Reception Security Officer (Office Tower)

The gate at a distribution warehouse in Boksburg is the first line of safety, and you would be standing at it. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is Boksburg-based, with most of your time spent at a distribution warehouse.

• Test the panic button and radio when you come on duty
• Patrol the perimeter on a set route and scan checkpoint tags
• Hand out and collect contractor access cards
• Watch for loitering, broken fencing and open doors during night patrols
• Keep the guardhouse clean and the OB up to date for the relieving officer
• Direct traffic and parking during school drop-off or big events

• Alert, polite and firm with the public
• Physically fit for foot patrols
• Clear, neat handwriting for the OB and registers
• Clean criminal record
• Grade 10 minimum; matric preferred
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends

• Experience on estate access apps or biometric readers
• Previous experience at a similar site type

• Stable long-term site contracts
• Chance to be upgraded to Grade B with training
• Uniform, boots and winter jacket issued
• Paid night-shift allowance under the security sector rules

• Arrive for the interview in neat clothes with your certificates in a plastic sleeve. It shows the discipline they want.
• List the types of sites you have guarded, like estate, mall or factory. Security companies place officers by site experience.