Security Services in Perth, Australia

See the Australia page for coverage across Australia, or the Oceania overview.

Luxury Retail Districts in Perth

A managed security programme in Perth can cover these retail addresses, including:

• King Street
• Hay Street Mall
• Murray Street Mall
• Claremont Quarter
• Westfield Carousel

Security Considerations in Perth

Perth is one of the most isolated major cities in the world, more than 3,000 kilometres from Sydney and Melbourne by air. Support cannot be sent from the east coast at short notice, so a Perth programme needs its own pool of trained relief officers and a local supervisor who knows every store. Perth is also two to three hours behind the east coast, which affects reporting and escalation for national clients.

King Street is a short heritage street with stores close together, so a coordinated door presence across neighbouring boutiques is practical. Clients include local executives and business travellers from the resources sector, as well as visitors from Singapore and Southeast Asia. Summer heat is severe, which affects officers at entrances, and Christmas trading coincides with the hottest weeks.

Stores in Claremont Quarter and Westfield Carousel work within centre security rules, while King Street stores face the open street and rely more on their own door officers. Post Orders need to reflect these differences clearly so that relief officers can move between sites. MGP manages Post Orders, presentation standards and reporting, while officers are supplied by vetted security companies licensed in Western Australia.

How Coverage Works in Perth

MGP delivers coverage in Australia through the MGP Hybrid Operating Model: MGP-employed officers where MGP holds the required licence, and vetted, locally licensed partners elsewhere. In both cases MGP writes the Post Orders, sets the standard of presentation and service, provides local, hands-on supervision and reports to the client.

The delivery structure, licensing and insurance for each location are confirmed before a proposal is issued.

Security licensing in Australia is managed by each state and territory, with the Security Licensing and Enforcement Directorate of the NSW Police Force in New South Wales and the Licensing and Regulation Division of Victoria Police in Victoria. Source

Services in Perth

Security Officer Requirements in Western Australia

• A Security Officer licence under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 authorises the holder to watch, guard and protect property. Crowd controllers need a separate Crowd Controller licence. Source
• Security officers must complete an approved training course (Certificate II in Security Operations) with a WA Police approved provider, pass a written exam on the course, and hold a current first aid certificate. Source
• Applicants must provide fingerprints. A criminal conviction (spent or not) or finding of guilt recorded since 1996 may make an applicant ineligible. Source
• Security officers may carry firearms or batons only when their licence is endorsed for them, and may not carry any other weapon. Source
• A business that advertises or supplies security officers, or employs them, needs a Security Agent licence. Agent applicants must provide an accountant’s letter confirming the business is financially sound. Source
• Agent applicants must first pass an open book pre-licence test on the Act and Regulations, with a 90% pass mark. Source
• Renewal applications must be lodged at least 28 days before the licence expires. Source

Common Questions

Who employs the officers in Australia?

It depends on the location. Officers are employed by MGP where MGP holds the required licence, and by a vetted, locally licensed partner elsewhere. MGP manages the programme, its standards, local supervision and reporting either way.