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Armed Reaction Officer (Business Parks) – Experienced

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Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

R11 750 – R14 500/month

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Job Description

Clients in a suburban residential area in Umhlanga pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses

What you need

At least 2 years in guarding or response
Calm under pressure and physically fit
Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Response vehicle and firearm provided
Group life cover through the provident fund
Danger and night allowances

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Umhlanga really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): driver's licence and ID copies, PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response plus service record or reference letter from past security work.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Umhlanga.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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