Security Officer/Watchman

Strategic Objective

To establish an efficient, coherent, and transparent service for the management of Crown Lands. 

Key Outputs

• Premises inspected 
• Responsible officer contacted 
• Handing over certificate duly completed and signed 

Key Responsibility Areas

• Inspects fence and gates along with watchman/woman being relieved to ensure there is no breach 
• Inspects building(s) to ascertain all parts are in order 
• Ensures that all inventory items in the building and out in the compound are accounted for in the presence of the watchman/woman being relieved
• Ensures the non-entry of anyone to premises except by order of the responsible officer of the Agency or his/her designate 
• Contacts the responsible officer or designate on matters of importance such as being unable to wait on relieving watchman/woman 
• Lists all contents of the premises in the handing-over certificate provided for in the Record Book, signs the certificate, and delivers Record Book to relieving watchman/woman. Relieving watchman/woman completes a similar entry in Record Book. 
• Reports all breaches/incidents to the responsible officer 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Property Administration Officer. 

Performance Indicators

• Inspection is consistently carried out along given guideline 
• Reports are made accurately and promptly 
• Instruction concerning important matters is consistently followed 

Required Competencies

The job-holder will be able to demonstrate: 

• Basic reading and writing 
• The ability to communicate clearly 
• Quick decision making 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Completion of Secondary School 
• One year security experience.