Security Officer - SAPS Academy Addo

POST: Security Officer

LOCATION: SAPS Academy Addo

LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Salary Level 3, R124 434.00 per annum

REFERENCES: 57/1/2022

Core Responsibilities:

• 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 contractors at the  security access point;
• Registering of employees, visitors and contractors, electronic searching  of employees, visitors and contractors;
• Authorize entry into 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 workshops 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.

Generic Requirements:

• Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions;
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate 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;
• Not declared unfit to possess a firearm;
• Be willing to undergo firearm competency training; 
• Be willing to maintain firearm competency;
• Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English;
• Be a South African Citizen;
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/departmental cases;
• A degree / Diploma in the field of security will be an added advantage; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include  security screening and fingerprint verification;
• Relevant courses in the field of the post, as well as a valid driver’s license for at least a light motor vehicle, will serve as an advantage;
• Be willing to work shifts and extended hours.

General:

• Only the official application form (available on the SAPS website and at SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 previously utilized will no longer be accepted. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application. 
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the application form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the application form.
• Copies of an applicant’s ID, all educational qualifications obtained, service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Due to current lockdown restrictions, copies do not have to be certified and original documentation must be produced during the selection process as requested. 
• Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification checking with the relevant institutions. The South African Police Service will verify the residential address of applicants and conduct reference checks.
• Appointments will be made in terms of the Public Service Act, 1994 as applicable to the post environment.
• Late applications will not be accepted or considered.
• The closing date for applications is 2022-02-04.
• If a candidate is short-listed, it can be expected of him/her to undergo a personal interview as well as a practical assessment.
• Reference checking will be conducted on all shortlisted applicants.
• Short-listed candidates for appointment to certain identified posts, will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment to that post.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof.