Armed Escort Officer

When a panic button goes off in a mixed-use neighbourhood in Benoni, you are the one who arrives first. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Home base is a mixed-use neighbourhood on the Benoni side of Gauteng. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
• Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
• Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

• Clean criminal record and no pending cases
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• Calm under pressure and physically fit
• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving

• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
• First-aid Level 2 or 3
• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors

• Group life cover through the provident fund
• Regular refresher shooting practice
• Response vehicle and firearm provided

• Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.
• Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.