Security Officer

Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees and external stakeholders by patrolling and monitoring premises, assets, and personnel.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure that visitors and contractors have the necessary identification.
• To ensure all visitors and contractors are registered in the visitors/contractors register.
• Ensure that visitors and contractors have the necessary identification
• Record and report all unusual incidence in the occurrence book (OB) and report immediately to Facilities Management, if necessary
• Report all criminal incidents to Facilities Management
• Patrol the building interior and exterior at regular intervals as determined by Facilities Management and record such patrols made report
• Report unusual observation to Facilities Management immediately
• Ensure that all equipment that is required for security duties is in good working order and any faulty equipment, lights, burst pipe are reported to Facilities Management
• Ensure that all doors and windows are secured and any abnormalities are recorded and reported to Security Management
• To monitors and responds to technical security alarms installed
• Report all vehicles that drive in a reckless manner on premises
• Maintains good working relations with local law enforcement agencies
• Ensure that security equipment are safeguarded against theft and misuse
• Inform the Security Officer Supervisor on any defects identified on equipment
• Ensure that a high level of security services is maintained throughout Head Office on a daily basis
• Ensure security standards and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure compliance to the OHS Act and all other relevant Legislation

Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 4 equivalent/ABET Level 4/Grade 12 qualification and Grade C certification and registered with PSIRA registered and Certified
• 2 – 3 years’ experience working in corporate security services
• Have a clear criminal record
• Strong surveillance and observation skills
• Strong fluent communication
• Alert, vigilant and calm under pressure
• Ability to exercise good judgement
• Knowledge of public safety, security operations and procedures
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Be responsible and reliable
• Have a diligent work ethic with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and pro-active