University of Johannesburg Security / Law Enforcement Jobs in Johannesburg
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This position is responsible for professional security protection, safeguarding, safety, and security of assets, property, staff, students and all visitors, within the immediate vicinity of the University.
Responsibilities:
Security Services
- Protect the property of UJ, staff, students and visitors through physical patrolling of the premises and access control.
- Ensure that students, staff and visitors adhere to security policies
- Ensure that physical security infrastructure (e.g. gates, street lights, burglar proofing) are in proper working condition and report any defects.
- Patrol University premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates are closed.
- Identify, report and act timeously on emergency incidents as instructed by the control room.
- Secure crime scenes according to training until supervisors arrive.
- Ensure that the necessary documents are completed with regards to a specific incident.
- Take down and give an accurate statement of situations both verbally and in writing.
- Monitor and operate Security Systems when required
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- Undertake preliminary investigations into reports of offences as required
- Provide escort duties for staff at night.
- Attend and proactively deal with any security-related incident, as directed by the control room operator, supervisor or other member of protection services management team.
- Record all incidents in the appropriate format and write concise and accurate incident reports as necessary.
- Look for abandoned bags during shift change and hand them to safe keeping.
- From time to time search toilets for abandoned items
- Control the safeguarding and issuing of keys.
- Upkeep an admin system regarding lost and found.
- Enforce the University’s rule on informal trading.
- Enforce the traffic and parking policy on all UJ premises.
Access Control
- Check all personnel access permits, visitor’s permits, vehicle permits.
- Search bags, vehicles as per standard operating procedures in accordance to the risk rating.
- Check material removal permits and verify content and authorisation signature.
- Lock and secure gates and doors after hours.
Customer Services
- Ensure a friendly, helpful and effective protection service is provided to all staff, students and visitors.
- Carry out special duties, e.g. in connection with events days, open days; public, visitor or staff demonstrations and attend and assist at any emergency incident as directed by the Controller.
Health and Safety
- Assist in emergency situations such as medical-related incidents by acting as first line of response.
- Operate security-related and personal protective equipment following departmental procedures, ensuring the equipment is clean and stored correctly, reporting any faults to the Controller
Professional Development
- Undertake staff training as required and receive guidance and instruction from the supervisor when necessary.
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Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12/ Matric
- Valid Grade C PSIRA registration
- Computer Literary (Basic Microsoft Packages)
- Clearance record from South African Police Services.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Min 2 years experience in security services.
Working conditions:
- Shift work in line with the operational requirements of the University (i.e. 24/7/365), including but not limited to straight day or night shifts, alternating shifts, etc.
- Travel or work between different sites may be required.
Recommendations:
- Preference will be given to applicants with security / risk management qualifications NQF5 or equivalent
- Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of Impro Portal, Nimbus and Mirasys / Avigilon Systems
- Preference will be given to applicants with experience in educational or campus security environment
- Preference will be given to applicants with a Professional drivers permit (PDP)
- Preference will be given to applicants with higher PSIRA Grades or Accreditation (e.g. Grade A or B, Armed Reaction)
- Preference will be given to applicants with a valid fire-arm competency certificate
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