Security officer Grade A

Security officer Grade A


Company
Thorburn Security Solutions
Location
Johannesburg
Via
Adzuna

Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities

1) Command, Control & Supervision Lead and coordinate security officers across shifts; post officers, conduct briefings/debriefings, and enforce discipline and dress/behaviour standards. Maintain site files, security registers, notice boards and training files; ensure all registers are present, neat, and updated. Conduct weekly site and client visits, mobile patrol inspections, on-the-job training, and sign OB/pocket books to confirm control measures. 2) Risk, Compliance & Safety Develop/implement security procedures to support the site security strategy; drive a culture of compliance to company rules and industry regulations. Perform risk assessments, ensure proportionate controls for people, assets, buildings, and reputation; enforce OHS requirements and appoint safety reps/first aiders/fire-fighters as required. Ensure all equipment and vehicles comply with safety standards; perform and file daily inspections. 3) Operations, Patrols & Access Control Oversee access control (people/vehicles), posting at gates, and regular patrols of high-priority areas and perimeter. Monitor and ensure proper use/uptime of CCTV, alarms, visitor management and patrol systems; escalate faults immediately. 4) Incident Command, Investigations & Reporting Respond to alarms and incidents; coordinate with SAPS/emergency services, manage evacuations/PA communications where applicable, and lead on-scene actions. Conduct preliminary investigations, CCTV reviews, and compile accurate, timeous incident/occurrence/daily reports and logs. 5) Client Service & Stakeholder Liaison Act as frontline supervisor; engage professionally with clients, provide updates, close out concerns, and uphold Tsebo/Thorburn service standards.

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