About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at No current Security Licence or Defence clearance? That’s okay — we’ll help you get started. Security Licence: Our Scholarship Program supports you to complete your Certificate II in Security Operations and obtain your licence. Defence Clearance: MSS Security will fund your required Defence security clearance, subject to eligibility - Return of service applies.

About the Role

MSS Security is looking for Security Officers to join our Defence team across multiple sites in the Australian Capital Territory. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Working on a Defence site means operating to a high standard, where your professionalism, reliability and discretion play an important role in protecting personnel, assets and critical infrastructure. Whether you are an experienced Security Officer or looking to start your career in security, this could be your opportunity to join a supportive team and build a rewarding career within Defence.

What we offer

- Rostered, ongoing work across Defence sites in the ACT with supportive leadership and a high-performing team
- Career development and progression opportunities within the Defence security environment
- Training and development provided, including onsite training and state-of-the-art online learning modules
- Uniform provided along with a range of employee benefits




- Referral bonus — refer your mates and earn a reward when they join our team

Your duties may include

- Site Security & Patrols – Monitoring access points, conducting regular foot patrols and maintaining a strong security presence to protect personnel, assets and infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Liaising professionally with Defence personnel, contractors and visitors while supporting a protected and secure environment.
- Incident Response & Emergency Management – Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity and security incidents.
- Compliance & Reporting – Following Defence security procedures and site protocols while accurately documenting incidents, shift activities and observations.

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Equal Opportunity

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person. We encourage and celebrate diversity. We are proud to: be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

As one of Australia’s leading security companies including, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Security has unrivalled experience in delivering the highest quality of service & protecting some of the nation’s highest profile sites. MSS Strategic Medical and Rescue, a specialist division with MSS Security, has unrivalled experience in delivering emergency, response, rescue, health and paramedical services throughout Australia to some of the nation’s highest profile mining and resources companies.

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