
Security Officers - Townsville
MSS Security
Posted 1 day ago
- Exciting role for Security officers (Australian citizens)
- High profile government location
- Pay rates of $28.98 per hour + super + allowances
About the Company
As one of Australia's leading security companies, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Security has unrivalled experience in delivering the highest quality of service & protecting some of the nation's highest profile sites. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au
Culture
Our employees enjoy working with MSS because we:
- Have a high people and culture focus;
- Offer extensive development and progression opportunities;
- Provide stability and certainty in a role;
- Work collaboratively together and are high achievement focused;
- And because we know how to have fun whilst getting the job done.
About the Role
MSS Security is looking for a professional and dependable Security Officer to join our team in a full-time, Monday to Friday position. This role is based in Townsville and offers the rare benefit of a stable weekday roster - no night shifts, weekends, or public holidays. You'll play a key role in maintaining site safety while supporting day-to-day operations in a professional environment.
If you're seeking a role that balances proactive security work with strong client interaction - and gives you your evenings and weekends back - this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform internal and external foot patrols to ensure a safe and secure environment
- Greet visitors, provide assistance, and manage front-desk responsibilities professionally
- Monitor access control and issue visitor passes
- Respond to incidents and escalate as necessary, following site protocols
- Maintain logs and reports
- Work collaboratively with site management and other security team members
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience in either concierge or mobile/rover patrol roles (or both)
- Intermediate computer skills for reporting and access management
- A professional, customer-focused attitude
- Physically fit and alert with strong situational awareness
- Ability to adapt between active security duties and front-of-house responsibilities
Essential Requirements
- Australian Citizenship (due to site requirements)
- Valid NSW Security Licence
- Valid Blue Card - Working with children check for Queensland
- Certificate II in Security Operations (or higher)
- Current First Aid & CPR Certification
- Willingness to undergo and pass a National Criminal History Check
Master licence - 41299
How to apply
MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions of each person and encourage and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan.
Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and CV.
To give yourself the best opportunity to progress your application, please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.
About MSS Security
MSS Security provides a full range of security services across all market segments in every state and territory. Our security officers provide a visible security presence, using a broad range of skills, from general guarding to highly specialised security roles.
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