Security Officer

1w1 week ago

University of Auckland

Auckland, NZ · Full-time · NZ$60,000 – NZ$64,000

About this role

We are seeking a Security Officer to join our professional, close-knit Campus Security team at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland. You will provide a wide range of security services to staff, students, VIPs, and visitors while protecting the University's assets and property across one of the largest access-control and CCTV systems in the Southern Hemisphere.

Your day-to-day work involves conducting routine building security operations, including key unlocks and lock-ups, regular foot patrols, and evening bedding-down checks. You will monitor building safety and health and safety compliance, respond promptly to alarms, medical emergencies, and incidents, and enforce car-parking policies by issuing warning notices as required.

Operating on a 24-hour rotating five-week roster covering morning, afternoon, and night shifts, you will be assigned to one of six City Campus sectors primarily on foot. Team Leaders utilise security vehicles, and you will support University activities from examinations and graduations to special events and VIP visits.

This permanent, full-time role offers a salary range of $60,000 to $64,000, negotiable depending on skills and experience. The University cultivates an environment that supports your growth and rewards excellence, making this an opportunity to join New Zealand’s leading university as part of a diverse and complex campus environment.

Requirements

NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Security (or willingness to obtain) and Certificate of Approval (COA)
Experience with alarm response, patrol operations, or CCTV systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including basic computer and incident-reporting skills
Good physical fitness for regular patrol duties
Willingness to work a rotating shift roster covering 24/7 including nights and weekends
Ability to obtain NZ Police clearance
Hold or be able to apply for a New Zealand Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

Conduct routine building security operations including key unlocks and lock-ups, regular foot patrols, and evening bedding-down checks
Monitor building safety, health and safety compliance, and ensure all means of egress are clear and accessible
Respond promptly to alarms, incidents, medical emergencies, and enquiries from staff, students, and visitors
Enforce car-parking policies including issuing warning notices as required
Support University activities and events such as examinations, graduations, special events, and VIP visits
Accurately report maintenance issues, hazards, and security incidents, and participate in shift briefings and handovers

Benefits

Permanent full-time position with 40 hours per week
Salary range of $60,000 to $64,000, negotiable within this range depending on skills and experience
Part of a professional, close-knit team in New Zealand's leading university
Work across one of the largest access-control and CCTV systems in the Southern Hemisphere