The University of Johannesburg is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a permanent role as a Security Officer.
Position: Security Officer (P17) (Protection Services) (X18 POSTS)
Reference Number: uj_001849
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Location: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: EE
Level: Skilled
Closing Date: 14 March 2025
Job description
Various campuses
This position is responsible for professional protection, safeguarding, safety, and security of assets, property, staff, students and all visitors, within the immediate vicinity of the University.
Responsibilities:
Security Services
- Protect the property of UJ, staff, students and visitors through physical patrolling of the premises and enforcement of access control
- Ensure that students, staff and visitors adhere to security policies
- Ensure that physical security infrastructure (e.g. gates, street lights, burglar proofing) are in proper working condition and report any defects.
- Patrol University premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion or non-compliance.
- Identify, report and act timeously on emergency incidents.
- Secure crime scenes according to training until supervisors arrive.
- Accurately complete role administration requirements
- Ensure that the necessary documents are completed with regard to a specific incident.
- Take down and give an accurate statement of situations both verbally and in writing.
- Monitor and operate security systems when required, including the effective use of allocated equipment
- Undertake preliminary investigations into reports of offences as required
- Provide escort duties for staff at night.
- Attend and proactively deal with any security-related incident, as directed by the duty/control room, senior officer, supervisor, or other member of protection services management team.
- Record all incidents in the appropriate format and write concise and accurate incident reports as necessary.
- Look for abandoned bags during shift change and hand them to safe keeping.
- Conduct searches as required.
- Control the safeguarding and issuing of keys.
- Upkeep an administrative system regarding lost and found.
- Enforce and comply with the University’s rule SOPs, rules, regulations and policies.
Access Control:
- Perform and enforce UJ access control
- Check all personnel access permits, student permits, visitor’s permits, vehicle permits, work orders/permits, and asset control forms.
- Search bags, vehicles as per standard operating procedures in accordance with the risk rating.
- Check material removal permits and verify content and authorisation signature.
- Lock and secure gates and doors after hours.
Customer Services:
- Ensure a friendly, helpful, and effective protection service is provided to all staff, students and visitors.
- Carry out duties, e.g. in connection with event days, open days; public, visitors or staff demonstrations and attend and assist at any emergency incident as directed by senior personnel.
- Present a professional image to clients through appearance and conduct.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Health and Safety:
- Assist in emergency situations such as fire or medical-related incidents by acting as the first line of response.
- Operate security-related and personal protective equipment following departmental procedures, ensuring the
equipment is clean and stored correctly, reporting any faults to senior personnel.
Professional Development:
- Undertake staff training as required.
- Receive guidance and instruction from the senior personnel when necessary
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric / NQF4 equivalent qualification
- Valid Grade C Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) registration
- Computer Literary (Basic Microsoft Packages)
- Clearance record from South African Police Services.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in security services
- A level of medical, psychological, and physical fitness commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position
Recommendations:
- Preference may be given to applicants with NQF5 qualification or higher
- Preference may be given to applicants with knowledge of electronic access control and video management systems
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience in educational or corporate campus security environment
- Preference may be given to applicants with a Professional drivers permit (PDP)
- Preference may be given to applicants with higher PSIRA Grades or Accreditation (e.g. Grade A or B, Armed Reaction, Special Events Security)
- Preference may be given to applicants with a valid SAPS firearm competency certificate
- Preference may be given to applicants with training/experience in firefighting and first aid
Working conditions:
- Shift work in line with the operational requirements of the University (i.e. 24/7/365), including but not limited to
straight weekday, day shifts, or night shifts, alternating shifts, etc. - Travel or work between different sites may be required
- Required to wear a uniform and work in all weather conditions
- Required to carry a firearm, subject to operational requirements
Screening requirements to be met:
All recommended candidates will be required to undergo a pre-selection programme which may include:
- Screening by MIE, SAPS or SSA
- Pre-appointment Medicals
- Polygraph test
- Psychometric test
- Physical and mental fitness assessment
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 14 March 2025
How To Apply
Apply Here: Security Officer (P17) (Protection Services) (X18 POSTS)