Security Guard/Supervisor

Diplomatic Protection Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Diplomatic Protection Group – Canberra ACT is seeking an experienced and highly professional Security Guard / Armed Security Officer to join our growing team. This role suits a security professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication, and extensive operational security experience.

You will supervise security personnel, uphold high standards, and ensure the safety of clients, assets, and staff across Canberra and Australia-wide

Qualifications

• Certificate II in Security Operations and Certificate III in Security Operations are required.
• Current ACT Security Licence and firearms competency.
• Firearms H class licence or ability to obtain.
• Current driver's licence.
• Former Police or Military experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel
• Maintain high operational standards
• Ensure the safety and security of clients, assets, and personnel

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Firearms experience

Education

Certificate II in Security Operations

Certificate III in Security Operations

Job description

Diplomatic Protection Group – Canberra ACT

Diplomatic Protection Group is a bespoke security company based primarily in Canberra - with a client base Australia wide. We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Security Guard / Armed Security Officer to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for a motivated security professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can demonstrate strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and extensive operational security experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising security personnel, maintaining high operational standards, and ensuring the safety and security of clients, assets, and personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise security personnel
• Maintain high operational standards
• Ensure the safety and security of clients, assets, and personnel

About you

• Certificate II in Security Operations
• Certificate III in Security Operations
• Current ACT Security Licence
• Demonstrated firearms experience and competency (essential)
• Firearms H class licence or ability to obtain
• Current driver's licence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional presentation and appearance
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and supervise security personnel
• Former Police or Military experience (highly desirable)