Security Officer x 2

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic, and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With a $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity, and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

We are looking for 2 experienced Security Officers to join our Building Construction and Maintenance section on a permanent, full-time basis.

Our Security team is responsible for our physical and electronic security across all sites. This includes the network of cameras, access control, alarms, and emergency buttons located throughout our buildings. This role provides a prompt and professional response, ensuring all threats to the safety/security of staff, contractors, visitors, and members of the public and property are proactively mitigated. 

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. You will be vigilant and proactive, have a professional presentation and demeanour, display a strong customer service focus, and have the ability to manage high-pressure incidents/situations. 

To be successful in this role, you must be available to work mornings, afternoons, and nights and have 24/7 availability as required. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate II in Security Operations
• Current NSW Security licence Class 1A Minimum
• Current class C driver's licence 
• Current Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current White Card (or willing to obtain)
• Current Traffic Control and Implement Traffic Management Plan certificates (or willing to obtain)
• Computer literacy in basic Microsoft Office applications and the ability to quickly learn corporate applications
• Experience in monitoring facility alarms and security systems, security portal resets, duress alarms, and using Access Control System and Visitor Management Systems
• Investigating and responding to alarms
• Sound knowledge of applicable legislation
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and utilise critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Security Operations.
• Previous government or local government security experience
• Understanding of Security Risk Management and/or Threat Assessments. 

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,362.15 per week
• 40-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every month
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

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  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 6 February 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Hamiora Henare on 0416 293 900

Internal ref:              BCC152 and BCC2061