Armed Escort Officer

Clients in a farming district in Kempton Park pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Kempton Park; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room

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

• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
• 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

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