About the Role
The South African Police Service is seeking a dedicated Senior Community Police Relations Officer to join their team based in the Southern Corridor. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing the relationship between the community and law enforcement agencies, including SAPS, Metro Police, and District Municipal Police. By facilitating better communication and cooperation, you’ll play a crucial part in fostering a safer environment for residents, making a tangible impact in the community.
Working in the Southern Corridor presents an opportunity to engage with diverse communities and contribute positively to public service. The Senior Community Police Relations Officer will be instrumental in developing and supporting community safety structures, ensuring that citizens feel heard and valued. This position is not just about enforcing the law; it’s about building trust and collaboration among community members and law enforcement, which is fundamental to ensuring safety and security in South Africa.
About the Department
The South African Police Service is committed to serving and protecting the public while upholding the law. Their mission encompasses not just maintaining peace and order, but also building partnerships with the community to enhance safety and security. Working within this department means you will be part of a larger vision aimed at creating a safer South Africa, where citizens can live without fear and enjoy their rights.
As a member of this team, you will be encouraged to innovate and think creatively about how to bridge gaps between police and community members. Your work will directly influence community dynamics and contribute to the overall mission of fostering a united society.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate improvements in community relations with law enforcement agencies at the cluster level.
- Develop and support community safety structures within the Southern Corridor.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of community patrollers and monitor their performance in hotspot areas.
- Organize and facilitate departmental campaigns and community outreach programs to promote safety awareness.
- Report on the effectiveness and challenges of community safety initiatives.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a relevant B Degree or equivalent qualification in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Public Management.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in a provincial secretariat or police secretariat environment.
- All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC) and a clean criminal record.
- Knowledge of departmental policies, public service regulations, and the Gauteng Safety Strategy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in computer literacy.
- Problem-solving abilities, conflict management skills, and a commitment to teamwork.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Grade 12 plus a relevant B Degree / equivalent qualification (preferably in Criminal Justice System/Law Enforcement Agencies and/Public Management and Administration.2-3 years relevant experience in provincial secretariat/police secretariat environment.
All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
No criminal record or any pending cases against you.
Knowledge and Skills: Departmental policies and procedures.
Relevant public service regulations.
Gauteng Safety Strategy.
Reporting procedures.
Information system.
SAPS Act, Regulations and Amendments.
SA Constitution.
Interpreting & Evaluating Information.
Verbal and written communication.
Organizing/ maintaining information.
Communicating information.
Computer Literacy.
Problem solving and conflict management.
Listening and negotiation.
Tact and diplomacy.
Teamwork and Discipline.
Job Duties
Facilitate the improvement of relations between the community and LEAS at cluster level (SAPS, Metro Police, District Municipal Police, and DCS Traffic Officers.Develop, support and capacitate community safety structures at cluster.
Maintain database of community patrollers per cluster.
Monitor and report on performance of patrollers deployed on hotspot per cluster.
Facilitate departmental campaigns (take charge campaigns & community outreach programs).
