Security Officer Felixstow

Please note that we will only accept applicants who have an AGSVA Baseline Defence Clearance or Negative Vetting 1 Defence Clearance - this is different to a police check and is usually sponsored by a current or recent employer.

What G4S can offer you

• Competitive pay rates with a mix of day, night and weekend shifts for casual relief cover - Base rate of $36.08 per hour | penalty rates for night work ($42.34), Saturdays ($50.51) and Sundays ($64.94).
• Full Time Permanent Role - Perfect for someone who enjoys long shifts
• Work for our global technology client, in their Corporate Headquarters in Felixstow, a 10-minute drive from Adelaide CBD.

About the role & team

Our client is a renowned global technology company, and this role is based at their Corporate Office in Felixstow, north-east of the Adelaide CBD. This people-facing Security Officer position works as part of the broader team of four Security Officers and reports to our Security Contract Lead; in this role you will be required to work in a team and also independently.

This is a casual position based at our clients Office in Adelaide. We are keen to hear from those that have security experience in a corporate or concierge work environment, as well as a Negative Vetting 1 Clearance. We are also looking for strong IT-literacy, and exemplary customer service and communication skills.

The role involves:

• Administration duties - such as monitoring incoming emails for new starter access approvals to the site, and then creating badges/access passes for these new starters.
• Managing the reception desk - including assisting people that have forgotten their access cards, supporting visitors with the sign-in process, assisting couriers, and interacting with facilities maintenance staff.
• Monitoring other sites in Australia and New Zealand remotely - for example, doing detailed security checks in our systems to provide our client's staff access at another site, where appropriate.
• CCTV monitoring - you may be required to monitor CCTV if there's an incident, do monitoring in that immediate area and get any required footage.
• Patrols & Report Writing - You will be required to do patrols on all levels of the building, as well as the external perimeter, and prepare and submit concise and clear incident reports when required.

What we're looking for

• You MUST have Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) Clearance.
• Current and Valid South Australian Security Licence.
• A high level of customer service skills.
• IT-literate, and willing to learn new systems.
• Experience working with security systems, including Access Control, CCTV, and Alarm Monitoring. (Experience with Lenel would be highly desirable.)

The recruitment process

G4S runs a staged recruitment process which includes:

• Applying online with a CV.
• Shortlisted applicants will have a quick 10-minute phone call with our Talent Advisor - to learn more about the role.
• An online interview with our team via Google Meet.
• Background checks, including a National Police Check, a Reference check, a Medical Assessment, and Security Qualifications + ID form.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal(R) 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.

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