Pelaelo Montso
Security Officer
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Security officer with extensive experience monitoring inmate movement, conducting searches, and enforcing entrance control. Skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and clear incident reporting, with a consistent focus on safe, secure operations, patrolling and calm decision-making.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Department of Correctional Services
08.2008 - Current
- Monitored inmate movement and maintained secure custody throughout housing, transport, and program areas.
- Conducted routine searches, contraband inspections, and count procedures to support facility security.
- Responded to disturbances, emergencies, and altercations using approved correctional procedures.
- Documented incidents, observations, and shift activities in required logs and reports.
Education
NQF5 - Higher Certificate in Public Administration
IQ Academy
57a Western Ave, Vincent, KuGompo City, 5201 04.2001 -
Skills
Security equipment operation
Patrolling
Entrance control
Incident reporting
Report writing
Conflict resolution
Crisis management
Bilingual communication
Dispute resolution
Conflict de-escalation
Surveillance techniques
Fluent in English and Sesotho
Certification
Grade 12 Senior Certificate
Timeline
Security Officer
Department of Correctional Services
08.2008 - Current
NQF5 - Higher Certificate in Public Administration
IQ Academy
04.2001 -