Armed Patrol Driver (Suburban Area)

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a suburban residential area in Vereeniging. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Vereeniging; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses

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

• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background

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

• Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.
• Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.