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Armed Patrol Driver (Suburban Area)

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

Clients in a suburban residential area in Pietermaritzburg pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

The work, day to day

Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
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
Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

You'll need

Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
At least 2 years in guarding or response
SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)

Extra points for

SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
First-aid Level 2 or 3
Knowledge of the local streets and sectors

What you get

Danger and night allowances
Regular refresher shooting practice
Response vehicle and firearm provided

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: service record or reference letter from past security work, PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response plus firearm competency certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

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.