Security Forces Officer

2 months ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Defence Force Full time

About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong leadership and security management skills. As a Security Forces Officer in the Australian Defence Force, you will lead a team of protective security specialists in providing physical security and security governance for Defence installations and advanced capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Command and lead up to 40 protective security specialists in a 'Security Flight'
  • Advise command on protective security measures and security risk management, including active and passive defences
  • Develop security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and security risk mitigation strategies
  • Design and execute airbase protection and security first responses
  • Provide emergency responses for major incidents, such as aircraft crashes
  • Plan the conduct of Base Security Operations and training exercises in conjunction with unit and base executives
  • Deliver ground defence continuation training for Base personnel
  • Deliver nuclear, biological and chemical defence training
  • Control the base armoury and small arms range

Opportunities for Advancement

You may be selected for roles in the Air Force Ground Combat Security Forces Squadron, which primarily responds to security threats across the threat spectrum, or in military law enforcement and investigative roles alongside Army and Navy as part of ADF Military Policing in the Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU).

Ground Combat Roles

  • Command multiple manoeuvre elements of ground combatants within the Ground Combat Squadron, to defeat combat threats within airbases, flight lines, infrastructure, and assets
  • Operate independently or as a joint or combined force
  • Coordinate and integrate with Security Flights, Joint and Coalition partners

Military Police Roles

  • Deputy Commander Joint Military Police Stations (JMPS) responsible for the planning, leadership and management of Air Force, Army, and Navy Military Police
  • Military Police staff officers responsible for managing projects to deliver policing capability for the Joint Force
  • Military Police investigation and management roles in the JMPU


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