Meet Chris Maguire, Senior Security Officer at SkyCity Adelaide. When asked what he enjoys most about his role he says "It's very satisfying knowing that your work in an investigation, or your team's quick response has led to a positive outcome for a person or the business". Keep on reading below to find more about Chris...
Current role and length of time in that role:
Senior Security Officer, 5 months
Past roles and length of time in those roles (or original start date):
Customer Service Officer (3.5 years)
Safety Officer (1.5 years)
What does your current role entail?
Although every day is a little bit different an average day would include managing the day to day operations of a security shift, managing and responding to security incidents within the complex, emergency management, assisting with training and development of new and existing staff members.
What do you enjoy most about your current role?
It’s very satisfying knowing that your work in an investigation, or your team’s quick response has led to a positive outcome for a person or the business.
What challenges do you face in your role? What do you think people should know before they apply for a job like this?
With so many aspects to the role, it can be very challenging to handle them simultaneously while still achieving a positive outcome. Ensuring correct time management and a high level of communication is vital to the role.
What qualifications do you have? Are they required for your role?
RSA, Senior First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation all of which are required for the role. I have also completed a Cert II in Security Operations which was a minimum requirement to obtain my Security License prior to SkyCity. However, neither of these are a requirement for my current role, with SkyCity providing extensive and ongoing training.
Your career experience prior to SkyCity:
Believe it or not I was a landscaper/concreter in the family business for three years. Prior to that and during high school I worked in a cinema projection room. I also worked for a short time as a crowd controller at festivals, nightclubs and in gaming rooms.
What do you enjoy about working at SkyCity?
Working for such a progressive company that also has a genuine care for its employees.
Which of SkyCity’s employee benefit(s) do you enjoy most?
I take advantage of the 20% off F&B and discounted car parking.
For job seekers considering joining SkyCity, is there anything you think they need to be aware of?
With the expansion completion just around the corner, there are so many career development opportunities waiting for people of all skill levels. This is definitely a very exciting time to join SkyCity.
Thanks for sharing your story Chris! If you want to join our team at SkyCity Adelaide, check out our Careers website!
