South African Police Service (SAPS): Security Officer Vacancies X43 posts

South African Police Service invites unemployed individuals who meet all the necessary criteria to apply for the security officer vacancies

POST: Security Officer

LOCATION: Auxiliary Services, Head Office, Pretoria

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION R155 148 per annum

REFERENCES: AS/08/2024 (43 posts)

Requirements:

Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post; Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
Be a South African Citizen; Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending; A pplicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification;
Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database on NQF level 4;
Registration with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA);
Be in possession of at least a Grade C security certificate or higher;
Not declared unfit to possess a fire-arm;
Be willing to undergo firearm competency training;
Be willing to maintain firearm competency;
Must have no criminal record or pending criminal / departmental cases; Degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage;
Relevant courses in the field of the post as well as valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle will serve as an advantage;
Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.

Execute Access Control in terms of the Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act (Act No. 53 of 1985);
Positive identification of employees, visitors and contactors at the security access point;
Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching of employees, visitors and contractors;
Authorize entry in to the premises to employees, visitors and contractors after complying with all the legislative requirements, confirm visits with the hosts and ensure escort in line with the prescripts; Issue admission control cards to visitors and receive them back;
Keep the necessary visitor’s register;
Check suppliers, articles and objects, where necessary, before they are allowed to be brought into the premises to ensure that the safety of the premises will not be threatened;
Patrol buildings and fenced-off areas;
Guard vehicles and equipment in the field – ONLY from a security point of view;
Check all security equipment and facilities and take action, when necessary;
Bring any deficiencies or problems with regard to security matters to the attention of senior security personnel.