Security Officer

3 weeks ago

Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

**Advert reference**: uj_001849

**Advert status**: Online

**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Auckland Park Kingsway Campus**Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market related**EE position**:EE**Level**:Skilled**Introduction**

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

**Job description**

**Various campuses**
- 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**:
**Security Services**
- 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.

**Access Control**:

- Perform and enforce UJ access control
- Check all personnel access permits, student permits, visitor’s permits, vehicle permits, work orders/permits, and asset control forms.
- Search bags, vehicles as per standard operating procedures in accordance with the risk rating.
- Check material removal permits and verify content and authorisation signature.
- Lock and secure gates and doors after hours.

**Customer Services**:

- Ensure a friendly, helpful, and effective protection service is provided to all staff, students and visitors.
- Carry out duties, e.g. in connection with event days, open days; public, visitors or staff demonstrations and attend and assist at any emergency incident as directed by senior personnel.
- Present a professional image to clients through appearance and conduct.
- Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.

**Health and Safety**:

- Assist in emergency situations such as fire or medical-related incidents by acting as the first line of response.
- Operate security-related and personal protective equipment following departmental procedures, ensuring the
equipment is clean and stored correctly, reporting any faults to senior personnel.

**Professional Development**:

- Undertake staff training as required.
- Receive guidance and instruction from the senior personnel when necessary

**Minimum requirements**
- 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

**Recommendations**:

- Preference may be given to applicants with NQF5 qualification or higher
- Preference may be given to applicants with knowledge of electronic access control and video management systems
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience in educational or corporate c

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