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Job Description:

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The South African Police Service is a people-oriented service. It is a service for the community by the community with the emphasis on the fundamental rights of all the peoples of South Africa. The rationale is based on the needs of people and the flexibility of policing, which is the basis for community policing.

Security Officer REF NO: AS/08/2024 (X43 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post
Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English
Be a South African Citizen
Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending
Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4
Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher
Not declared unfit to possess a fire-arm
Be willing to undergo firearm competency training
Be willing to maintain firearm competency
Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases
Degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage
Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage
Be willing to work shifts and extended hours

DUTIES:

Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985)
Positive identification of employees, visitors, and contractors at the security access point
Register employees, visitors, and contractors; electronic searching of employees, visitors, and contractors
Authorize entry into the premises for employees, visitors, and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements
Confirm visits with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts
Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back
Keep the necessary visitor’s register
Check suppliers, articles, and objects before they are allowed into the premises to ensure the safety of the premises
Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas
Guard vehicles and equipment in the field (only from a security point of view)
Check all security equipment and facilities and take action when necessary
Bring any deficiencies or problems regarding security matters to the attention of senior security personnel