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Security Operations Officer
Protective Services Group; Security Counter-Terrorism & Forensic Services Command; Specialist Operations; Bamaga
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
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Emergency & Protective Services |
| Classification | OO5 |
| Workplace Location | Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/679031/26 |
| Closing date | 02-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 30/06/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Meeghan Quakawoot |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0414 800 468 Access the National Relay Service |
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.
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