Casual Security Officer - Parkville | VIC - Melbourne CBD and Inner Suburbs

Job Description

What G4S can offer you:

• 24/7 rotating roster- Mix of days, afternoons & nights 
• Upskill with comprehensive in-house training provided.
• Mainly a front-of-house role - you will not be dealing with young people in custody.
• Uncapped $500 bonuses for referring someone who becomes a G4S employee.

About the role and team:

This role sits within a large, supportive team of 30+ Security Officers based at Parkville Youth Justice Centre, receiving support from our 2 Supervisors and our Site Manager. In this position you will provide general security services including access control, screening, and perimeter security across the site.

There is a corrections presence on site run by Corrections Victoria, so the role does not require you to undertake correctional duties or interact with young people in detention, however you may be required to enter secure areas of the facility. We are looking for professional, licenced security staff to join our team to undertake security duties for our client, such as:

• Reception Duties - Providing friendly and efficient customer service for all people entering the centre, taking phone calls, registering visitors, creating visitor passes, and keeping detailed visitor logs.
• Screening - Conducting x-ray screening, searching using metal detection equipment, and ensuring that electronics are not brought into the site and are put in a locker.
• Patrols - Roving security patrols around the perimeter of the building.
• Sallyport Management - Checking trucks thoroughly in the sallyport area upon entry, including taking everything out of the truck for inspection and confiscating any prohibited items.
• Internal escorting - including escorting contractors within the precinct, which could involve going into secure areas of the facility.

Pay rates:

Casual, inclusive of 25% Casual loading 

• Weekday Shift: $37.61 an hour
• Night Shift: $44.13 an hour
• Saturday: $52.65 an hour
• Sunday: $67.69 an hour

What we're looking for:

• Victorian security licence 
• Valid first aid certificate, or willingness to obtain this before commencement.
• Working with children check (employee version), or willing to obtain this before starting with us.

The recruitment process:

G4S runs a staged recruitment process that includes:

• Applying online with a CV.
• A phone call with our Talent Advisor to learn more about the role.
• Attending an on-site interview to meet the team and see the work environment.
• Background checks, including a national police check, a reference check and a medical assessment.
• A 4-hour paid induction before commencement.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company, is a world-leading security and facility services company that delivers tailored, integrated solutions. With a global workforce of approximately 800,000 employees across 100 countries and nearly 2,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to safeguard assets, people and communities. We are a preferred partner for complex and high-risk environments, allowing our government, law enforcement and industry clients to focus on their core business. People are the heart of everything we do. From safeguarding critical infrastructure in mining, health, finance, and data centres to delivering essential justice services—including prisons, courts, prisoner escort and transport, electronic monitoring, and mobile speed cameras—our mission is to keep our communities and the people in our care safe.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit www.g4s.com.au.

About G4S Australia and New Zealand

G4S, An Allied Universal® Company, is a world-leading security and facility services company that delivers tailored, integrated solutions. With a global workforce of approximately 800,000 employees across 100 countries and nearly 2,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand, we combine local knowledge with global best practices to safeguard assets, people and communities. We are a preferred partner for complex and high-risk environments, allowing our government, law enforcement and industry clients to focus on their core business. People are the heart of everything we do. From safeguarding critical infrastructure in mining, health, finance, and data centres to delivering essential justice services—including prisons, courts, prisoner escort and transport, electronic monitoring, and mobile speed cameras—our mission is to keep our communities and the people in our care safe.

For more information about G4S Australia and New Zealand, please visit www.g4s.com.au.