Job Description:

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Quality security services

Application of security procedures

• Follow work instructions
• Ensure proper understanding of the required actions
• Accurately complete role administration requirements
• Report to Protection Services Officer when task is completed
• Identify and report all irregularities to Assistant Protection Services Officers
• Apply recognized work, legislative and security standards
• Ensure that security tasks are completed to required quality standards
• Conduct  allocated patrols or checkpoint duties including adhoc security assignment such as searches and roadblocks
• Assist with crowd management during community unrest or other emergency situations
• Conduct dog handing activities where applicable
• Competent to drive security vehicle when there is a need
• Gather information that could assist with risk management
• Take appropriate action on observation or risk situation.
• Respond to security alarms and take appropriate action
• Enforce and monitor access controls
• Take appropriate action when a security issue is observed
• Conduct surveillance activities to support investigation when required
• Effective use of allocated equipment such as radios and telephones
• Effective tow way communications with team members and visitors
• Promote security awareness by reminding team members to follow work procedures and identifying problems with work practices
• Maintains facilities, equipment and personal image up to a high standard of presentation
• Participate in required meetings including safety, health, environmental initiatives
• Gathers information through cultivating sources
• Arrests all transgressors within the law
• Attend disciplinary enquiries as a witness/compliant
• Supports and assist Patrolpersons when there is a need
• This role is at B2 level reporting to the Protection Services Officers

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (RPL can be applied to recognize skills obtained through short courses and experience)
• Counter Industrial Action practical
• Handle of Shotgun for Business Purposes
• Armed response course
• Registered with the PSIRA on grade C
• Valid driver’s license code 08/10/14
• Code 8 Armoured Vehicle driving course may be an advantage
• Valid public drivers permit may be an advantage
• NB: Please include your certificates along with your application for consideration

Pre-Requisite

• Psychometric Assessment for firearms
• Firearm Competency
• No criminal record
• Pass polygraph test

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in Security environment or equivalent
• Supervisory experience advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy
• Communications in English (spoken, written and reading)
• Writing of statements and opening of a case docket
• Handling of various emergency situation
• Good working relations