We grow tired of constant stories from a lot of guards about flat rate, contract rate or non-payment of wages from a lot of companies. This is a summary of conditions when employed by J&J Security Services.

Rosters

• Done weekly Mon - Sun and where possible, all shifts are 10 hours or less with 10 hour breaks between shifts.
• Religous holidays are accomodated for those who practice.

Wages

• Paid weekly into your nominated bank account.
• Full overtime, loadings etc paid.
• No Cash work. No flat rates. We do not "subbie" to ABN holders.

Holidays

• All holidays are as per NES Standards and paid where required.
• Public holidays are to be worked unless you are lucky to get a day off. It is the nature of the industry. You will be paid appropiately.

Other Leave Arrangements

• As per NES standards.

Uniforms

• Torch, shirts, hats, jackets, vests, beanies supplied (pants by request). Shoes are personal preference or in accordance with the job. 
• Each job has a phone issued for the role.

 Vehicles

• All vehicles etc are supplied by the company for work purposes ie patrols or CIT.
• There is no public transport so staff will require there own transport to get to and from work.
• Out of town work will involve either a company car being supplied or reimbursement to the guard. 
• Travel and expenses in these cases is paid

Training

• You will be required to undertake training as part of your role.
• You will not go solo until we are confident you are capable of performing your role.

Shift Arrangements

• You are employed to work security. This means working nights, weekends and public holidays while your mates are out partying. Please consider this when applying for any positions. 
• We do not offer Monday - Friday shifts. All arrangements are 7 days / 24 hour committments with 32 or 38 hour contracts. 

Staff are reminded that while you may work solo, you are part of a team and as such may be required to assist other staff as they may need to assist you in similar situations.

The following documentation must be supplied in original format at either the time of application or upon an interview. All documentation / plastic must be current.

Mandatory

• Certificate II in Security Operations (including subject list)
• NSW Security Licence
• Drivers Licence (preferably NSW)
• Current First Aid Certificate. FA Certificates are valid for 3 years from date of completion. Those who recently completed the Cert II course will have done first aid with the course.
• Paid Working with Childrens Check (Obtain these thru Service NSW)
• Proof of Residency - This will be one of the following;
  • Visa Paperwork plus a current passport or
  • Australian Birth Certificate (Full copy) or
  • Australian Residency Documentation.

Additiona Paperwork if available (Not mandatory)

• RSA Certificate
• RCG Certificate
• Any OH&S Certificates
• Security Firearms Licencing
• NSW White Card or Interstate equivilant 
• Safe Work Issued licences
• Training in Risk Management

J&J Security Services offers a range of security roles such as Cash in Transit, Mobile patrols, alarm response services, site security at wineries and shopping centres. Generally staff will be trained in at least two aspects of secudity to maximise work opportunities and to insure supply to our clients.

We are an EEO company and don't discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, religion or marital status.

Staff are responsible for their security licencing, first aid, working with children's check and driver's licence. Any addaitional training may be covered by J&J Security Services.

Here it is!!!

You've asked for it, and now it is here. Opportunities like this don't happen often.

So, you want to be a security guard!

Security can be a rewarding career for the right person. You will either love it and do it foreever, or throw in the towel after a few weeks and never go back. Like all industries there are good and bad employers, and this can determine wether or not you choose to stay in the industry. 

The industry will provide many opportunities to those who self educate and participate in industry discussions.

STEP 1

To start of with, you need to be familier with licencing in your state or territory. Listed below are the contact details for the appropiate governing bodies.

Australian Capital Territory

Regulator: Access Canberra
Phone: 13 22 81
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Postal address: GPO Box 158, Canberra City ACT 2601

New South Wales

Regulator: Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate (NSW Police)
Phone: 1300 362 001
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Postal address: Locked Bag 5099, Parramatta NSW 2124

Northern Territory

Regulator: Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade
Phone: 1800 193 111
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Queensland

Regulator: Office of Fair Trading
Phone: 13 74 68
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Postal address: Industry Licensing Unit, GPO Box 3111, Brisbane QLD 4001

South Australia

Regulator: Consumer and Business Services
Phone: 131 882
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Postal address: GPO Box 1719, Adelaide SA 5001

Tasmania

Regulator: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
Phone: 1300 654 499
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Postal address: GPO Box 56, Rosny Park TAS 7018

Victoria

Regulator: Licensing and Regulation Division (VIC Police)
Phone: 1300 651 645
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Postal address: GPO Box 2807, Melbourne VIC 3001

Western Australia

Regulator: Licensing Enforcement Division (WA Police)
Phone: 1300 171 011
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Postal address: Locked Bag 9, East Perth WA 6892

You will need to pay attention to matters such as;

• Visa Requirements (if from overseas)
• Criminal History
• Language capability 
• Your personal skill level

STEP 2

Next I would suggest looking up a industry website (https://www.asial.com.au/ or https://spaal.com.au/) and reading up on what they say.

STEP 3

• Complete a Certificate II in Security Operations Certficate. Contact you state licencing body for a list of approved trainers. Do not cheat because it will cost when you get caught. Course is 2-3 Weeks face to face.
• Complete a First Aid Certificate if you haven't got one or one is not included in the course. 

Recommended additional training

• RSA Certificate
• Contractor Safety Industion Card  (Can be done online)
• Working with Childrens Check.

STEP 4

Submit your paperwork etc and your hard earned cash to the licencing body and wait. Application times can be from 2 weeks onwards depending on a large number of factors. Your licencing body will indicate to approximate waiting time at the time of lodgment. 

You may be required to supply finger prints ect as part of the application process.

STEP 5

Get you plastic and away you go. This gets you in the door. The rest is up to you.