Security Guard for Port Moresby Temple

About the role

The Special Projects Department is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to protect Church properties, employees, visitors, and guests at the Port Moresby Temple. The role involves safeguarding facilities from fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while providing first‑aid assistance and responding to emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols and inspections of buildings and grounds during assigned shifts.
• Check doors, windows, gates and other access points to ensure security.
• Identify and report security risks, safety hazards and potential unauthorized entry points.
• Provide assistance, information and directions to employees, visitors and guests.
• Respond to security incidents, disturbances, threats and emergencies, liaising with emergency services as needed.
• Render first aid and coordinate medical response services.
• Complete security reports and maintain accurate incident records.
• Participate in ongoing security training and be available for emergency situations.

Required profile

• Post‑secondary education or equivalent security training (preferred).
• 2–3 years of security, law‑enforcement, military or related experience.
• Ability to obtain required security certifications (CPR, First Aid, Basic Security Procedures) and maintain annual recertification.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Proof of legal right to work in Papua New Guinea and a police background check may be required.

Required skills

• Experience using security systems.
• Proficiency with electronic reporting tools.
• Standard computer applications.