Security Officer

What G4S can offer you

• Monday to Friday roster | 8-hour shifts start between 06:30am - 8:30am and finish between 2:30pm - 4:30pm.
• Upskill with comprehensive in-house training provided.
• Mainly a front-of-house role - you will not be dealing with young people in custody.
• Uncapped $500 bonuses for referring someone that becomes a G4S employee.
• Join a genuine market leader in security - we're the world's biggest integrated security company operating in over 90 countries globally.
  

About the role and team

This role sits within a large, supportive team of 30+ Security Officers based at 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 a control room endorsement
• Valid first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain this before commencement.
• Working with children check (employee version), or willing to obtain this before starting with us.
  

The recruitment process

G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:

• Applying online with a CV.
• A phone call with our Talent Advisor to learn more about the role.
• Attending an onsite interview to meet the team and see the work environment.
• Background checks, including a national police check, a reference check and a medical assessment.
• A 4-hour paid induction before commencement.
  

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 g4s.com/careers-anz. To hear directly from our staff about why they enjoy working at G4S, visit g4s.com/careers-anz/life-at-g4s.