Security Officer

Security Officer

Department of Parliamentary Services

About the role 

The Department of Parliamentary Services is recruiting a Security Officer 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.

Salary

This role is classified at PoV2.1 $56,834 - $64,911 plus 11% superannuation. 

About you 

We are looking for people who take pride in delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will build great relationships with customers while following policies and procedures.

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    

We believe that our workforce should be reflective of the Victorian community we serve and that is why we seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. Regardless of gender identity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background we strongly encourage you to apply.

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?  

Your health and wellbeing are integral to your success. We have a range of benefits to ensure your physical and mental health are supported, including an annual health and wellbeing calendar with initiatives including flu vaccinations, skin and health checks and optical and eyewear subsidies. As well as discounted health insurance and discounted memberships at over 240 gyms, pools and fitness facilities across Victoria.

You will also receive generous leave entitlements, including parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers and the option to purchase additional leave.

Your professional development is important to us, that's why we have a dedicated learning and development framework, along with leadership development programs and targeted in-house training.

When you excel at your work and initiate innovative solutions or go above and beyond to demonstrate our values, you will be recognised for your efforts through our reward and recognition program.

For more information about a career with us, visit our website.

How to apply  

We want our application to process to be as simple as possible, so we only ask that you submit your resume. Use the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.

Applications close: 3 April 2024. Applicants may be invited for an interview during the advertising period

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 asked 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

Accessibility

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact our Recruitment Team via email ***********@parliament.vic.gov.au  or on (03) 8682 2***

COVID-19 compliance

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence for sighting of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.