Aviation Protection Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia MSS Security Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year
About the Company 

As one of Australia's leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at

  • Permanent Part Time  Opportunities at $29.93/hr + Aviation Allowance & penalties
  • Scholarship opportunity available
  • Join one of Australia's largest security companies and an employer of choice

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

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

  • Because we know how to have fun whilst getting the job done

Skills & Experience

  • Certificate II in Transport Security Protection or the ability to get one via MSS Scholarship program
  • Currently hold or willing to obtain an ASIC clearance
  • Must have full working rights in Australia
  • Ability to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol screening
  • Flexibility in working hours
  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to demonstrate exceptional customer service
  • Complete incident reports as required
  • Respond professionally, courteously and promptly to all stakeholder enquiries

The position is primarily responsible for providing a security presence whilst remaining alert and focused. You will be part of an enthusiastic, committed and customer focused team which builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Passenger & checked baggage screening
  • Manage traffic flow & screening at security checkpoints within the airport
  • Maintain the high standards of security at the Canberra Airport

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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 are currently developing our first Innovate 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. 

How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

  • be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,

  • be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

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

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

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