AddressSecurity Officer
Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.
Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
About the opportunity
We are looking to appoint an experienced Security Officer in our Building Construction and Maintenance section within Council on a permanent, full-time basis.
Our Security team is responsible for the Council’s physical, and electronic security across all sites. This includes the network of cameras, access control, alarms, and emergency buttons located throughout council buildings. Security Officers provide a prompt and professional response, ensuring that the threats to the safety/security of staff, contractors, visitors and members of the public and property are proactively mitigated.
An ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail. This role will require you to be vigilant and proactive, have a professional presentation and demeanour, display a strong customer service focus and have the ability to manage high-pressure incidents/situations.
To be successful in this role, you must be available to work mornings, afternoons and nights and have 24/7 availability as required.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Certificate II in Security Operations
- Current NSW Security licence Class 1A
- Current Class C Drivers licence
- Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and utilise critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience using access control and CCTV software
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Desirable:
- Certificate III in Security Operations.
Remuneration and benefits
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $1,167.59 per week
- 38-hour working week
- Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month
- Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
Our commitment to safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.
We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
Position description
Closing date: Friday 31 May 2024, 11.59 pm
Contact officer: Glenn Duncan on 9839 5161
Internal ref: BCC152
