Above-Award Remuneration | Stable Hours | Career Progression

ABOUT ALLIED SECURITY

Allied Security is an Australasian company with extensive coverage across Australia and New Zealand. Formed by current management in 1992, Allied Security has grown into a national and international security company built on strong relationships, high levels of service, and genuine attention to client needs.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Retail Security Specialist is a dedicated, full-time security role responsible for managing crime-related loss in high-loss retail stores. This position serves as a critical link between store operations, security systems, and law enforcement to deliver a comprehensive loss prevention strategy.

WHY JOIN ALLIED SECURITY AS A RETAIL SECURITY SPECIALIST?

- Above-award pay: Remuneration above the Security Industry Award at the Level 5 Full-Time rate, with all entitlements including superannuation, paid leave, and penalty rates
- Stable full-time hours: Guaranteed hours with consistent scheduling — no chasing shifts
- Career progression: Clear pathways into senior security & site supervision roles across our network
- Supportive national team: Work within an experienced, skilled team backed by Allied Security's national operations and management structure

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- - Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, respond to and manage safety incidents in real-time, assist covert security personnel, and provide deterrence against high-frequency theft
- - Build and maintain relationships with local police, Centre Management, and security teams, and ensure timely reporting of theft and security incidents
- - Review CCTV footage, collect and organise evidence, upload to the reporting system,



and serve as the primary point of contact for police requests
- - Monitor and respond to all loss technology alerts in partnership with the Security Operations Centre, and identify and report high-harm offenders
- - Ensure team members are using and wearing safety devices
- - Assist in investigating internal stock theft
- - Ensure all merchandise is properly product protected
- - Maintain physical security of store premises
- - Provide value-added support across: high risk products, threatening situations and reporting, product protection execution, shop floor security, technology systems and alerts.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

- - Minimum 3 years' experience in retail security in a supervisor capacity, loss prevention, or a similar security-focused role
- - Retail Security Supervisor experience highly preferred
- - Current Queensland Security Licence
- - Current First Aid Certificate
- - Current National Police Check
- - Strong understanding of loss prevention best practices, security systems, and criminal law related to retail theft
- - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members, customers, and law enforcement
- - Proficient in the use of surveillance equipment including CCTV systems, alarm systems, and other security technologies
- - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure
- - Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify suspicious behaviour in a retail environment
- - Physical capacity to stand or walk for extended periods and respond to emergency situations swiftly

LOCATION

Positions is located in Townsville, QLD

QLD License No:

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📌 Retail Security Specialist L Full Time L Townsville (Above Award Remuneration)
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