Security Officer – Crowd Management

FullServe Services (Pty) Ltd; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

FullServe Security in South Africa seeks a Security Officer specialized in crowd management to maintain order and safety on site. You will monitor access, assist with evacuations, and report incidents with clear communication to supervisors and clients.

The role requires PSIRA registration, crowd management certification, and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in crowd management or general security is advantageous, and willingness to work shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Crowd Management Certificate – essential.
• Valid PSIRA registration in the appropriate security grade.
• Relevant security qualifications and certificates.
• Experience in crowd management or security is advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control crowds to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and designated areas for safe movement.
• Conduct access control, screening, and security patrols as required.
• Identify threats, disturbances, and suspicious activities.
• Apply crowd control and conflict management techniques.
• Assist with emergency evacuations and response procedures.
• Prevent unauthorised access and report breaches promptly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clients, and emergency services.
• Prepare incident reports and maintain security records.
• Enforce company policies and health and safety rules.
• Perform other security-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crowd control

Situational awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Crowd Management Certificate

PSIRA registration

Security qualifications

Job description

1. POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Security Officer – Crowd Management
Department: Security
Reports To: Site Supervisor / Security Operations Manager
Company: FullServe Security
Employment Type: To be confirmed

2. JOB PURPOSE

To maintain a safe and secure environment by controlling crowds, preventing security incidents, enforcing access control procedures, and responding effectively to emergencies. The Security Officer will apply appropriate crowd management techniques to protect employees, clients, visitors, and members of the public.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and control crowds to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and designated areas to ensure safe movement of people.
• Conduct access control, screening, and security patrols as required.
• Identify potential security threats, disturbances, and suspicious activities.
• Apply appropriate crowd control and conflict management techniques.
• Assist with emergency evacuations and implement emergency response procedures.
• Prevent unauthorised access and report security breaches promptly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, clients, and emergency services.
• Prepare incident reports and maintain accurate security records.
• Enforce company policies, site-specific security procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Perform any other reasonable security-related duties assigned by management.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Crowd Management Certificate – essential.
• Valid PSIRA registration in the appropriate security grade.
• Relevant security qualifications and certificates.
• Previous experience in crowd management, access control, or general security will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgement under pressure.
• Physically capable of performing the duties associated with the position.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and overtime when required.

5. ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS CERTIFICATES

Candidates holding any of the following certificates will be favourably considered, where relevant to the assignment:

• First Aid.
• Firefighting and fire safety.
• Health and Safety.
• Conflict Management and De-escalation.
• Emergency Response.
• Any other relevant security-related training.

6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:

• Updated CV.
• Copy of South African ID or valid work authorisation, where applicable.
• Valid PSIRA certificate or registration confirmation.
• Crowd Management Certificate.
• Copies of other relevant security certificates.

7. KEY COMPETENCIES

• Crowd control and situational awareness.
• Communication and teamwork.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Professionalism, discipline, and integrity.
• Emergency response and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and accurate reporting.

8. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain effective crowd control, comply with security procedures, respond promptly to incidents, report risks accurately, and contribute to a safe environment for all persons on site.