Security Officer

October 21, 2024

MSS Security

OTHER

About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Security has unrivalled experience in delivering the highest quality of service & protecting some of the nation’s highest profile sites. To find out more visit our website at

www.msssecurity.com.au

Culture

Our employees enjoy working with MSS because we:

Have a high people and culture focus;
Offer extensive development and progression opportunities;
Provide stability and certainty in a role;
Work collaboratively together and are high achievement focused;
And because we know how to have fun whilst getting the job done.

About the role and team

Our team at Magistrates Court of Tasmania in Launceston keeps the courts and people who attend them safe, secure and orderly. As a valued team member, you'll play a significant role in helping build safer communities by ensuring the public feel safe and protected when dealing with the judicial system. This is a varied and exciting position where you have to think on your feet, be able to problem solve and work as a team, making no two days the same.

You'll be responsible for:

Providing exceptional customer service to anyone entering the court
Conducting x-ray screening, using metal detectors and searching individuals for prohibited items
Roving security patrols within and external to the building
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Acting as a first responder to any incidents that may occur
Managing access and control rooms
Magistrates Court of Tasmania is divided into four locations across the state - Burnie, Launceston, Devonport and Hobart

What we can offer you

Casual employment opportunities available
Daytime hours of operation Monday to Friday, (Daytime and Weekend After hours Shifts)
Onsite paid training gaining work-related accreditation and certification.
A supportive and friendly team of colleagues and leaders to work with.
An attractive Level 4 Pay rate of $27.88 per hour plus applicable loadings and shift penalties,

What we're looking for: people who have been in similar careers but wanting a slower pace ie, ex- Police Officers, Correctional Officers, Static Guards that want a more interesting role, people who have previously worked in the judicial system

Essential Requirements:

Clear and concise communication skills
Certificate II or III in Security Operations
Current Tasmanian Security Licence
Current First Aid Accreditation
Current CPR accreditation
Monitoring room operator experience will be regarded
Desirable to have batons and handcuffs accreditation.

How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions of each person and encourage and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan.

Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and CV.

To give yourself the best opportunity to progress your application, please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available