Armed Escort Officer

Clients in a farming district in Durban Central pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a farming district in Durban Central. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
• Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Clean criminal record and no pending cases
• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)

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

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