Security Officer (Permanent)

About the role

Icebolethu Group, a funeral assurance group and authorised financial service provider, is hiring three Security Officers (X3) within its Security Department, based in Selby. The positions are permanent and cover surveillance of the premises and protection of staff, visitors, resources and equipment, including detection of suspicious behaviour and prevention of vandalism, theft and other criminal activity.

Key responsibilities

• Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
• Monitor and authorise the entry of vehicles and people onto the property
• Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area
• Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations
• Check surveillance cameras periodically to spot disruptions or unlawful acts
• Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions
• Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation
• Provide assistance to people in need
• Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before the arrival of authorities
• Submit daily surveillance reports and reports of important occurrences

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• PSIRA Grade C
• Diploma in Security Management or equivalent (advantageous)
• Registered as a security officer
• At least 2 years' experience as a security officer or guard
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
• Excellent surveillance and observation skills
• Trained in First Aid/BLS and self-defence

Required skills

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Report writing skills
• Experience with surveillance systems and communication equipment