Obed Phele
Security And Loss Prevention Officer
Soweto
Summary
An accomplished and driven Shift Supervisor and Security Officer with over 6 years professional working experience. My background includes patrolling assigned areas to identify suspicious behaviors, responding to alarms/alerts, and ensuring full premises safety. My proven success excelling within high-pressure environments prepares me to make a positive impact on your company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Security Officer
SSG Security Solutions
07.2024 - Current
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to management.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Loss Prevention Officer
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Trained all new managers and security personnel.
- Conducted daily walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve loss prevention strategies.
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Observed video surveillance systems for quick emergency response.
- Patrolled store premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Liaised with law enforcement to apprehend theft perpetrators.
Shift Supervisor
Bidvest Protea Coin
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Throughout my time with Bidvest Protea Coin, I have constantly demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, ensuring the safety and security of both personnel and premises of our clients where I was deployed as a shift supervisor
- With a strong understanding of security procedures and protocols, I am adept at managing security teams, implementing security measures, and providing excellent customer services
- Supervising security officers as well as providing security services across the group
- Developing work schedules, allocating tasks, and monitoring personnel performance
- Posting of security officers at the main and satellite sites
- Training security officers to ensure the safety of the company's employees, clients and property
- Ensuring efficiency and productivity of Security Officers
- Ensuring that Security employees conduct is professional and above reproach in terms of behaviour, dress, service, etc
- Ensuring that the company rules, procedures and policies are adhered to at all times
- Ensuring that all the assigned areas are patrolled at regular intervals
- Ensuring that OHS regulations are enforced and adhered to
Security Officer
Nubian Security
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Inspecting and patrolling premises regularly
- Communicating with law enforcement and emergency medical personnel
- Monitoring public access and ensuring the security of all personnel and visitors
- Responding to alarms and analyzing security footage
- Investigating suspicious behavior, incidents, and security breaches
- Maintaining an activity log and preparing surveillance reports
- Adhering to company policies and legal regulations
Education
Diploma in Security Management -
University of South Africa
Security Officer's Course Grade C - undefined
KGN Security Training
Requirements of Safeguarding a National Key Point - undefined
Molema Development Training Centre
Handle and use of a Handgun - undefined
Molema Development Training Centre
Handle and use of a Self-loading - undefined
Molema Development Training Centre
Matric Certificate - undefined
Namedi Secondary School
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South AfricaSkills
- Security Management
- Patrolling & Safeguarding
- Emergency Response
- Shift Planning & Scheduling
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Prevention & Resolution
- Team Leadership & Support
- Training, Coaching & Mentoring
- Accountability
- Positive Attitude
- Responsible & Reliable
- Interpersonal Skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/10/90
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Security Officer
SSG Security Solutions
07.2024 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
Dis-Chem Pharmacies
10.2023 - 07.2024
Shift Supervisor
Bidvest Protea Coin
08.2020 - 01.2022
Security Officer
Nubian Security
09.2018 - 03.2020
Security Officer's Course Grade C - undefined
KGN Security Training
Requirements of Safeguarding a National Key Point - undefined
Molema Development Training Centre
Handle and use of a Handgun - undefined
Molema Development Training Centre
Handle and use of a Self-loading - undefined
Molema Development Training Centre
Matric Certificate - undefined
Namedi Secondary School
Diploma in Security Management -
University of South Africa
University of South Africa
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