Veteran Employment Opportunity – Defence Security Officer
- Join a high-performing team at Defence bases.
- Protect Defence personnel, assets, and infrastructure.
- Receive training and support for your security career.
About the Company
As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au.
No current Security Licence or Defence clearance? That's okay — we'll help you get started.
Security Licence: Our Scholarship Program supports you to complete your Certificate II in Security Operations and obtain your licence.
Defence Clearance: MSS Security will fund your required Defence security clearance, subject to eligibility - Return of service applies.
Are you a current or former ADF member, or part of an ADF family?
MSS Security is looking for Security Officers to join our high-performing team at Defence bases. Put your skills to work protecting Defence personnel, assets and infrastructure. Your next role could be with us!
What we offer:
Rostered, ongoing work across Defence sites in the ACT with supportive leadership and a high-performing team
Career development and progression opportunities within the Defence security environment
Training and development provided, including onsite training and state-of-the-art online learning modules
Uniform provided along with a range of employee benefits
Referral bonus — refer your mates and earn a reward when they join our team
Your duties may include:
Site Security & Patrols – Monitoring access points, conducting regular foot patrols and maintaining a strong security presence to protect personnel, assets and infrastructure.
Stakeholder Engagement – Liaising professionally with Defence personnel, contractors and visitors while supporting a safe and secure environment.
Incident Response & Emergency Management – Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity and security incidents.
Compliance & Reporting – Following Defence security procedures and site protocols while accurately documenting incidents, shift activities and observations.
Ready to start your Defence security career? Apply today!
Master Licence: 17501687
How to apply
MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.
We are proud to:
be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,
be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.
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Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.
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