South Africa faces a significant security crisis, with law enforcement struggling to cope. This has led to a surge in demand for private security services. To meet this need effectively, security providers must adhere to strict regulatory standards and employ highly qualified personnel.
Princeton Protections is committed to delivering top-tier security solutions. Our team comprises rigorously trained security guards who meet or exceed industry benchmarks, giving us an advantage over the other security companies in the western cape.
What are the main types of trained security guards?
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) oversees the security industry in South Africa, certifying security officers across various grades. All security personnel must be registered with PSIRA.
Grade A Security Professionals
Grade A security personnel hold leadership positions, managing multiple sites and overseeing operational aspects of our business. Our area managers are qualified Grade A professionals, with extensive experience and knowledge in the management of security risks, each area manager is responsible for a specialized niche in the market, whether residential, industrial, hospitality or commercial security services.
Grade B Security Supervisors and Controllers
Grade B professionals would be considered site supervisors, and more advanced training when considering guest experience, site management and more. Inspectors also fall within this category. And by placing strong grade B security professionals in positions which require vigorous management and reporting, we are able to give our area managers the support their need to go about their daily business with confidence.
Grade C Security Officers and Inspectors
Most of our workforce are Grade C personnel. The hierarchy would be that grade C security staff report to their site supervisor, and area managers. They also work closely with human resources to ensure satisfaction and ultimately allows us to provide a reliable service.
To be a registered PSIRA security member, you need to adhere to a few standards laid out:
- You must be a south African citizen – no security personnel are to be immigrants or have permanent residency in South Africa without being a citizen
- Security officers need to adhere to the code and conduct laid out in our industry
- No security personnel are to have a criminal record.
Did you know that Princeton Protection conducts internal criminal record checks to ensure that the most recent reports are considered.
Other Security Training Standards
Beyond the primary grades, PSIRA offers certifications for other specialized roles, all of which are available via our service offerings:
- Armed reaction services and firearm Competency: predominantly in our Armed Response area, which falls within the southern suburbs of Cape Town. We are also able to provide armed guards for other initiatives, granted it be deemed safe to do so.
- Special Events Security Services: With special certification being requested to perform duties at events, training is provided on crowd control, risk management and more. Princeton can provide security for all your corporate and sports events. Simply reach out for an obligation free quotation on close protection and event needs.
- DH 1 to DH 5 (Dog Handlers): Princeton adheres to the strict compliance requirements to be a proud PAPA licence holder. We deploy several trained canines and their handlers to sites across the western cape. DH1 is defined as a patrol dog, where DH 5 is a more specialized sniffing canine. We can provide a wide range of solutions to suit your site-specific requirements.
- CCTV Controllers: With Princeton Security providing a reliable and trusted CCTV monitoring and armed response service across our armed response area, we can provide the highest caliber of trained CCTV controllers, whether you are looking for an enhanced security solution for your site, or an off-site solution, we are able to an assist with a wide range of solutions.
Princeton Protections’ Process to Secure Highly Trained Security Guards
At Princeton Protection, we adhere to a rigorous recruitment and training process to ensure our security guards are top-notch:
- Step 1: Recruitment – Advertising and Collecting of Candidates
- Step 2: Shortlisting, criminal record checks, reference checks and all cleared
- Step 3: Interview and acumen assessments
- Step 4: Site specific recruitment and training to take place
- Step 5: Deployment and on the job training.
All sites are assigned a site manager, who will be there through all steps of the recruitment and site takeover process, and together with the human resources department, we are able to provide multiple contact points for enhanced client service!
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