Armed Reaction Officer (Business Parks)

Clients in a mixed-use neighbourhood in Pinetown pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

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

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

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

• 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.