South Australia Police
Job reference: 609716
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE BC
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Full-time Multiple vacancies

Police Security Services Branch – Security Control Centre

Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute to the safety of your community?

Apply for a career as a police security officer at the Security Control Centre with SA Police, and you could play a critical role in the security of our State.

The role of the Security Control Centre is to provide police security services to government clients through monitoring alarms and CCTV networks.

The functions include:

• Monitoring all SA Government Agency alarm systems;
• Proactive CCTV monitoring of public safety CCTV systems in the CBD and across the public transport corridor;
• Answering emergency telephone calls;
• Dispatching PSSB patrols and coordinating an appropriate response to incidents detected;
• Entering South Australian Computer Aided Dispatch (SACAD) jobs for PSSB and Police attendance;
• Monitoring of Government Radio Network talk groups used by government clients;
• Raising service work orders for maintenance and repairs of electronic security devices on behalf of clients.

Security Control Centre Operators are generally attracted to this type of work if they prefer an office-based environment that is central to delivering positive outcomes for the community. It can be exciting and fast paced but requires multi-tasking, attention to detail, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to critically observe, monitor and action situations that may affect public safety. You will also work as part of a small team, and strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

This interesting and highly challenging role requires unique skills and abilities. You’ll need to meet SA Police’s eligibility criteria and undergo a rigorous recruitment process to determine whether you’re right for the job. If we offer you a role, you’ll attend our police Academy, where you’ll receive training in law and procedure, communications and then workplace on-the-job competency-based learning.

Once you finish at the Academy you’ll begin your duties as a police security officer Security Control Centre Operator and become a vital part of the network that continues to keep our community safe.

If you think you’re ready for the challenge of a career in SAPOL, we want to hear from you. 

Special Conditions

• The incumbent must hold permanent residency in Australia or citizenship in Australia or New Zealand and will be subject to a criminal history check.
• The incumbent may be assigned to other duties at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• The incumbent is required to participate in SAPOL’s iEngage performance management program.

Salary

Police security officer trainee         $53,120*
Police security officer                     $67,589 - $72,033*

* salaries quoted as as of the first full pay on or after 1/08/2024

Enquiries
Talent Acquisition
(08) 7322 3353
sapol.recruiting@police.sa.gov.au

To find out more visit Achievemore - Police Security Officer Careers

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants should include the name, title and contact details for 3 current referees.

South Australia Police is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 31/12/2025 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.