Elite Security Officer

Company overview

XM Security Group delivers round-the-clock protection services, operating every day of the year. The organisation relies on experienced security professionals and assigns only suitably qualified people to its projects. It supports both short assignments that may begin with a single 8-hour shift and extend to several months, as well as longer engagements lasting 6 months or more. Shift patterns can be arranged for days or nights, and the team is also able to respond quickly to urgent security needs in Auckland, sometimes within 45 minutes, subject to terms and conditions.

Role overview

The Elite Security Officer position is an on-site role in New Zealand focused on helping maintain safety for clients, employees, and visitors. The job calls for active monitoring of premises, routine patrols, access management, and fast action when incidents or emergencies occur. The role also includes recording security-related events, communicating with clients and team members, following established procedures to reduce risk, and protecting property. Flexibility is important, as the role may involve both short-term and long-term assignments and changing shift schedules, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.

Key responsibilities

• Observe and secure client premises to help maintain a safe environment.
• Carry out regular patrols and remain alert to suspicious activity or hazards.
• Control and verify site access for staff, visitors, and others as required.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, incidents, and disturbances.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain accurate records of security events.
• Coordinate with clients and coworkers to support smooth security operations.
• Follow site rules, security procedures, and risk-prevention protocols.
• Adapt to short-term deployments, longer assignments, and changing day/night shifts.

Qualifications and requirements

• Good awareness of surroundings, the ability to assess risk, and dependable decision-making in stressful situations.
• Strong spoken communication and the ability to write clear incident reports.
• A trustworthy, professional, and service-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working shifts and remaining on foot or standing for long periods while handling basic physical security duties safely.
• Prior background in security, law enforcement, or a similar field is an advantage.
• Valid New Zealand security credentials or the ability to obtain them.
• Working knowledge of security systems such as CCTV, access control equipment, radios, and incident reporting software.
• Legal permission to work in New Zealand, along with successful background and reference verification.

Work arrangement and terms

This is a contract position based onsite in New Zealand. Assignments may be short term, starting from one 8-hour shift and extending to several months, or long term for 6 months or more. Day and night shifts may be available. XM Security Group can also respond to urgent requirements in Auckland with as little as 45 minutes’ notice, where applicable and subject to terms and conditions.