant workforce agreements and in consultation with other members of the team.
• Regularly review local procedures, policies and user manuals to ensure currency.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing across all members of the team to ensure all are multi-skilled.

Skills & Experience

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to monitor security and fire alarm systems and operate a switchboard.
• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work both alone and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Good administrative skills and ability specifically in the field of records maintenance, reporting and management, with an emphasis on quality and accuracy.
• Proven office administration skills with experience in basic office software packages. 
• An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
• Proven ability to monitor client and stakeholder satisfaction, and constructively manage stakeholder issues to ensure positive outcomes for the stakeholder and the Command/Department.
• A proven record of ethical behaviour and a demonstrated commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

Requirements and relevant information:

• This is a rostered 24/7 shift work position and will include weekends and public holidays.
• Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive Macleod, Victoria.
• Ongoing position available
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a DNA sample (buccal swab) for use in laboratory quality control procedures (elimination purposes only).
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa

How to apply

For your application to be considered, your submission must include:

• Resume, and.
• Completed application form - The application form is attached to the job advertisement. 

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through the following platform: Job Skills Exchange (JSE) and careers.vic.gov.au website.  Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).

Applications close midnight Tuesday 19th March 2024

For further information on this role please contact Michael Girdwood on 03 9450-9*** or email ***************@police.vic.gov.au

If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirements/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email ******@police.vic.gov.au.

About Us:

Victoria Police is a large organisation employing police, public servants and protective services officers. Victoria Police provides support to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. 

At Victoria Police our goal is for our workforce to reflect the diverse community we serve. We continually seek to attract and retain a diverse workforce which includes people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. 

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps