Senior Security Officer at Free State Department: Public Works and Infrastructure

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (or equivalent), 2-3 years security experience. Registration with PSIRA Grade A. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a security clearance

Duties:

Supervise the security functions performed by the security officers, ensuring adherence to or implementation of department security policies and will include the following:

• Access control, Safety in building and the premises, authorizing of the equipment, documents and stores into or out of the building or premises and incidents/occurrence books/registers. Administrative and related functions like authorizing leave, determining rosters, shift schedules and overtime, monitoring performance of employees and determine training needs.
• Provide inputs into drafting of policies. This includes evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of security measures and procedures. Coordinate suggestions from internal or external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain the security systems, report faulty equipment/systems and ensure systems are functioning optimally through scheduled services. Support investigations, identify risks and threats to the security of the department and provide information regarding incidents to investigating officers.