Indigenous Employment - Work as a Security Officer onsite in Defence

We are looking for Security Officers to join our high-performing team working onsite at various sites across Victoria. We strongly encourage application from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This position plays a critical role in protecting personnel, assets, and infrastructure through proactive patrols, access management, and maintaining a strong on-site presence.

Don’t have a Security Licence? MSS will help you get one. Our valued Scholarship Program supports you to complete a Cert II in Security Operations.

• Rostered ongoing work onsite with a high-performing team and supportive leadership

• Uniform and other excellent employee benefits

• Onsite training and state-of-the-art online learning modules

• Referral bonus — refer your mates and earn a reward when they join our team

Working on a Defence site means operating to a higher standard, where your professionalism and discretion have a direct impact on national operations.
 

Your duties typically would be:

• Access Control - Monitoring entry and exit points to ensure only authorised personnel are permitted on site.

• Foot Patrols - Conducting regular patrols to maintain situational awareness and deter potential threats.

• Stakeholder Liaison - Building rapport with Defence personnel, contractors, and visitors while delivering a strong security presence.

• Incident Response - Reacting promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies, or suspicious behaviour.

• Compliance Monitoring - Ensuring site protocols and Defence security procedures are always followed.

• Reporting & Documentation - Accurately recording incidents, shift activities and observations in accordance with site requirements.

Master licence – 409-987-30S

*Return of Service applies