PSIRA Grade B flashcards

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PSIRA registration requirement

No person may render a security service for reward unless registered with PSIRA and holding a valid certificate of registration for that service.

Fit and proper person

A standard applied by PSIRA when assessing applicants, considering honesty, criminal record, and suitability to render security services.

Business registration certificate

The document issued to a security company confirming it may render specified classes of security services while the certificate remains valid.

Individual registration

Each security officer must be separately registered with PSIRA and may only be deployed in the grade for which registered.

Notification of changes

A registered security business must inform PSIRA of changes to directors, ownership, address, or trading name within the prescribed period.

Annual fees

Periodic fees payable by registered businesses and officers to keep registration in force; non-payment can lead to suspension or lapsing.

Registered classes of service

A business may only provide the categories of security service listed on its certificate; providing unlisted categories is an offence.

Accredited training provider

A training institution approved by PSIRA and quality-assured through SASSETA to deliver the prescribed security unit standards.

Basic grade training

The prescribed entry-level training an officer must complete and pass before registration in the lowest security grade.

Outcomes-based assessment

A learner must be found competent against the unit standard by an accredited assessor; mere attendance does not confer competence.

Grade progression

Advancing to a higher security grade requires completing the training and assessment prescribed for that specific grade.

Firearm competency

In addition to PSIRA grade training, armed officers need firearm training and competency certification required by the Firearms Control Act.

Training records

Registers, certificates, and assessment evidence that a security business must keep and produce during a PSIRA inspection.

Unaccredited certification

Issuing a training certificate through an unaccredited provider or without valid assessment is an offence and may void registration.

In-service training

Prescribed refresher or ongoing training that must be recorded and evidenced by the employer to maintain officer competence.

Inspector entry powers

PSIRA inspectors may enter security business or client premises, where authorised, to inspect compliance with the Act and regulations.

Production of documents

Inspectors may demand registration certificates, training records, employment registers, and identification from officers on duty.

Obstruction offence

Hindering or failing to comply with a lawful instruction of a PSIRA inspector constitutes an offence under the Act.

Identity card on duty

A security officer on duty must be able to produce their PSIRA identity card on demand; failure is a contravention.

Compliance notice

A formal instruction issued after an inspection requiring the business to remedy a specified contravention within a stated period.

Inspection report

The written record of inspection findings; the business is informed of findings and given an opportunity to remedy where allowed.

Warrant limitation

Inspector powers are limited to the Act's purposes; entry to a private dwelling generally needs consent or a warrant.

Complaint definition

A written or recorded allegation of improper conduct by a registered security officer or business, lodged with PSIRA for handling.

Jurisdiction screening

Complaints are checked for completeness and whether they fall within PSIRA's mandate before acceptance and classification.

Complaint classification

Sorting complaints by seriousness: minor matters may be handled by compliance action, while serious conduct goes to investigation and hearing.

Scheduled offence referral

Serious conduct such as violence, firearm misuse, or dishonesty is prioritised and may be referred to SAPS for criminal investigation.

Right to be heard

Before a sanction is imposed, the respondent officer or business must be given an opportunity to respond, consistent with natural justice.

Complaint sanctions

Outcomes of a disciplinary finding may include a caution, fine, suspension, or removal from the register.

PSIRA founding statute

The Private Security Industry Regulation Act establishes PSIRA as the statutory regulator of the private security industry.

PSIRA Council

The governing body of PSIRA, appointed by the Minister of Police, to whom the Council is accountable.

Code of conduct

Standards of professional behaviour binding on registered providers; a breach is improper conduct enforceable by PSIRA.

Transformation objectives

The Act and sector empowerment framework require progress on ownership and management participation by previously disadvantaged persons.