Posted 10 days ago
Security Officers - Public Housing | Multiple Roles
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Security Officers monitor and patrol public housing sites across Melbourne, conducting foot patrols, vehicle patrols, and control room operations to ensure site safety and respond to incidents.
About this role
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 www.msssecurity.com.au.
Public Housing Security Officers – Multiple Roles
MSS Security is seeking professional and reliable Security Officers to join our team across public housing sites throughout Melbourne.
We are recruiting for three separate roles:
Foot Patrol Security Officer
- Conduct regular foot patrols across designated public housing sites.
- Monitor buildings, common areas, entrances, car parks and surrounding grounds.
- Identify and respond to security risks, hazards and suspicious behaviour.
- Assist residents, visitors and stakeholders professionally.
- Report and escalate incidents in accordance with site procedures.
Control Room Operator
- Monitor CCTV, alarms, radios and security systems.
- Receive and assess incident information and requests for assistance.
- Coordinate Foot and Mobile Patrol Officers to incidents.
- Maintain accurate incident records and communications.
- Escalate incidents to management, Police or Emergency Services when required.
Mobile Patrol Operator
- Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc vehicle patrols across designated sites.
- Monitor buildings, car parks, entrances and external areas.
- Respond to alarms, incidents and requests for assistance.
- Identify suspicious activity, property damage and security vulnerabilities.
- Maintain communication with the Control Room and accurately report incidents.
Locations:
Carlton | Collingwood | Fitzroy | Prahran | South Melbourne | Richmond | North Melbourne | Williamstown | Flemington | Melbourne Surrounding Suburbs
Requirements:
- Full Australian working rights.
- Valid Victorian Security Licence.
- First Aid & CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
- Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
- Full Victorian Driver Licence required for Mobile Patrol Operator.
- Previous security experience highly regarded.
Master License Number: 409-987-30S
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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