Security Officer

at  Victoria University of Wellington

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Permanent
• Post Date: Tue Sep 24 20:23:33 2024
• Ref: 2017
• Have you got experience as a security officer, or are wanting to join the security profession?
• Are you a confident communicator and have an engaging approach to your mahi?
• Do you have strong risk assessment skills and can prioritise effectively?

Ō PŪMANAWA - ABOUT YOU

If you believe in providing a strong customer-focused service, have a high degree of empathy, ability to take the initiative, are astute, and can contribute positively to the team culture, then this is your role.
You will thrive in this role with a professional manner with people, an ability to influence and manage conflict, strong attention to detail, and self-management skills.

Key Requirements:

• Outstanding people and communication skills including the ability to adjust to different situations and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to assess risk and develop strategies to mitigate the risk/s.
• Capability to work as part of a team as well as having individual responsibilities.
• Previous security experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong time-management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• An enthusiastic attitude toward learning new and exciting skills.
• Good health and fitness.

This is a full-time role. We are looking for people who can work either Monday to Friday day shift or rostered shifts (afternoons, evening, and weekends) to ensure we provide 24/7 service.

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for two Security Officers to join the Campus Safety and Security team. If you like being part of a professional team, with a focus on ensuring our people are learning and working in a safe, secure environment, then come and join our whanau.
The role will be responsible for supporting the university’s core function by having a focus on people and their safety and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing a range of services that support the safety and security of students, staff, and guests on the University’s campuses.
• Ensuring buildings are secure, general checks of buildings to identify any risks, i.e., ensure windows and doors are secured and heaters are off, etc.
• Providing emergency and incident response.
• Be proactive ensuring the smooth running of the University by providing information where things need attention/fixing.