University Evening Security Guard - Tauranga

Red Badge Group is looking for a proactive and reliable individual to join our team as an evening Tertiary Security Guard in Tauranga. If you are passionate about safety, committed to providing excellent customer service, and take pride in creating secure and welcoming tertiary environments, we invite you to apply. Be part of New Zealand’s leading independent security services provider and make a real difference every day.

This role will be working evening shifts 4 days a week including both weekend evenings, shifts are either 4pm - 11pm or 2:30pm - 11pm, the successful candidate must be available for any day of the week and for these hours.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Be part of New Zealand’s leading independent security provider

• Work where you can genuinely help people and contribute to safer communities

• Enjoy variety across day, afternoon, and evening shifts

• Full‑time hours with set shifts each week

What you'll do:

• Be a visible and approachable security presence, creating a safe and welcoming campus for students, staff, and visitors.

• Deliver outstanding customer service, assisting with queries, directions, and upholding a safe campus environment.

• Monitor and control access to university buildings and secure areas in line with site procedures.

• Patrol campus regularly, remaining vigilant and maintaining a high level of alertness to ensure safety at all times.

• Respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to incidents or emergencies, using clear communication to de-escalate situations where needed.

• Prepare accurate and timely incident reports and site records in accordance with university and company guidelines.

• Collaborate effectively with university staff, students, and emergency services as needed.

• Work in central Tauranga and contribute positively to your community.

What you'll Bring:

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills

• Customer service experience or similar (security experience is a bonus but not essential).

• A calm, professional manner under pressure

• Initiative and confidence working both independently and with a team

• Commitment to safe and compliant work practices

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, able to support people from diverse backgrounds.

• Strong written and verbal communication, suitable for both public-facing interactions and incident report writing.

• Understanding of access control procedures and the ability to follow detailed protocols.

• Ability to identify and respond to safety risks quickly and appropriately.

• Collaborative team member with a proactive and positive attitude.

• High levels of integrity and a commitment to confidentiality in all situations.

• Professional demeanour – reliable, punctual, and committed to upholding security and university standards.

• Alert, observant, and able to react decisively in fast-changing or pressured situations.

What You’ll Need:

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand and at least 18 years old.

• Hold, or be able to obtain, a current NZ Certificate of Approval (COA) Security License.

• Clean criminal conviction record.

• Flexible availability to work shifts on various evenings of the week, including availability for both weekend evenings.

• Full Clean Drivers License is a requirement

If you’re ready to take the next step in your security career and be part of a team that values diversity, teamwork, and personal growth, we would love to hear from you.