Security Officer
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- Applicants should be in possession of a grade 10 (ABET level 3) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- Basic Security Officer’s course, at least Grade C with a valid PSIRA certificate.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in security industry is required.
- A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements.
- Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of access to Public Premises and Vehicle Act and other security related legislations, knowledge of access control procedures, knowledge of control and movement of equipment and stores, knowledge of prescribed security procedures (e.g.
- MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act, etc.) and the authority of security officers under these documents, knowledge on the relevant emergency procedures, Batho Pele Principles, interpersonal skills, client service skills, listening skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills, good communication skills, computer skills and facilitating skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform access control functions, determine whether visitors have appointments/or the service that visitor requires, contact the relevant employees to confirm the appointment or refer the visitor to the relevant service delivery point,
- ensure that the admission control register is completed and issue admission control documents/ cards as required, utilise walk-through metal detector for the effectiveness of access control,
- ensure that unauthorised persons and dangerous object do not enter the building/premises,
- report all the identified security breaches and non-compliance to the Supervisor,
- ensure that equipment, document and store do not leave or enter the building or premises unauthorised,
- ensure that the registers control the movement of equipment, stores and documents are completed,
- ensure that no equipment, stores as assets of the department leave the building /premises unauthorised, inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises, gather information and
- report on missing and stolen equipment and stores, handle documents at points of entry according to classification and the prescripts,
- operate control room security equipment’s,
- monitor all movements, events, and activities within the department's premises using CCTV equipment’s,
- ensure that security system is in good working condition,
- report all incidents monitored,
- report to the supervisor,
- monitor all access points for effective access control,
- report all identified non-compliance to security policy and procedures to improve office security,
- ensure safety in the building and premises, undertake building/ and the primes patrols to
- identify and check,
- apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and department management,
- monitor and respond to alarm system,
- ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence books/registers,
- ensure that recorded information is correct, update the information on the occurrence book/register as and when required.
- Liaise with supervisor to verify information recorded and perform any other duties assigned to you by the supervisor/ Court Manager.
