Security Officer

WHAT WE CAN OFFER 

• Work-life balance - no nights or weekends!
• Upskill with comprehensive in-house training provided.
• You will not be dealing with young people in custody - this is mainly a front-of-house role. 
• Once employed, uncapped $500 bonuses for referring a friend or colleague that becomes a G4S employee.  

OPPORTUNITIES

• Casual vacancy | Monday to Friday roster | Shifts are commencing between 06:30 AM - 8:30 AM finishing 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 38 hours per week.
• Parkville location

THE ROLE & THE TEAM 

This role sits within a large, supportive team of 30+ Security Officers based at the Parkville Youth Justice Centre, receiving support from our 2 Supervisors and our Site Manager. In this position you will provide general security services including access control, screening, and perimeter security across the site. There is a corrections presence on site run by Corrections Victoria, so the role does not require you to undertake correctional duties or interact with young people in detention, however you may be required to enter secure areas of the facility. We are looking for professional, licenced security staff to join our team to undertake security duties for our client, such as: 

• Reception Duties - Providing friendly and efficient customer service for all people entering the centre, taking phone calls, registering visitors, creating visitor passes, and keeping detailed visitor logs. 
• Screening - Conducting x-ray screening, searching using metal detection equipment, and ensuring that electronics are not brought into the site and are put in a locker.
• Patrols - Roving security patrols around the perimeter of the building.
• Sallyport Management - Checking trucks thoroughly in the sallyport area upon entry, including taking everything out of the truck for inspection and confiscating any prohibited items.
• Internal escorting - including escorting contractors within the precinct, which could involve going into secure areas of the facility.  

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• Victorian Security Licence with Control Room Endorsement 
• Valid First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain prior to employment. 
• Working with Children Check (Employee Version), or willingness to obtain prior to employment. 
• Experience working in a similar environment.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 30-minute onsite interview. 

If successful after the interview, the G4S Talent Acquisition team will then email you a series of items to complete and return. You will also need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical assessment.

Upon passing, you'll receive an employment contract plus a final set of Onboarding Forms to complete.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company is a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. With a workforce of approximately 800,000 employees worldwide and over 2,000 across Australia and New Zealand, we leverage global best practices to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We partner with Government, industries and law enforcement agencies to deliver Integrated Security and Justice Services across a diverse range of portfolios, including Port Phillip Prison, Mount Gambier Prison, Prisoner Transport Operations, Court Security, Custody Centres, Corporate Security, Mobile Speed Cameras, our Support Offices, and more.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit g4s.com.au. To explore a career with G4S, please visit careers.au.g4s.com.

G4S is an equal opportunity employer and encourages anyone who is interested in this position to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to submit an application in working for G4S.