Security Officer - University of the Witwatersrand



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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


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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.


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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



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