Thabiso John Phillemon

To develop, coordinate and supervise the Centre’s security and intelligence collection plan, analyze all security related information in order to provide the Directorate of the Prison with timely intelligence and to support the SACM’s and DCS Intelligence Organization Collection Plan. The position is also responsible for overseeing the telephone system, visits desk, ECC and intelligence systems and plans. Prepare and present Intelligence Reports and Intelligence Summary Reports in a timely manner. Develop and coordinate the collection and collation of all intelligence and security related information. Use computer technology to record all information as is deemed necessary and provide for safe storage and confidentiality of sensitive information. Gather and present, in a concise form, all relevant information which will assist management to determine, plan for and resolve major security issues. Assist in the training of staff in routine security and emergency procedures including the design and delivery of training programs. I am responsible for auditing all items of security to ensure that they are maintained in a fully operational mode. Conduct security checks and issue identification cards to all persons requesting access to the Centre on a permanent or non-permanent basis. Liaise with the Managers, Security/Intelligence, DCS as well as external security agencies on behalf of the Deputy Prison Director and Prison Director. Provide report, investigation and internal inquiries for company requirements supporting contractual obligation, parliamentary and government request as directed. Implement, administer, and monitor occupational health and safety policies and procedures. Organize and direct escorting of high risk offenders to and from courts and other Maximum Prisons. I am a Liaison Officer in Emergency situations. This position is also responsible to monitor and oversee Investigation officers of the Centre.

The Grievance office is responsible in dealing with offenders’ legal matters and transfers. To contribute in the assessment of deviances in offender’s grievances and requests handling as well as identification and implementation of their training needs. To ensure that offenders’ disciplinary hearings are in accordance with stipulated procedures. To liaise on behalf of offenders with external agencies and government departments (Courts, Private attorneys, legal aid, judicial inspectorate of correctional services, Human Rights Commission) on legal matters. To compile and capture report 14 and also monitor DRCP reports. To receive and update amended warrants of offenders.

• Teaching Mathematics, Science and Afrikaans
• Communicated frequently with parents, learners and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.

Collecting, Collation, analysis of information, profiling of

suspects, Environmental Scanning and observations, visiting

crime Scenes, Identifying crime trends and hotspots, tracing

and linkages of Suspects through informers network and

helping investigators with suspects information, investigating

threats and linking syndicates on serious offences, writing

crime reports and attending crime related meetings, managing

personnel and the logistical Resources of the Component

• Teaching Mathematics, Physical Science and Afrikaans
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
• Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
• Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.

• Teaching Mathematics.
• Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
• Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.

• Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
• Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
• Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
• Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
• Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
• Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.