Armed Escort Officer

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a mixed-use neighbourhood in Ermelo. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Ermelo (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses

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

• Advanced driving course
• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
• First-aid Level 2 or 3

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

• 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.