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Armed Escort Officer

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria West, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

R11 250 – R13 500/month

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Job Description

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a mixed-use neighbourhood in Pretoria West. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Pretoria West (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What your day looks like

Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

You'll need

Clean criminal record and no pending cases
Calm under pressure and physically fit
PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: firearm competency certificate plus service record or reference letter from past security work.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.