Security Officer

at  NSW Government

ABOUT US

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

The Academy is a secure location with onsite facilities including café and gym available to employees. Applicants will need to demonstrate they meet the mandatory requirements that include:

• Australian resident,
• Hold an Australian driver’s licence with no traffic infringements in the last 6 months
• Possess a current NSW Security licenceFor more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), click here to view the role description.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAt NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:
• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease and
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an opportunity for a Security Officer to be part of our Police Academy, People and Capability. To perform safety and security services for the New South Wales Police Force in an ethical, efficient and cost effective manner for all Academy sites, facilities and persons therein

Based in Goulburn at the NSW Police Academy, the position is in within an easy commute of both Canberra and the Southern Highlands. The position entails working 8 hours shifts on a 19-day 4-weekly roster covering shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shift penalties and allowances apply to public holidays, weekends, afternoon and night shifts with a flexible approach to rostering to provide employees the ability to have a suitable work/life balance. Working in a small team, the position is responsible for on-site security, this includes (among other duties):

• Staffing the front gate,
• Locking and unlocking facilities
• Providing after hours assistance to students and visiting staff,
• General on-site security monitoring and patrols.

The Academy is a secure location with onsite facilities including café and gym available to employees. Applicants will need to demonstrate they meet the mandatory requirements that include:

• Australian resident,
• Hold an Australian driver’s licence with no traffic infringements in the last 6 months
• Possess a current NSW Security licenceFor more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities and capabilities required for the role), click here to view the role description.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAt NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:
• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease and
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen