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Security Monitor - TDY

On-site OCONUS Australia Alice Springs, Australia full time

This position is being offered as a Temporary Duty (TDY) Assignment for an initial period of 6 months, with the option of 3-month extensions by mutual agreement (for a total period no greater than 12 months) based on the ongoing mission needs and business availability.

As a TDY employee, all meals and accommodation are provided while deployed to customer site.

Purpose and Scope:

The Security Monitor - TDY   is a critical role for maintaining   the security posture of restricted areas to include controlled and unclassified areas, ancillary buildings, and personnel movements and safety. The position reports directly to the Security Monitor Supervisor (SMS).  
 
This position   is responsible for   providing line of site monitoring of uncleared personnel/visitors to site or   monitoring   per the projects security concept of operations (CONOPs) to ensure sensitive information and infrastructure are safeguarded. In addition, SMs will ensure the movements of uncleared personnel are restricted to designated areas and tasks   required   for the   particular activity   assigned to them   in accordance with   site security and safety protocols. ​  

Work Schedule :

​ ​ Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day ​    

Essential Responsibilities:    

  • ​ ​ Maintain thorough knowledge of SM Project CONOPs and site regulations, communicating security processes professionally    

  • ​ Control uncleared personnel access, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive materials or areas, and preventing theft.  

  • ​ Monitor and communicate effectively on the site's hand-held radio system.  

  • ​ Ensure that un-cleared personnel/visitors do not bring or use electronic equipment on the facility without   appropriate authorization   from the Joint Security Staff .  

  • ​ Ensure that un-cleared personnel/visitors are aware of and follow relevant evacuation lockdown and security procedures and processes .  

  • ​ Actively prevent the removal or theft of items belonging to the facility  

  • ​ Accurately document security incidents, infractions, and self-reports.  

  • ​ Work in extreme weather with requirements for prolonged standing, walking, and climbing.  

  • ​ Provide support to custodial, food services, or trades as directed by security management.  

  • ​ Uphold site health and safety compliance.  

  • ​ Perform other reasonable duties as assigned. ​  

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:  

  •   ​ ​The ability to work in inclement weather, including, near 0c or over 40c  

  • ​ The employee is   frequently   required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee   is occasionally required to   stand.  

  • ​ Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

  • ​ The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions to maintain visibility of uncleared personnel and activity.

  • ​ The noise level in the work environment is usually loud due to construction, thus appropriate PPE will be issued and required to be worn at all times when performing relevant activities.

Minimum   Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):  

  • ​ ​ 1 year work experience  

  • ​ Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team  

  • ​ Demonstrated ability to adhere to and   comply with   all site facility & safety procedures  

  • ​Demonstrated proficiency in English language, with e xcellent, clear oral and written communication skills.

  • ​ Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement  

  • ​ Positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve business outcomes  

  • ​ Demonstrated customer focus  

  • ​ Ability to complete White Card Training (Construction Induction)  

  • ​ Understanding and commitment to the principles of Security and Safety  

  • ​ Ability to   demonstrate   an understanding and commitment to the principles of the workplace diversity and equity ​  

Security Clearance Required:  

​ ​ It is a condition of employment at JDFPG that employees obtain and   retain   the   appropriate level   of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee will   require   a minimum of   a   SECRET (U.S.) clearance. ​  

Minimum Education:  

  • ​ ​ Year 12 completion ​  

Preferred Qualifications:   

​ ​ Qualifications  

  • ​ Previous   Security Experience preferred, to include · experience with hand-held radio communications ​  operations and usage protocol.

​ ​ This position is   designated   as a safety sensitive position.  

​ As part of our commitment to   maintaining   a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to   comply with   company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.   ​  

​ ​ Other Responsibilities:  

​ Safety   - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and   maintaining   a safe work environment. As   appropriate , each employee   is responsible for   completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy   aid responsibilities,   participating   in emergency response   tasks   and serving on safety committees and teams.  

​ Quality   - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.   Accordingly , each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.  

​ Procedure Compliance   - Each employee must read,   understand   and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies   pertaining to   his/her job.  

​ Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,   color , religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  

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Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-05. Posted 2026-10-01.

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