Senior Parliamentary Security Officer

Join the Parliamentary Security Service as a Senior Parliamentary Security Officer and become an integral part of the security operations for Queensland Parliament, ensuring a safe and professional environment.

About The Role

Join the Parliamentary Security Service as a Senior Parliamentary Security Officer and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Queensland's Parliament. Our mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for Members of Parliament, staff and visitors within the Parliamentary Precinct.

Your duties and responsibilities as a Senior Parliamentary Security Officer will see you:

• Perform and supervise security duties within all areas of the Parliamentary Precinct, including regular patrols.
• Operate surveillance and monitoring systems, ensuring procedures are followed and incidents documented.
• Act as a First Responder during major security incidents when the Parliamentary Security Supervisor is absent.
• Assist parliamentary staff, visitors, and dignitaries while maintaining secure access points.
• Coordinate car park allocations and issue security access cards, maintaining relevant databases.
• Lead emergency evacuations and liaise with authorities such as Queensland Police and Queensland Fire and Rescue.
• Conduct inspections of security equipment and oversee fire panel isolations as needed.
• Provide on-the-job training to security personnel and assist in shift coordination, including rostering and leave planning.
  
  
  

Key Strengths for Success

To Excel In This Role, You Should Demonstrate

• Ability to manage a small team during shifts and mentor junior security officers.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Strong customer service skills to communicate professionally with staff, visitors, and officials.
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite and rapid adaptability to new security technologies.
• Ability to understand the operational environment of the Queensland Parliament and relevant laws and workplace policies.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Security qualifications are desirable but not mandatory.
• 3-5 years' experience in a security environment, ideally in control room operations, baggage screening, and metal detection.
• Possess Advanced First Aid Certification or have the ability to obtain within one month from appointment.
  
  
  

This Position Requires You To Undertake

• Shift work in accordance with a 12 hour shift roster that operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and the requirement to work overtime particularly during parliamentary sitting weeks.
  
  
  

Apply Now! If you are an experienced security professional seeking an opportunity to contribute to a significant institution while developing your leadership and operational skills, apply today to join our team. Submit a current resume and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the Selection Criteria in the Position Description via the SmartJobs website.

Occupational group Security