Assistant Officer, Incident Response Officer - University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities

• Respond to reported incidents during a shift.
• Conduct preliminary investigations in respect of reported incidents and cases.
• Cordon off the incident scene and take pictures.
• Liaise with the Shift Leader regarding the management of crime and or incident scenes.
• Conduct visible patrols.
• Conduct building inspections.
• Identify safety and security risks during patrols and compile a report for the Shift Leader.
• Participate during emergency evacuation exercises.
• Assist the Shift Leader with the management of incidents on shifts including off-campus reported incidents.
• Stand in as a Shift Leader when required to do so.

Inherent Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.
• Two (2) years of relevant working experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A valid PSIRA Grade B certificate (attach copy of certificate).
• Security response training (attach copy of training certificate).
• A Valid code 8 driver's license.

Recommendations

• Fire Fighting experience.
• Incident Investigation experience.

Competencies

Key Competencies:

Results Orientated:

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

Strategic Thinking:

• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

Salary:

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is R 198 670.72 – R 333 081.64 per annum, depending on the budget available for the position, relevant work experience and qualifications.