Requirements: 

• National Diploma/Degree in Criminal Justice/Law/Forensic investigation/Policing, or National Diploma /Degree in Security and Risk Management
• 4 years or more experience in criminal investigation environment of which 2 years should be experience as an Enforcement Officer and/or an Investigation Officer
• Detective course or Detective Learning Programme will be an added advantage and is preferred
• Valid driver’s license with 2 years’ driving experience. Ideal candidates are expected to have their own reliable vehicle 
• Recognition of Prior Leaning (RPL) and applicable knowledge and experience gained On-the-Job may be considered during the selection process

Key performance areas: 

• Conducting investigations and inspections into complaints and illegal practices pertaining to alleged improper conduct of security service providers 
• Conduct routine inspections at security service providers to ensure compliance in terms of the Act and in particular the Code of Conduct Regulations; Service providers include all categories or classes of security services such as Guarding, CIT, Locksmiths, Private Investigators, Electronic Security Industry etc. 
• Conduct infrastructure and capacity inspections of new applicant security businesses in order to ensure that they meet the prescribed infrastructure and capacity requirements in order to render security services 
• Issue directives to the Private Security Industry in respect of any obligation in terms of PSIR Act and Regulations 
• Conduct assessments of training facilities in order to verify whether they meet the accreditation requirements 
• Investigate and obtain evidence pertaining to non-compliance by security service providers in respect of the Code of Conduct for Security Service Providers 
• Investigations including auditing of records kept by the security service provider in terms of applicable legislation, fraudulent activities and conduct of the security service providers Identify any possible contraventions of the Code of Conduct Regulations and compilation of statements and charge sheets relating to the allegations of improper conduct 
• Liaise with PSIRA and State Prosecutors regarding charges and evidence 
• Serving of Regulation 3(4) notices (charge sheets and summonses) 
• Keep abreast of progress on cases initiated which are handed over to other law enforcement agencies , until concluded 
• Perform Commissioner of Oaths / Peace Officer functions 
• Follow due process in taking affidavits of witnesses as well as aspects dealing with the collection of evidence to prove a case 
• Testify in Improper Conduct Enquiries 
• Liaise with finance department in respect of outstanding annual fees, fines, and the payment over to the Authority regarding these outstanding annual fees/fines 
• Submission of statistical reports on Law Enforcement activities.