About Armourguard: Armourguard, New Zealand's leading security company, trusted since 1939, is currently seeking Security Officers.
Our Palmerston North Branch (which covers Manawatu & Horowhenua) requires part time and casual Security Officers for work in several high-profile public facing environments.
About the role: We are looking for individuals who have great customer service communication skills, who can on occasion manage sometimes difficult customers.
As a crucial guardian of public safety, a strong focus of this role is to be willing, able, and confident to work with people from all walks of life, different cultures, and ages, from youth to the elderly.
You will play a vital role in providing essential security services, ensuring the security of high-profile client's infrastructure, staff & visitors, prevention of trespassing & vandalism, among other offences that may occur on these sites.
Being deployed between different sites during your shift requires that you have a reliable vehicle.
This is essential.
Mandatory Requirements Applicants must consent to, and be able to satisfy, pre-employment requirements to progress through the recruitment process.
As a minimum these will include the following checks: Driver LicenceCreditMinistry of Justice Criminal History ChecksImmigrationLive in the Manawatu areaLegally entitled to work in New ZealandHold current COA Certificate of Approval preferred or Armourguard can assistArticulate, with a comprehensive understanding of the written and spoken English languageCultural awareness and understanding are a mustOur Ideal Candidate: Must be able to work rotating rostered shifts (days & nights, including weekends & public holidays)Good calming can do attitude with a proactive approachHave reliable transport to get you to and from sitesWe are looking for individuals who have strong self-awareness & influential presence in situationsDisplay a high level of professionalism and personal presentationBe customer focused with the ability to deal with a range of situations and people from adults to youth.Display excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
The ability to communicate effectively in English is a must.
Fluency in other languages is an additional bonus.Be trustworthy, punctual, and reliable.Display maturity, common sense, & initiative.Be physically fit as there will be innumerable amounts of walking involved.Additional Benefits: A strong focus on training and development to support your personal and professional growthOn-going support, welfare checks, and a robust Health & Safety culture to ensure the well-being of you and your teamArmourguard Discounted Fuel Program for your private vehicleFull access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP and support services, including confidential counselling and financial budgeting services).To work in the security industry and under the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act 2010, applicants must be 18 years or older and have no criminal convictions which would prevent from obtaining a Certificate of Approval (COA).
To register your interest, please send your CV to: (email protected) Applications close Wednesday 15 November 2024