Security Officer - University of the Witwatersrand

Full job description

Patrols Operations

• • Performs patrols on specific site allocated
• • Report faulty alarms and other electronic security systems noticed during patrols
• • Check all doors are locked during patrols
• • Immediately respond to detected security breaches and irregularities
• • Record all security breaches detected, and actions initiated to contain same
• • Check all fire equipment during patrols and report any fault to the Supervisor.
• • Check building perimeter and electronic security systems deployed around the building on commencement and termination of one’s shift operation

Inspections

• • Conduct inspections inside and outside the buildings and record all security breaches and irregularities discovered
• • Remove all vulnerable assets abandoned in risky areas and safely keep them in safe custody
• • Conduct vehicular searches where appropriate and necessary
• • Conduct inspections on all fire equipment and OHS-related risks and hazards

Escort

• • Provide escort to students, staff, contractors or visitors
• • Provide ad hoc escort whenever required

Response to Emergencies

During emergency situations or evacuation drills, provide security services as may be necessary, emergencies would include:

• • Fire evacuation
• • During students’ unrest
• • During shooting incidents
• • During bomb scare
• • When someone is injured and needs medical assistance

Serve as first responder by:

• • Cordoning off the crime scene
• • Liaising with the control room
• • Preserve the crime scene
• • Record evidence at the crime scene
• • Identify witnesses or suspects
• • Hand over crime scene to superiors or law enforcement agencies
• • Assist law enforcement agencies as and when required to do so

Requirements

Required Academic Qualification/s

• • Matric
• • Grade ‘C” or above PSIRA accredited certificate
• • One-year National Certificate in Security Risk Management

Required Years of Work-Related Experience

• • 3 to 4 years experienced within security industry.
• • Knowledge of Criminal Procure Act
• • Knowledge of legal aspects

Other Requirements

• • Ability to work weekends and evenings as and when necessary
• • The candidate must be able to pass background checks/ screening
• • Must not have a criminal record
• • Good experience in access control, security patrolling, escorts inspection and adhoc duties,
• • Good communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
• • Good working knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises & Vehicles Act and other relevant legislation.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours)

• • Strong interpersonal, communication and public relations necessary to establish and maintain rapport with the University Community.
• • Maintain discretion and professionalism when dealing with staff, students and the public.
• • Ability to function with and promote, a customer service-oriented environment working in support of staff, student and their activities.
• • The ability to accept political and religious differences in a fair and just manner.
• • The ability to maintain confidentiality.
• • The ability to manage sensitive industrial relations.
• • Maintain sound judgment and decision making despite stressful situations.
• • Good verbal and written communication skills
• • Ability to act in an honest and trustworthy manner
• • Effective listening and presentation skills
• • Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things or improve skills