Patrol Officer; Twelve

Patrol Officer (Twelve posts) (Post Level 14) (Stellenbosch Campus)

Department:
Campus Development, Infrastructure and Services – Campus Security

• Proactively identify, investigate, follow up, and keep a record of high‑risk circumstances that could jeopardise the safety of Stellenbosch University property and community.
• Relieve duties in the Operational Centre for alarm and camera monitoring.
• Act as the enquiry and reference point for SU during patrols on campus.
• Provide timely response for standby duty where emergency services are deployed on campus.
• Assist clients during fire‑drills at residences and academic buildings.
• Interact positively with campus community members daily and assist in identifying potential safety and/or criminal problems.
• Deliver excellent customer‑related services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Respond to and manage all emergencies and disasters on campus.
• Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary, and offer other public assistance (e.g., lock‑out services, jump‑starts, routine information).

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Valid Grade B registration with PSIRA and PSIRA Event registered.
• Client‑oriented attitude.
• Strong human‑relations skills with the ability to interact positively with a diverse university population.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in at least English and Afrikaans.
• Contactable work‑related references.
• Clear criminal record.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Willingness to provide extra services, such as working overtime, when required from time to time.
• Must have the physical ability to make an arrest when necessary.
• Own transport to and from work.
• Team‑oriented.
• Ability to function on foot patrol in inclement weather conditions for extended periods.

The University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the institutional EE Plan. Only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.