Armed Patrol Driver (Suburban Area)

When a panic button goes off in a business park in Prospecton, you are the one who arrives first. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Prospecton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end

• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving

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

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

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