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Armed Escort Officer

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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 mixed-use neighbourhood in Stellenbosch. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

What you need

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

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): service record or reference letter from past security work plus PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Stellenbosch; 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.

How to stand out

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.