POLICE SECURITY OFFICER

Location
Adelaide SA 5000
 
Benefits
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On-the-job training
Extended annual leave
 
Full job description
South Australia Police
Job reference: 622891
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Attractive salary, up to 5 weeks leave, 12 x Rostered days off and access to flexible working options subject to business needs
Job security and a rewarding career
Modern and comfortable work environment
Police Security Services Branch (PSSB) is a business unit of SAPOL. Through the deployment of Police Security Officers (PSOs), PSSB provides a range of security services to the public sector.

The primary functions of PSSB are the provision of:

Security services to designated South Australian government critical infrastructure, high risk assets and security guards at key Government buildings within the Adelaide CBD;
A whole-of-government alarm monitoring service; and
Security of people, places, and property in support of frontline police officers.
The Police Security Officer (OPS3) is appointed to PSSB by the Commissioner of Police pursuant to the Police Act 1998 after completing the training as a Police Security Officer Trainee (OPS1).

The Police Security Officer is responsible for the provision of operational support under the general direction of police officers, Senior Police Security Officers, and Police Security Officer Sergeants to ensure the efficient and effective security of government assets on a 24-hour, 7-day roster basis. Some roles and functions are undertaken on a day shift, Monday to Friday, basis.

The Police Security Officer is required to exercise a range of authorities provided by the Police Act 1998 and other legislation and may be required to carry and use a range of tactical options (including handcuffs, baton, defensive spray, Electronic Control Device, and firearm).

Key Outcomes

Providing a first response function to security alarm activations and other security incidents;
Operating and monitoring alarms, CCTV and emergency telephone systems utilising the Government Radio Network, SA Computer Aided Dispatch and computer systems to detect and coordinate the appropriate response to incidents detected;
Undertaking static, foot and mobile protective security duties including the operation of security equipment pursuant to the Duty Statements of their work location;
Preparing reports and providing statements required for evidentiary purposes;
Assisting in the induction and training of other Branch members;
Engaging with key stakeholders to ensure best practice in customer service;
Observing, detecting and reporting any breaches of security;
Developing and maintaining proficiency of systems and databases as required;