Senior Security Officer - Team Leader
Position Classification: Senior Security Officer
Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $67,463.24 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ541543
What you'll be doing
The Senior Security Officer will supervise and lead hospital Security Officers in the delivery of security services across the hospital.
The Senior Security Officer will provide support to the Security Manager in the administrative and operational management of the Security Department.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to: SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria
- Must hold NSW Security licence 1A: NSW Drivers licence “C” and a current relevant first aid certificate.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of security officers in a large complex work environment.
- Proven experience providing security and customer service in a large client base environment.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and complete all patrols and any other security work during the shift.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a sound understanding of alarm systems, access control system, CCTV and Fire & Safety procedures including Fire Indication panels.
- Proven experience in communicating and responding to challenging and aggressive situations such as distressed persons, demonstrating empathy, integrity and resilience under various circumstances.
- Strong written communication skills particularly in the area of report writing, maintaining shift logs and entering information into databases.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management and other key stakeholders including ability to work independently and co-operatively as a member of a team.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo McNeil on Jo.McNeil@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 31 January 2025
