High-Risk & Response Operator (Security)

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a High-Risk & Response Team security professional to deliver frontline response operations, high-risk deployments, proactive patrols and tactical security support across a dynamic operational environment.

The role is suited to those who thrive in operational work, maintaining readiness and professionalism while handling real-world incidents and emerging threats. Rotating 4-on, 4-off roster with day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Current NSW Security Licence.
• Current NSW Firearms Licence, or the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain one.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and discretion.
• Strong situational awareness and operational mindset.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Respond to alarms, incidents and client security requests.
• Conduct mobile patrols, inspections and site security checks.
• Support high-risk deployments and specialised operational taskings.
• Identify and report potential threats, risks and vulnerabilities.
• Provide access control, escort and movement coordination services.
• Maintain operational readiness for elevated threat environments.
• Assist with incident management and emergency response activities.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain clear operational communications.
• Work closely with Security Operations Centre and operational leadership.
• Participate in ongoing training, exercises and capability development programs.

Job description

As part of a High-Risk & Response Team, you'll operate as a boots-on-the-ground security professional delivering frontline response operations, high-risk deployments, proactive patrols and tactical security support across a dynamic operational environment.

The role is suited to individuals who enjoy operationally focused work, maintaining a high level of readiness and professionalism while responding to real-world security incidents and emerging threats. Depending on operational requirements, operators may work in both armed and unarmed capacities and must be capable of performing in fast-moving and high-pressure environments. The role combines incident response, mobile patrols, alarm activations, client support and specialised security taskings, providing exposure to a diverse range of operational scenarios.

Key Responsibilities

• This role operates on a rotating 4-on, 4-off roster (both day & night).
• Respond to alarms, incidents and client security requests.
• Conduct mobile patrols, inspections and site security checks.
• Support high-risk deployments and specialised operational taskings.
• Identify and report potential threats, risks and vulnerabilities.
• Provide access control, escort and movement coordination services.
• Maintain operational readiness for elevated threat environments.
• Assist with incident management and emergency response activities.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain clear operational communications.
• Work closely with Security Operations Centre and operational leadership.
• Participate in ongoing training, exercises and capability development programs.

About You

• Current NSW Security Licence
• Current NSW Firearms Licence, or the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain one
• Current Driver Licence
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity and discretion
• Strong situational awareness and operational mindset
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure

Preference will be given to candidates with Defence, Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services or specialist security backgrounds. Applicants with experience in operational, tactical or incident response environments are strongly encouraged to apply.