Ongoing training and orientation of Jumas Security employees is standard practice. Training is conducted in respect off the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the security industry with the emphasis on the “powers and authority” of security officers in particular the following:
- Section 42(3) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977) (powers of arrest).
- Section 39 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977) (methods of effecting an arrest).
- Section 49(1) (a) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977) (the use of force when effecting an arrest).
- Section 50 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977) (procedure to be followed after an arrest has been effected).
- Section 23 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977) (search and seizure of articles).
- Understanding of common law and statutory offences such as trespassing in terms of the Trespass Act, 1959 (Act No. 6 of 1959).
Jumas Security firmly believes “that investment in our personnel is an investment on the future”.
Training takes place according to a Skills Development Plan. In the past financial year:
- 6 Security officers received First Aid Training (Level 1, 2 and 3).
- 15 Security officers with A-1/B19/C40/D2 permits.
- 19 Security officers successfully obtained Grade “B” certificates through PSIRA.
- 4 Security officers obtained Fire Arm Competency Certificates to possess and handle a handgun, shotgun and semi- automatic rifle for business purposes.
- 4 Technicians obtained formal training/certificate in respect of electric fencing.
- 4 Technicians received training in the installation of alarm/ CCTV systems.