Armed Patrol Driver (Suburban Area)

Clients in a suburban residential area in Prospecton pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a suburban residential area on the Prospecton side of KwaZulu-Natal.

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

• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
• First-aid Level 2 or 3

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