Security Officers - Cairns

About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Security has unrivalled experience in delivering the highest quality of service & protecting some of the nation’s highest profile sites. To find out more visit our website at

Culture

Our employees enjoy working with MSS because we:

Have a high people and culture focus;

Offer extensive development and progression opportunities;

Provide stability and certainty in a role;

Work collaboratively together and are high achievement focused;

And because we know how to have fun whilst getting the job done.

Exciting role for Security officers (Australian citizens)

High profile government location

Pay rates of $28.98 per hour + super + allowances

About the Role

MSS Security is looking for a professional and dependable Security Officer to join our team in a full-time, Monday to Friday position. This role is based in Cairns and offers the rare benefit of a stable weekday roster — no night shifts, weekends, or public holidays. You’ll play a key role in maintaining site safety while supporting day-to-day operations in a professional environment.

If you're seeking a role that balances proactive security work with strong client interaction — and gives you your evenings and weekends back — this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform internal and external foot patrols to ensure a safe and secure environment

Greet visitors, provide assistance, and manage front-desk responsibilities professionally

Monitor access control and issue visitor passes

Respond to incidents and escalate as necessary, following site protocols

Maintain logs and reports

Work collaboratively with site management and other security team members

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Experience in either concierge or mobile/rover patrol roles (or both)

Intermediate computer skills for reporting and access management

A professional, customer-focused attitude

Physically fit and alert with strong situational awareness

Ability to adapt between active security duties and front-of-house responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Australian Citizenship (due to site requirements)

Valid NSW Security Licence

Valid Blue Card - Working with children check for Queensland

Certificate II in Security Operations (or higher)

Current First Aid & CPR Certification

Willingness to undergo and pass a National Criminal History Check

Master licence – 41299

How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions of each person and encourage and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan.

Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and CV.

To give yourself the best opportunity to progress your application, please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.

Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.

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