Working in the public spaces of Clifton – including beaches, car parks, roads and green open spaces - the public safety team is responsible for providing a visible crime deterrent on a 24x7x365 basis, whilst also offering assistance in the public space to residents, property owners and visitors. Officers are supported by a surveillance centre, providing CCTV monitoring.
Reporting to the Contract Manager, the shift supervisor is responsible for overall supervision of the shift.
Key responsibilities include:
- Posting of public safety officers to designated posts to always ensure visibility and coverage as needs change;
- Completing hourly situational reports and posting these onto public safety communication channels;
- Completing vehicle and foot patrols in defined areas;
- Motivating and correcting public safety officers where necessary;
- Responding to incidents in which a public safety officer requires back up;
- Liaising with the surveillance centre regarding CCTV alerts and suspicious behaviour, and ensuring resources are deployed to attend to them, providing updates and reports in each instance;
- Conducting spot checks on public safety officers to ensure standards are maintained;
- Working with the contract manager to manage issues.
To be considered for the role, you will need:
- Grade B PSIRA certification;
- A valid driver’s licence, and be a regular driver;
- Proven supervisory experience in the security or a related sector;
- 3-5 years relevant work experience;
- Good administrative skills and experience in writing reports and completing registers;
- Contactable references;
- Reliable transport to Clifton if living outside of the following areas: Eerste River, Delft, Wesbank, Mfuleni.
