Protective Services Group provides static and mobile security services to state government departments. Our employees are highly motivated, professional members of the Queensland Police Service and provide a valuable service to community safety in State Government buildings and precincts. Our First Nations program is designed to provide protective services within a number of Aboriginal Shire Council Communities and has already been established in Bamaga. This recruitment process is to find suitable supervisors for the team in the Bamaga community.

Job details

Protective Services Group provides static and mobile security services to state government departments. Our employees are highly motivated, professional members of the Queensland Police Service and provide a valuable service to community safety in State Government buildings and precincts. Our First Nations program is designed to provide protective services within a number of Aboriginal Shire Council Communities and has already been established in Bamaga. This recruitment process is to find suitable supervisors for the team in the Bamaga community. 

Your key accountabilities  

The core capability requirements for this role are: 

• Provide leadership, supervision, direction and on-the-job training of staff (including mobile patrols staff) across multiple work sites, in addition to identification of staff training needs through Performance and Development Agreements. 
• Lead efficient and effective work teams providing quality delivery of Protective security Services delivery. 
• Allocate resources (human and physical) to meet operational and administrative requirements. 
• Provide urgent back-up assistance to Protective Services Officers in critical incident situations.  
• Prepare comprehensive reports in consultation with Security Operations Officer / Senior Site Security Coordinator on operational, administration and staffing issues. 
• Manage first response to incidents until resolution or handover to relevant emergency services provider.  
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to assist in the resolution of issues and improve service delivery, recommending and implementing improved processes according to client/site specifications.  

Role Requirements 

Mandatory     

• Current First Aid Certificate 

Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience     

• Leadership skills will be considered favourably. 
• Knowledge in security operations. 

Other     

• Successful completion of the Protective Services Officers course to be facilitated by Protective Services Group is a component of the selection process and a pre-requisite for appointment to this position.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/679031/26

Closing Date: Monday, 2nd March 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Multiple positions available.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 679031-26-Applicant Information Guide (Protective Services Officers) (Word, 178KB)
  
  
  679031-26-Role Description (Word, 4.82MB)