Veteran Employment Opportunity – Defence Security Officer

MSS Security Pty Ltd
ACTFull time

Listed 1 Jun 2026

About the Company

As one of Australia’s leading security companies, MSS Security is built on teamwork, respect, and integrity. We provide long-term career paths, stability, and a workplace where your professionalism and dedication are genuinely valued. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au.

No current Security Licence or Defence clearance? That's okay — we'll help you get started.

  • Security Licence: Our Scholarship Program supports you to complete your Certificate II in Security Operations and obtain your licence.

  • Defence Clearance: MSS Security will fund your required Defence security clearance, subject to eligibility - Return of service applies.

Are you a current or former ADF member, or part of an ADF family?

MSS Security is looking for Security Officers to join our high-performing team at Defence bases. Put your skills to work protecting Defence personnel, assets and infrastructure. Your next role could be with us!

What we offer:

  • Rostered, ongoing work across Defence sites in the ACT with supportive leadership and a high-performing team

  • Career development and progression opportunities within the Defence security environment

  • Training and development provided, including onsite training and state-of-the-art online learning modules

  • Uniform provided along with a range of employee benefits

  • Referral bonus — refer your mates and earn a reward when they join our team

Your duties may include:

  • Site Security & Patrols – Monitoring access points, conducting regular foot patrols and maintaining a strong security presence to protect personnel, assets and infrastructure.

  • Stakeholder Engagement – Liaising professionally with Defence personnel, contractors and visitors while supporting a safe and secure environment.

  • Incident Response & Emergency Management – Responding promptly and appropriately to alarms, emergencies, suspicious activity and security incidents.

  • Compliance & Reporting – Following Defence security procedures and site protocols while accurately documenting incidents, shift activities and observations.

Ready to start your Defence security career? Apply today!

Master Licence: 17501687

How to apply

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

  • be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,

  • be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.

Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your CV.

Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.