Gold Coast / Tweed Heads’ Professional Security Company
Southern Cross Protection Gold Coast and Tweed Heads is part of Southern Cross Protection, a national full-service security company with over 90 years’ experience.
We exist to protect you, your people and your assets, allowing your organisation to grow and prosper.
Industries
The security pressures faced by banking and financial institutions are increasing as customers’ methods of accessing and using services are evolving and broadening. Customers demand instantaneous and constant availability. In providing this you expose your systems and data to new vulnerabilities and threats from hackers, the result being potential theft, fraud, as well as downtime.
You need security monitoring and solutions that not only protect your physical assets but also offer you data security and access control. Southern Cross Protection can cater to your physical and cyber security needs, help you safeguard against emerging threats, and have plans in place for business continuity.
Adequate security of construction sites is a critical exercise in ensuring successful project completion with minimal losses and disruptions. A professional and integrated security plan to protect your project assets is an intelligent approach to grant confidence and peace of mind to investors, stakeholders and employees.
Southern Cross Protection understands that construction sites are constantly being set up, manipulated and completed so we offer you adaptable Electronic Security solutions with rental options to accommodate temporary set ups as well as non-fixed, relocatable cameras to assist you in your ever-changing work areas.
When you require a committed, 24 hour security presence or an integrated security service for an educational facility, Southern Cross Protection have the experience you need. As a full service security company we can combine our services into a comprehensive package that covers the security requirements of any educational institution.
We have the depth of knowledge and range of services to offer a complete solution that covers all aspects of your campus’ security needs. These services include security guards, campus patrols, lock-up, access control, CCTV and emergency planning.
Governments, government departments and agencies face increased security responsibilities. Not only is it important to protect facilities, infrastructure, staff and the general public, there also needs to be an emphasis on protecting digital information and having a response plan for emergency situations.
Southern Cross Protection have a national reach, meaning we can provide security systems for all levels of government, and all types of sites across Australia. We understand that governments must balance public safety, budget management and good due diligence. Whatever your security requirement, we can construct a solution that provides comprehensive and appropriate protection and safety.
For quality healthcare security you need an integrated approach. Whether you are operating a hospital, an aged care facility or other healthcare facilities, your security requirements likely overlap. You need a way to cohesively protect your people and patients, your restricted stock and your sensitive and private records.
At Southern Cross Protection, we understand that every moment you have to spend complying with security procedures is time you could be spending treating and assisting your patients or residents. We aim to minimise this and find the right balance when protecting your staff, patients, visitors, and assets.
Protecting facilities, equipment and personnel in manufacturing, mining, energy and other industrial activities poses many unique challenges. Across each industry, several common threats and security factors need to be addressed, including site and facility access, personnel safety, deterring criminal activity, and preparation of emergency response procedures.
Southern Cross Protection can develop and deliver a security solution that will cohesively address the security challenges you face, helping you mitigate risks, better prepare for crises, and reduce theft and other losses. We provide services Australia wide; no matter where your operations are located, you can get the security solution you need.
Securing your commercial properties or facilities requires an integrated and tailored approach. Your security solution must be suitable to the layout of your property, support and not disrupt your tenants, and protect the property from unauthorised access.
Do you need to deter intruders and would-be vandals or thieves, while also reassuring staff and visitors that their working environment is fully supported, safe and secure? Will your property benefit from adding competent and modern security elements such as access control, monitored alarms and CCTV? Southern Cross Protection can be engaged to tailor a specific security solution for your property.
Effective retail security requires incorporating several security elements into an integrated security solution that addresses your potential vulnerabilities and weak spots. Carefully designed retail security should protect your assets, be tailored and affordable to your needs and, importantly, not negatively affect the experience for your customers.
Southern Cross Protection has the depth of knowledge and a broad selection of security capabilities that can be utilised to build the retail security solution you require. This means you can trust us to deliver the level of protection you need, and you’ll be able to rest easy and get back to your core business activities.
Protecting transport logistics and wholesale activities is a careful balance of meeting regulations, minimising threats, and managing disruptions to productivity. At all levels of your supply chain you need security services and technology that protect your operations from theft, tampering, and illegal activities.
Does your supply chain involve various transport vehicles, interchanges between them, and warehousing to store your assets? Do you need a security solution that can cover these various transport elements and the handovers that occur within them? Southern Cross Protection have the offerings and highly-trained security staff to meet the emerging trends and demands faced by the transport logistics and wholesale industries.
About Us
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We are pleased to note our satisfaction with the standard of service offered to us by Southern Cross Protection and their team. Southern Cross Protection have recently been awarded the Security Patrol and Static Guarding services across our Queensland property portfolio which consists of a mix of commercial, industrial and retail shopping centres. The transition from multiple suppliers to one has been seamless with Andy Jones and his team. This is a great result for our clients and a seamless managed service line for our Property and Facilities Managers. Southern Cross Protection provides dynamic, professional and high quality services and we have no hesitation in recommending them as a security service provider.
Manager, Real Estate Management | Colliers International
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For almost a decade, we’ve entrusted Southern Cross Protection with a number of our facilities in both NSW and QLD. Southern Cross Protection has been providing security solutions fit for each site including mobile patrols and welfare checks. Their security services include calls on site and making sure doors and windows are secure and intact, whilst looking for signs of damage, vandalism, forced entry, and unauthorised persons. Southern Cross Protection remains a reliable and dependable security partner that certainly contributes to IRT’s long-standing stable repute in the aged care industry.
Manager, Facilities and Emergency Services | IRT
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Southern Cross Protection has been outstanding. It is never an issue to find a security guard for urgent after-hours jobs. The Southern Cross Protection team is very quick on their feet, and very attentive.
QED Enterprises
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The Southern Cross Protection team always goes above and beyond what their contract asks of them. This includes doing extra duties that help make my life much easier.
Aveo
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From my first contact with Southern Cross Protection, I felt a sense of professionalism. I would recommend them to any business looking to establish or review their on-site security.
Aryzta
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Since Southern Cross Protection have taken over the security at the college, there has been little to no problems at the college. Their reliability and attention to detail is exceptional.
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The security guards on Saturday were fantastic. A great help at the car park and extremely polite. All the helpers on the gate commented.
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Lisa Logan State ManagerLisa Logan is a security professional with over 15 years’ experience in the Security industry. Lisa joined Southern Cross Protection in September 2005 as a Team Leader in the National Operations Centre.
Lisa then quickly progressed into Queensland Accounts Manager and then National Customer Care Manager. She was eager to learn every aspect of the business and so took on a role as Branch Operations Manager before accepting her current role as our Queensland State Manager.
As an experienced leader, Lisa’s strength and passion lies with delivering value for customers through innovation, business improvement and building effective teams.
Lisa has significant front-line leadership experience, having been responsible for a resource pool of 1,600 security officers during the G20 Summit 2014 and the Commonwealth Games 2018.
Lisa is a resilient manager who is committed to achieving quality outcomes and responds swiftly to changing demands. She anticipates and responds to customer needs, and will persist and focus on achieving objectives, even in the face of adversity.
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Christopher Petrie Account Manager
Christopher is currently our QLD Account Manager. He has been in the security industry for over 15 years, working Nationally and Internationally in various management positions. During his career progression, he has worked closely with the Australian and Papua New Guiana Government sectors, having the ability to gain a specific set of skills and experience. As an individual and a leader, he is highly goal-driven and possesses strong ethical leadership traits with a positive and innovative way of thinking. Throughout his career, he has obtained a unique set of skills that has helped drive him to achieve his goals and objectives which has led to career progression and organisational growth and prosperity. During this time, Christopher has had the ability to pursue and obtain a strong business acumen by studying for his Master of Business Administration & his Graduate Certificate in Security Management. With his extensive experience and relevant qualifications, he will be a valuable asset to our organisation and will excel in his relationships with our customers.
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Harry Broadbent Branch Manager - Gold Coast / Tweed Coast
Harry Broadbent is our Gold Coast Branch Manager. He started as a patrol officer in 2013, and in 2016 became Senior Patrol Officer for the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast branches whilst assisting management with day-to-day operations. In 2018, he became Branch Manager for the Gold Coast & Tweed Coast region. Harry is constantly client-focused and always strives to ensure the customer receives value for the service delivered and that it meets their specific requirements. Previous experience in the field has given him the necessary knowledge required to enable the patrol teams to deliver the best service and continuous improvement.