Security Monitor – Casual in Alice Springs, Australia

The Security Monitor (SM) is tasked with maintaining security within restricted and unclassified areas of the facility. This includes overseeing personnel movements, safeguarding sensitive information, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring compliance with security protocols and emergency procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Knowledge and Communication :

• Maintain understanding of project CONOPs and facility regulations.

• Clearly communicate security processes to site and uncleared personnel.

Control and Security :

• Control access of uncleared personnel to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive areas or materials.

• Prevent removal or theft of facility items.

Communication :

• Monitor and effectively use handheld radio systems for communication.

Prohibited Items :

• Ensure uncleared personnel do not bring unauthorized electronic equipment or other prohibited items onto the facility.

Emergency Procedures :

• Educate and enforce relevant evacuation, lockdown, and security procedures during emergencies.

• Maintain control of uncleared personnel in emergency situations.

Incident Reporting :

• Accurately document security incidents, infractions, and self-reports.

Physical Demands :

• Perform duties in various weather conditions and environments, involving physical activities such as standing, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs.

Additional Support :

• Provide support in custodial, food services, or trades as directed by security management.

Health and Safety :

• Promote and maintain health and safety practices in the workplace.

Flexibility :

• Undertake other reasonable duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Essential :

• Completion of Year 12.

• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

• 1 year of work experience.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Strong adherence to safety procedures.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Desirable :

• Previous security experience.

• Experience with handheld radio communications.

• Additional licenses such as Working at Heights or Elevated Work Platform.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in varied weather conditions (near 0°C to over 40°C).

• Physical activities including walking, sitting, handling equipment, climbing, and occasional standing.

• Vision and hearing abilities required for the role.

• Work environment includes exposure to mechanical parts, heights, outdoor conditions, and loud noise levels.

The Security Monitor role requires a combination of security vigilance, clear communication, physical capability, and adherence to safety protocols. It involves monitoring and controlling access to sensitive areas, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a safe working environment. The position demands flexibility, resilience to work in challenging conditions, and a proactive approach to security and safety.

Pre-Employment Checks:

As part of Amentum’s commitment to maintaining a secure and safe work environment, applicants for positions must undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks. These checks include:

• Referee Checks: Verification of professional references to assess suitability for the role.

• Criminal History Checks: Ensuring candidates meet the security standards required for the position.

• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment: Evaluation to confirm the physical fitness of candidates for the demands of the role.

• Drug and Alcohol Test: Screening to uphold Amentum’s zero-tolerance policy on substance abuse.

Citizenship Requirements: Applicants must meet specific citizenship criteria:

Australian Citizens: Must be Australian citizens.

USA Citizens: Alternatively, applicants must be USA citizens eligible to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance specific to each role.

These requirements are essential because successful candidates will need to obtain a security clearance as part of their employment at Amentum.

For further information or to apply, contact recruitmentaustralia@amentum.com .

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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