Patrol Officer - Christchurch

Red Badge Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (weekly)

Discounts at retailers

Awards nights

EAP & wellbeing support

Training & progression

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

Red Badge Group in Christchurch is seeking a reliable Patrol Officer to join our Mobile Patrol team. You’ll patrol across Christchurch and the wider region, work independently, and provide a professional security presence for our clients.

This flexible deployment role features varying shifts, with an advance roster and occasional short-notice changes. You’ll need a current NZ driver’s licence, be 18+, and commit to safety and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Current, clean NZ driver’s licence.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand and at least 18 years old.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols across Christchurch and the wider region.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and callouts as required.
• Complete lock and unlock services and site checks.
• Attend noise control callouts and support animal management activities.
• Provide a professional and positive security presence for customers.
• Work independently and make sound decisions while on the job.
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and follow-up actions.
• Deliver friendly and professional customer service.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Follow health & safety requirements and professional standards.

Skills

Reliability

Independent worker

Communication

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Job description

Looking for a role where no two shifts are quite the same? Red Badge Group is looking for a reliable and proactive Patrol Officer to join our Mobile Patrol team in Christchurch. You’ll be out and about across Christchurch and the wider region, working independently and helping provide a professional and trusted service to our customers.

This is a flexible deployment role with shifts that may vary from week to week. An advance roster will be provided, however flexibility is important as changes may be required at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols across Christchurch and the wider region
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and other callouts as required
• Complete lock and unlock services and site checks
• Attend noise control callouts and support animal management activities
• Provide a professional and positive security presence for our customers
• Work independently and make sound decisions while on the job
• Identify and report risks, incidents, and any required follow-up
• Deliver friendly and professional customer service
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Follow Red Badge Group’s health & safety requirements and professional standards

Requirements

• Current, clean full NZ driver’s licence
• Demonstrated reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and adapt to changing situations
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and calmness under pressure
• Flexibility for rostered shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Previous experience in mobile patrol, static security, or customer service is an advantage
• Strong observation, reporting, and risk assessment skills
• Eligible to work in New Zealand and at least 18 years of age
• Hold, or be able to obtain, a current NZ COA (Certificate of Approval) security licence
• Physically fit and able to perform mobile patrol and site checks throughout the shift

About Us

Red Badge Group is a proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated organisation providing a full suite of security services, including security guarding, alarm monitoring, mobile patrols, drone surveillance, event security and training services.

We're passionate about protecting people and places while creating a positive and inclusive workplace, recently winning the Employer of Choice award in 2026, and recognised as a finalist in 2022. We are also proud to be the only provider of remote aerial drone security in New Zealand through SkyGuard, an innovative service helping redefine how organisations approach security and surveillance.

Benefits of working with us

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Discounts at numerous retailers, gyms, hotels, restaurants, and more
• Annual Awards Night, Christmas functions, and year-round employee recognition
• Confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture