Armed Escort Officer

How2Apply Talent Network
Brits, North West
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
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Job Description

When a panic button goes off in a business park in Brits, you are the one who arrives first. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

This post is in Brits (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

  • Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
  • Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
  • Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end

You'll need

  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • At least 2 years in guarding or response
  • Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
  • SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
  • Clean criminal record and no pending cases

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

  • Group life cover through the provident fund
  • Danger and night allowances
  • Response vehicle and firearm provided

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response, service record or reference letter from past security work plus driver's licence and ID copies.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brits; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.
  • Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrits, North West
CategorySecurity
Experience2+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date3 December 2026
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