WE'RE HIRING | RETAIL SECURITY OFFICERS

Z Protection Services | Ballarat & Melbourne, VIC

Z Protection Services is seeking reliable, professional and experienced Retail Security Officers to join our growing team.

We are looking for proactive individuals who are confident in managing challenging situations, assisting retail staff and maintaining a safe and secure shopping environment.

Position Details

- Employment Type: Casual
- Pay Rate: Security Services Industry Award, Level 2 Casual rates
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria
- Shifts: 2pm till 6pm, Weekday and weekend shifts, depending on operational requirements

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain a visible and professional security presence at retail store entrances.
- Monitor customer activity and identify suspicious behaviour, theft risks and potential security threats.
- Assist store management and staff in dealing with aggressive, abusive, threatening or disruptive customers.
- Respond promptly to incidents, including theft, shoplifting, verbal aggression and other security concerns.
- Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and intervene when necessary, within legal authority and company procedures.
- Support store staff with loss prevention and incident management.
- Complete accurate incident reports and communicate security concerns to management.
- Follow site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and client instructions.

Requirements

- Must be physically capable of standing for 4–5 hours at a time and performing duties that require prolonged standing.




- Hold a current Victorian Private Security Individual Licence with the appropriate activities.
- Previous retail security or loss prevention experience is highly desirable.
- Confident and capable of handling aggressive and challenging behaviour professionally.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Professional personal presentation and a customer-focused attitude.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
- Willingness to work weekends and versatile shifts.
- Ability to complete incident reports and use basic mobile reporting applications.
- Valid working rights in Australia.

What We Offer

- Competitive casual pay in accordance with Level 2 Security Award rates, including applicable penalty rates and allowances.
- Regular shifts based on availability and operational requirements.
- Opportunities to work across multiple retail locations.
- Support from an experienced 24/7 operations team.
- Opportunities for ongoing work and career development.

How to Apply

If you are a licensed security professional who takes pride in maintaining safety, preventing incidents and supporting retail teams, we would like to hear from you.

Apply by sending your resume, security licence details and availability to Z Protection Services.

Z Protection Services
Professionalism | Reliability | Safety

Pay: $44.00 – $79.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Retail Security Guard (Melbourne)
🏢 Z Protection Services
📍 Melbourne