Part-time Security Officer - Hawkes Bay

Red Badge Group is New Zealand’s leading independent security and customer management provider. We’re looking for professional, reliable Security Officers to join our teams.

If you’re motivated by keeping people safe, delivering great customer service, and taking pride in your professionalism, we want to hear from you.

This is a part-time permanent role, Monday to Friday during the daytime.

Responsibilities:

You’ll be a visible and approachable security presence, responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Duties may vary by site but can include:

• Providing frontline security and customer service

• Patrolling sites and monitoring behaviour and activity

• Responding to incidents calmly, professionally, and in line with procedures

• De‑escalation and conflict management, including high‑risk situations where required

• Access control and monitoring of restricted areas

• Accurate incident reporting and communication with site contacts

• Working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and emergency services

About you:

This role suits a dependable, observant person who remains calm under pressure. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills.

• Previous experience in guarding, security, or a customer‑facing protective role is preferred

• Strong situational awareness, observation and decision‑making abilities

• Good written and verbal communication with accurate report‑writing skills

• Basic IT competency for shift handover logs and incident reporting systems

• Reliable, punctual and able to work a roster that is required

• Hold, or be able to obtain, a current New Zealand COA (Certificate of Approval) security license

• Eligible to work in New Zealand and at least 18 years of age

• Clear criminal conviction record or able to meet company vetting standards

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive part‑time pay with weekly payroll

• Paid training, development and opportunities to progress within Red Badge Group

• Supportive team culture and clear operational career pathways

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant security experience and your availability for rostered shifts. Due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Red Badge Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.