The University of Johannesburg invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Security Officer (Protection Services) (X18 Posts).

POSTS: SECURITY OFFICER (PROTECTION SERVICES) X18

• Post Ref: uj_001849
• Industry: Education & Training
• Job category: Education and Training
• Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
• Remuneration: Market related

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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:

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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• 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

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

APPLICATIONS:

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.

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