FREDERICK WILLIAM SLATER
MIDSTREAM ESTATE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Erie,Pennsylvania
1
Certification
37
years of professional experience
Experienced security and public safety professional with 30+ years of combined experience spanning the South African Police Service (SAPS), residential estate security, investigations, security management, administration, and business management. Progressed through SAPS ranks from Constable to Captain and Acting Station Commissioner, with responsibility for managing up to 115 personnel. Extensive experience in criminal investigations, crime prevention, incident management, risk assessment, security operations, personnel management, budgeting, administration, compliance, stakeholder relations, and policy/SOP development. Currently experienced in managing security operations for a large residential community, including personnel, access control, security technology, investigations, budgets, occupational safety, and liaison with law-enforcement agencies. Strong academic background including a B-Tech in Policing and Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management, supported by a National Diploma in Police Administration and formal business management training.
Work History
Security Manager
11 Years 7 Months- Manage security operations and public safety for a large residential community comprising approximately 1,571 residential properties, with responsibility for personnel, investigations, administration, risk management, security technology, financial controls, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead and manage a security operation involving approximately 93 security officers, including recruitment, screening, appointments, performance management, discipline, training, and operational supervision.
- Manage investigations into criminal incidents, security breaches, accidents, and other incidents occurring within the estate.
- Liaise directly with the South African Police Service and other authorities regarding criminal investigations and law-enforcement matters.
- Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and security policies to improve operational effectiveness and compliance.
- Conduct security risk assessments and implement preventive measures to protect residents, visitors, employees, contractors, and property.
- Manage access-control operations and security technology, including CCTV, ANPR/vehicle recognition, biometric systems, and related security infrastructure.
- Provide regular management reports covering security performance, incidents, investigations, risks, personnel, and operational matters.
- Manage security-related administration, databases, records, logistics, procurement, budgets, and payroll functions.
- Participate in workplace consultation processes and liaise with union representatives regarding personnel and labor matters.
- Work closely with residents, contractors, local authorities, neighboring communities, and other stakeholders to resolve security and operational issues.
- Assist with facilities management, occupational health and safety, estate-rule compliance, and enforcement of applicable policies and procedures.
- Manage security operations during emergencies and high-pressure situations, often requiring rapid decision-making and extended working hours.
Security Manager
5 Years- Managed security operations for a residential community of approximately 450 properties, including personnel, investigations, administration, financial management, access control, and stakeholder relations.
- Supervised and evaluated approximately 39 security officers.
- Investigated criminal and security incidents and coordinated matters with SAPS.
- Managed security systems, access control, incident reporting, and operational procedures.
- Prepared and managed budgets and payroll-related functions.
- Managed security risks and implemented preventative security measures.
- Liaised with residents, contractors, authorities, neighboring estates, and other stakeholders.
- Supported facilities management, compliance, occupational safety, and enforcement of estate rules.
Shift Manager
1 Year- Supervised security personnel and monitored security systems and estate operations. Managed after-hours incidents, emergency responses, reporting, and operational security requirements.
Owner/Manager
6 Years- Managed day-to-day business administration and operations, including personnel management, customer relations, sales, marketing, inventory/stock control, financial administration, and business development.
Constable to Captain
13 Years- Progressed through several operational and management positions, culminating in appointment as Acting Station Commissioner, with responsibility for approximately 115 personnel.
- Key assignments:
- Community Service Centre — 1990–1992
- Crime Investigations & Inquiries — 1992–1994
- Commander: Crime Prevention — 1995–2001
- Acting Station Commissioner — 2001–2003
- Key responsibilities and experience:
- Criminal investigations and case management
- Crime-scene management and evidence/exhibit handling
- Suspect identification, profiling, tracing, and arrest
- Preparation and execution of arrest and search warrants
- Roadblocks and crime-prevention operations
- Missing-person investigations
- Informant development and management
- Visible policing and community crime prevention
- Personnel and operational management
- Financial, fleet, facility, and office administration
- Community policing and public safety programs
- Development of crime-awareness initiatives involving schools, farmers, and community organizations
- Training communities in personal safety, emergency response, conflict management, and crime awareness
- Management of operational budgets of approximately R3.8 million
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Management
Key areas: Strategic Public Management, Public Human Resource Management, Public Policy Management, Public Financial Accountability, Reflective Public Administration
B-Tech Degree - Policing
Key areas: Policing, Criminal Investigation, Research Methodology, Ethical Information & Communication Technologies
M100 Course - Estate Managers
Business Management Programme
Management, leadership, HR, finance, budgeting, communication, organizational change, decision-making, and information systems
National Diploma - Police Administration
- Key areas: Police Administration, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Law, Law of Criminal Procedure & Evidence
- Distinctions: Police Administration I & II; Law of Criminal Procedure & Evidence I & II; Investigation of Crime I & III
Skills
Security & Public Safety Management
Criminal & Workplace Investigations
Incident & Case Management
Crime Prevention & Risk Assessment
Security Operations & Emergency Response
Administration & Records Management
Policy
SOP & Compliance Management
Personnel Management & Leadership
Recruitment
Screening & Performance Management
Budgeting & Financial Administration
Access Control & Security Technology
Labor Relations & Conflict Management
Regulatory & Policy Compliance
Stakeholder & Community Relations
Facilities & Occupational Safety
Report Writing & Management Reporting
Law Enforcement Liaison
Training & Public Safety Awareness
Certification
SAPS Operational Management Programme — 2000, SAPS Junior Management Levels I & II — 1992–1993, Riot Control Training, PSIRA Grade A Security Qualification, Grade 12 / High School Certificate — 1989, Microsoft Office and SAPS information systems including CAS, ISIS, CRIM, CIR and Business Intelligence
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Investigations: Criminal investigations, evidence and crime-scene management, case analysis, suspect profiling, incident investigation, interviewing, report preparation, and law-enforcement coordination.
- Administration: Office and records management, databases, reporting, budgeting, payroll, logistics, procurement, policy administration, compliance, and operational documentation.
- Leadership: Management of multidisciplinary security teams, recruitment, performance management, discipline, training, workforce consultation, and operational decision-making.
- Public Administration: Strategic management, public policy, human-resource management, financial accountability, organizational management, research, governance, and public-sector administration.
Timeline
Security Manager
MIDSTREAM ESTATE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
01.2015 - 08.2026Read More
Security Manager
RETIRE@MIDSTREAM ESTATE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
01.2010 - 01.2015Read More
Shift Manager
MIDLANDS ESTATE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
01.2009 - 01.2010Read More
Owner/Manager
SMALL BUSINESS — RETAIL, SALES & MARKETING
01.2003 - 01.2009Read More
Constable to Captain
SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
01.1990 - 01.2003Read More
Technikon South Africa
National Diploma from Police Administration
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University of South Africa (UNISA)
Business Management Programme
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Association of Residential Communities
M100 Course from Estate Managers
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University of South Africa (UNISA)
B-Tech Degree from Policing
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University of South Africa (UNISA)
Postgraduate Diploma from Public Management
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