Security Monitor - TDY

Amentum company; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Security Monitor for a Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment in Australia. The role is 6 months with possible mutual extensions up to 12 months, with meals and accommodation provided while deployed at the customer site.

You will monitor access, enforce security procedures, coordinate via hand‑held radios, and support site operations under the Security Monitor Supervisor. The position requires strong English communication, ability to work independently and in a team, and a

Qualifications

• 1 year work experience
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Adherence to site facility & safety procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in English language with clear communication
• Ability to adapt to change
• Willingness to collaborate to achieve business outcomes
• Demonstrated customer focus
• Ability to complete White Card Training (Construction Induction)
• Understanding and commitment to security and safety principles
• Commitment to workplace diversity and equity

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of CONOPs and site regulations, communicate security processes
• Control uncleared personnel access and prevent unauthorized access or theft
• Monitor and communicate on the site’s radio system
• Ensure no electronic equipment is brought on site without authorization
• Ensure awareness and adherence to evacuation and security procedures
• Prevent removal or theft of items belonging to the facility
• Accurately document security incidents and self-reports
• Work in extreme weather with standing, walking, and climbing
• Provide support to custodial, food services, or trades as directed
• Uphold site health and safety compliance
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Skills

1 year work experience

Independent work

Teamwork

English proficiency

Adaptability

Collaboration

Customer focus

White Card Training

Security & safety principles

Diversity & equity

Education

Year 12 completion

Job description

This position is being offered as a Temporary Duty (TDY) Assignment for an initial period of 6 months, with the option of 3-month extensions by mutual agreement (for a total period no greater than 12 months) based on the ongoing mission needs and business availability.

As a TDY employee, all meals and accommodation are provided while deployed to customer site.

Purpose and Scope:

The Security Monitor - TDYis a critical role for maintainingthe security posture of restricted areas to include controlled and unclassified areas, ancillary buildings, and personnel movements and safety. The position reports directly to the Security Monitor Supervisor (SMS).

This positionis responsible forproviding line of site monitoring of uncleared personnel/visitors to site ormonitoringper the projects security concept of operations (CONOPs) to ensure sensitive information and infrastructure are safeguarded. In addition, SMs will ensure the movements of uncleared personnel are restricted to designated areas and tasksrequiredfor theparticular activityassigned to themin accordance withsite security and safety protocols.

Work Schedule:

Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain thorough knowledge of SM Project CONOPs and site regulations, communicating security processes professionally

• Control uncleared personnel access, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive materials or areas, and preventing theft.

• Monitor and communicate effectively on the site's hand-held radio system.

• Ensure that un-cleared personnel/visitors do not bring or use electronic equipment on the facility withoutappropriate authorizationfrom the Joint Security Staff.

• Ensure that un-cleared personnel/visitors are aware of and follow relevant evacuation lockdown and security procedures and processes.

• Actively prevent the removal or theft of items belonging to the facility

• Accurately document security incidents, infractions, and self-reports.

• Work in extreme weather with requirements for prolonged standing, walking, and climbing.

• Provide support to custodial, food services, or trades as directed by security management.

• Uphold site health and safety compliance.

• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• The ability to work in inclement weather, including, near 0c or over 40c

• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions to maintain visibility of uncleared personnel and activity.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to construction, thus appropriate PPE will be issued and required to be worn at all times when performing relevant activities.

MinimumRequirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 1 year work experience

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to and comply with all site facility & safety procedures

• Demonstrated proficiency in English language, with excellent, clear oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement

• Positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve business outcomes

• Demonstrated customer focus

• Ability to complete White Card Training (Construction Induction)

• Understanding and commitment to the principles of Security and Safety

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of the workplace diversity and equity

Security Clearance Required:

It is a condition of employment at JDFPG that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will require a minimum of a SECRET (U.S.) clearance.

Minimum Education:

• Year 12 completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Security Experience preferred, to include experience with hand-held radio communications operations and usage protocol.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddyaid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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