In the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality and gaming, the role of the security guard has undergone a quiet revolution. No longer just the “bouncer” at the door, today’s licensed security professionals are integral to the safe, compliant, and welcoming operation of NSW Registered Clubs. From Gatekeeper...
In the Australian security landscape, complacency can be just as dangerous as a physical threat. When organisations assume “it won’t happen here”, they risk developing a false sense of security—believing their environment is safe simply because nothing has gone wrong yet. This mindset can lead to: Overreliance...
In New South Wales, registered clubs serve as vital social hubs, offering hospitality, entertainment, and gambling services to their members. With this unique environment comes a heightened responsibility to maintain customer safety, compliance, and trust. While security is often viewed as an operational necessity, it...
ANZAC Day is one of Australia's most revered and significant national events, commemorating the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand military personnel. Managing security for such a high-profile event presents unique challenges for private security firms, especially when considering the post-ANZAC Day celebrations, which often...
The relationship between ambient temperature, particularly hot weather, and aggressive or antisocial behaviour has been a subject of fascination and debate for decades. Old sayings like getting hot under the collar or take the heat out of the argument the relationship is well accepted. Even Shakespeare tells...
Unarmed security operatives (guards) play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security in various settings. From office buildings to public venues, these professionals are engaged in the task of ensuring peace of mind for all. The pivotal role they play in safeguarding people and...
Changes To Class 1 Security Licence Sub-classes New 1A (Security Officer) subclass: 1A (Unarmed Guard) and 1C (Crowd Controller) security licence subclasses merged and re-named 1A (Security Officer) subclass. Effective 1 June 2023. New 1C (Cash-in-Transit Guard) subclass: This new subclass authorises holders to patrol, protect...
Security operatives are often "front & centre" in your business - there are a range of skills and qualities needed to fulfil that responsibility....
Right now there are fabulous opportunities in the Security Industry. Some of these are outlined in this video podcast with Alexa from Jobpedal talks with Steve Van Zwieten, Exact Security's Managing Director, and Natalya, a security officer currently undertaking training at SECTA Training. In this video...
On 30th June this year the CEO of Hospitality & Racing NSW, Anthony Keon, hosted a roundtable discussion on the availability of security staff. You can view our summary of that report here . Following the roundtable an Action Plan has been developed - the Action...
