Security Officer at Office of the Chief Justice South Africa

REQUIREMENTS 

• Applicants should be in possession of Grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Basic Security Officer’s course registered with PSIRA. A minimum of one-year experience in security industry. A valid Driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. 

DUTIES

• Ensure that the outsourced security officers render an efficient and effective service to the court on a daily basis. Ensure that all security and biometrics system put in place function effectively and efficiently within the buildings on a daily basis. Meet the outsourced security officials every morning to get report of the performance of security and biometric system on a daily basis. Report all incidents around the Court premises to the relevant authorities immediately.
• Treating all clients, Court users and colleagues equally and professionally. Capture the biometrics data for new personnel and delete for personnel leaving the Department. Attend meetings with SAPS, EMS, Fire brigade and TMPD during high profile cases. Attend meetings with outsourced Security Officials every month to evaluate security performance at the Court on daily basis. Ensure that no liquor /video cameras allowed in the building unless permission granted.
• Assist and monitor the performance of the outsourced security officials during peak hours and high-profile cases. Review camera footages and save the incidents. Monitor all access points for effective access control. Monitor all movements, events, and activities within the Department’s premises using CCTV equipment. Undertake building inspections and conduct primary patrols to identify, assess, and verify conditions.
• Apply emergency procedures (in situations like bomb scares, riots etc.) and alert emergency services and Department management. Monitor and respond to alarm system. Update the information on the occurrence book/ register as and when required. Liaise with supervisor to verify the information recorded and ensure information is correct. Crowd control by informing the security officials of the floors overcrowded.
• Ensure no property of the Court leaves the building without authorisation. Assist the outsourced security officials in controlling the number of visitors entering the Court premises in groups. Request and accompany during the sweeping of the building by the bomb squad prior to VIPs entering the premises and before the Court term starts. Conduct building inspections and patrols. Ensure that everyone entering the building is subjected to access control procedures.