Security Officer

Southern Cross Protection; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression

Rotating roster

Nationwide security provider

Job summary

Southern Cross Protection Pty in Yennora, NSW, is hiring Full-time and Part-time Security Guards for a rotating roster at a fast-paced distribution site. You will protect our client by enforcing safety protocols, supervising inductions, and restricting unauthorised access.

The role suits security professionals who are meticulous, professional, and capable of working in a concierge/gatehouse environment, with opportunities for training and career progression within a nationwide security provider.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Security Providers Licence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Available for rotating roster.
• Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with access control systems.
• Occasional Saturday/Sunday shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Control site access by verifying identification and permits.
• Deliver site inductions and issue access passes.
• Monitor CCTV where applicable and conduct basic audits.
• Perform regular patrols and identify risks or breaches.
• Inspect locks, gates, alarms, and security systems for functionality.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and assist emergency services as needed.
• Maintain daily logs, compliance registers, and incident reports.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and liaise with staff and external agencies.

Skills

NSW Security Licence

Communication skills

First Aid certificate

Rotating roster

Access control systems

Teamwork / independent work

Job description

Southern Cross Protection (SXP) is a leading Australian-owned security company with over 100 years of experience. We provide intelligence-based security solutions to over 4,000 clients nationwide, operating the largest mobile patrol network in Australia. Our mission is to protect our clients, their people, and assets with precision and care.

The Role

We have multiple Full-time and Part-time Security Guard positions available in Yennora, working on a rotating roster. In this role, you will protect our client by ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures, monitoring site inductions, and preventing unauthorised access to the site.

You will be at the front and centre of a fast-paced distribution site, working in both a concierge and gatehouse environment. This role suits security professionals who pay close attention to detail and hold themselves to high standards of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Control site access by verifying identification, and permits
• Deliver site inductions, issue access passes, and provide required PPE
• Monitor CCTV, and conduct CCTV audits
• Perform regular internal and external patrols to identify risks or breaches
• Inspect locks, gates, alarms, and security systems to ensure functionality
• Respond to alarms and incidents, taking appropriate action and assisting emergency services
• Maintain daily logs, compliance registers, and incident reports
• Act as the first point of contact for visitors and liaise with staff, management, and external agencies

Why SXP?

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for internal promotion and career growth with a nationwide security provider
• Primarily Monday to Friday rotating roster

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds current NSW Security Providers Licence
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses a valid First Aid certificate
• Able to work on a rotating roster
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently, with minimal supervision
• Experienced with access control systems
• Available for occasional Ad hoc Saturday and Sunday shifts