Armed Escort Officer

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a business park in Pinetown. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Pinetown-based, with most of your time spent at a business park.

• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs

• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• Calm under pressure and physically fit
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
• Advanced driving course
• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors

• Group life cover through the provident fund
• Regular refresher shooting practice
• Danger and night allowances
• 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.