Richard Kopano Mphahlele
Security Officer
Pretoria
Summary
Dedicated Security Officer with extensive experience at Laerskool Meyerspark, excelling in access control and emergency management. Proven ability to enhance safety through vigilant patrol operations and effective visitor tracking. Skilled in incident reporting and fostering a welcoming environment, ensuring both security and exceptional customer service. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a security officer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in security service and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in security service and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Laerskool Meyerspark
09.2023 - Current
- Greeting guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in school by foot.
- Providing excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Manage access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Act quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Prevent unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Taking care of learners after school and ensuring that they are protected and safe whilst waiting for their respective transport.
- Opening the school gates first thing in the morning and locking the school gates after work.
Security Officer
Omega Risk Solution
08.2020 - 09.2023
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Security Officer
Bidvest Protea Coin
09.2005 - 08.2019
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Education
No Degree - Security Certificate
Ntate Aviation And Security Training
Kempton Park, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree -
Solid Defence Security
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Access control
Theft prevention training
Patrol operations
Physical fitness
Incident reporting
CCTV surveillance
General security
Report writing
Emergency response
Visitor tracking
Emergency management
Crime prevention
CCTV monitoring
Access control
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Security Officer
Laerskool Meyerspark
09.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Omega Risk Solution
08.2020 - 09.2023
Security Officer
Bidvest Protea Coin
09.2005 - 08.2019
No Degree - Security Certificate
Ntate Aviation And Security Training
04.2001 -
No Degree -
Solid Defence Security
04.2001 -