Section Head (Supervisor): Internal Security at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Relevant degree or national diploma in Behavioural Sciences and successful completion of the Corrections Science learnership/ Basic Training/ Induction Training Course (ITC).
• Five (5) years relevant experience gained at a production post (CB2). Valid driver’s licence. Computer literate. 

DUTIES :

• Supervision of entry control to prison grounds, sections and cells. Supervision of the issuing of security equipment/manning of security systems. Supervision of escort of offenders inside prison.
• Accompanying of offenders to other sections in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorized items. Supervision of visits to offenders. Identification of visitors/offenders. Collection of offenders.
• Control of security equipment in the armoury. Supervision of offenders in accommodation sections. Searching of cells, offenders, other areas of prison and work areas etc. Ensure that sufficient staff are available for the searching offenders during march-in.
• Supervision of the section store and the prison laundry. Management of human resources, finances and assets.