The University of Witwatersrand (WITS) invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Security Officer (AD14) to be based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Position: Security Officer (AD14)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 18 November 2024
The main purpose of this position/job is:
To provide access control with Visitors Management System, do parameter patrolling, guarding and general security services to ensure the safety and security of employees, stakeholders/ clients, assets, information and buildings/ facilities.
Access Control Duties
Administer access control by ensuring that all aspects of all aspects of access control are complied with:
• Ensure visitors who are detected by VMS not welcomed on campus are barred entry.
• Ensure that all visitors are scanned and directed to areas or buildings where the visit is intended.
• Ensure employees, staff and visitors are in compliances with access control procedures
• Ensure that only members of SAPS, SANDF or Metro Police in uniform access campus with official firearms.
• Ensure that all private property brought into the building are declared in the appropriate registers.
• Ensure that all assets removed from the premises are accompanied by appropriate asset removal permits.
Brief 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 crime scene
• Liaising with control room
• Preserve the crime scene
• Record evidence at the crime scene
• Identify witness or suspects
• Hand over crime scene to superiors or law enforcement agencies
• Assist law enforcement agencies as and when required to do so
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
Closing Date: 18 November 2024.
How To Apply
To apply:
Please submit a covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for, detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees.
Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/” Apply for a job” .
Hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Apply Here: Security Officer (AD14)