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Security jobs in Melbourne

We are looking for people who treat security as a career, not a stopgap. Reliable shifts, fair pay, real supervision and a clear path into supervisory roles.

  • Labour Hire Licensed Victorian Labour Hire Authority
  • Victoria Police Licensed Private security licence (LRD)
  • WorkSafe Insured Workers compensation cover in place
  • Public Liability Insured Certificate of currency available on request
  • ASIAL Member Australian Security Industry Association
Fortress security officer on radio at an active Melbourne construction site

Security work has a reputation for erratic rosters, late pay and no support when something goes wrong on shift. We are building the opposite of that.

Officers who work with us get consistent sites, published rosters, supervisors who answer the phone, and pay that lands on time every fortnight. In return we expect punctuality, correct presentation and reports that are actually written.

We would rather roster fewer people properly than many people badly — so we hire deliberately, and we promote from within.

Working with us

What we hire for, and what we offer

Roles we hire for

  • Static security guards
  • Mobile patrol officers (driver licence required)
  • Crowd controllers for venues and events
  • Retail loss prevention, uniformed and covert
  • Concierge officers for residential and commercial
  • Site supervisors

What you will need

  • A current Victorian security licence
  • A valid national police check
  • Australian working rights
  • First aid certification, or willingness to obtain it
  • A White Card for site-based roles
  • Reliable transport and a smartphone for reporting

What we offer

  • Rates that reflect the responsibility of the role
  • Consistent rostering — shifts known in advance
  • Uniform supplied and replaced at our cost
  • Paid site inductions, not unpaid familiarisation
  • Supervisors in the field, not just on the phone
  • Progression into supervisory and operations roles

Apply

Apply to join the team

Send us your details and resume. We read every application and respond to shortlisted applicants within five business days.

Before you apply

A current Victorian security licence is required for all officer roles. If you are still working towards your Certificate II or III, get in touch once your licence is issued — we would rather hear from you then than turn you away now.

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Send your resume, licence number and licence expiry to our careers inbox.

Email your application

careers@fortressprotectionservices.com.au

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