Security Officer: Dog Handler (CB1-1) at South African Department of Correctional Services

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12. Successful completion of the Correctional Science Learnership/Basic Training.

DUTIES :

• The controlling of access control and patrolling of prison grounds. Preventing entry/removal of unauthorized items. Prevention of unauthorized contact with offenders. Activation of emergency measures dependent on situation to prevent escapes, assaults and injuries. Prevention of the theft of government property. The patrolling of sections (general accommodation areas, kitchens and work sections).
• Patrolling of sections during day/night shifts in order to prevent escapes and the smuggling of unauthorized items. The guarding of offenders at work areas. Ensure the safety of offenders at work areas. Ensure that offenders do not escape from work teams. Searching of offenders, identify tracks, and assign dogs to specific tracks.
• Activation of emergency measures to prevent escapes, assaults and injuries. The provision of further training of service dogs. Ensuring the safety of helpers and other persons in the vicinity of the training venue. Ensure (hands on approach) on the evaluation of dogs. Provide physical care of service dogs. Identification of sick and injured dogs.
• Ensure that injured dogs receive prompt treatment. Transport sick and injured dogs for veterinary treatment. Ensure isolation of sick dogs and new dogs. Ensure that dogs are fed according to their prescribed rations. Ensure that each dog has sufficient and regular access to clean water. Ensure that all kennels are cleaned on a daily basis.