Defence Access Control Officer | 24/7 Security

Wilson Security; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

EAP access

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

Wilson Security is seeking experienced Security / Access Control Officers to support Department of Defence Base Security Services across Western Australia. This permanent full‑time role offers exposure to multiple Defence sites and strong career development within a national specialist Defence security network.

You will protect Defence personnel, assets and infrastructure in a professional security environment, with 12‑hour rotating shifts and allowances.

Qualifications

• Professional, reliable and adaptable candidate profile.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• High standard of personal presentation and bearing.
• Ability to work across varying environments and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving and escalation capability.

Responsibilities

• Physical access control and gatehouse operations.
• Identification verification and personnel access management.
• Monitoring CCTV and electronic access control systems.
• Conducting internal and external security patrols.
• Incident response and emergency management.
• Contractor and delivery coordination.
• Hazard identification and reporting.
• Accurate incident and HSE reporting.
• Engagement with Defence personnel, contractors and visitors.

Skills

Professional

Reliable

Adaptable

Strong communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reporting accuracy

Problem solving

Escalation capability

Education

Australian citizenship

WA Security Licence

Unrestricted WA Driver’s Licence

First Aid Certificate

AGSVA Security Clearance (Desirable)

Job description

Wilson Security is seeking experienced Security / Access Control Officers to support Department of Defence Base Security Services across Western Australia. This permanent full‑time role offers exposure to multiple Defence sites and strong career development within a national specialist Defence security network.

You will protect Defence personnel, assets and infrastructure in a professional security environment, with 12‑hour rotating shifts and allowances.