Armed Reaction Officer (Business Parks) – Fixed-Term

You'll answer alarms across a farming district in Klerksdorp in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Klerksdorp; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs

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

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

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

• 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.