Armed Escort Officer

Clients in a mixed-use neighbourhood in Thohoyandou pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll be based at a mixed-use neighbourhood in Thohoyandou. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

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

• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
• Clean criminal record and no pending cases
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
• First-aid Level 2 or 3
• Advanced driving course

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

• Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.
• Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.