The Security Guard Contract Of Employment is essential for organizations in New Zealand that directly employ security personnel. This contract template is designed to comply with New Zealand employment legislation, including the Employment Relations Act 2000 and the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010. It serves as a foundational document for establishing clear employment terms for security guards, whether in private security firms or in-house security departments. The contract addresses crucial aspects specific to security work, including licensing requirements, shift work provisions, safety protocols, and confidentiality obligations, while ensuring all mandatory employment terms under New Zealand law are properly covered. It's particularly relevant for businesses requiring ongoing security services and helps establish clear expectations and obligations for both employers and security personnel.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer company and the employee security guard, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and the nature of the security services to be provided

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including specific security industry terminology

4. Position and Duties: Detailed description of the security guard role, responsibilities, and reporting lines

5. Term of Employment: Whether the position is permanent, fixed-term, or casual, including start date and end date if applicable

6. Hours of Work: Standard working hours, shift patterns, roster arrangements, and overtime provisions

7. Location of Work: Primary work location and potential deployment to other sites

8. Remuneration: Base salary/wage, payment intervals, and method of payment

9. Leave Entitlements: Annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and public holiday entitlements as per NZ law

10. Health and Safety: Safety obligations, incident reporting, and emergency procedures

11. Confidentiality: Requirements for maintaining confidentiality of client and employer information

12. Security Licensing: Requirements for maintaining valid security licenses and certifications

13. Performance Requirements: Performance standards, KPIs, and review processes

14. Code of Conduct: Expected behavioral standards and professional conduct requirements

15. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination

16. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling employment disputes and grievances

17. General Provisions: Standard contractual clauses including entire agreement, variation, and governing law