Armed Escort Officer – Immediate Start

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Roodepoort, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
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Job Description

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a farming district in Roodepoort. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Roodepoort (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
  • Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room

You'll need

  • At least 2 years in guarding or response
  • Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
  • Clean criminal record and no pending cases
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

Nice if you have

  • Advanced driving course
  • First-aid Level 2 or 3

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: service record or reference letter from past security work plus driver's licence and ID copies.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Roodepoort.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRoodepoort, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience3+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date26 October 2026
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