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Armed Response Officer (Residential Patrols) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Germiston, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

You'll answer alarms across a suburban residential area in Germiston in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a suburban residential area in Germiston. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs

You'll need

Clean criminal record and no pending cases
SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
Calm under pressure and physically fit

Helpful, not essential

Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
First-aid Level 2 or 3
Advanced driving course

What you get

Danger and night allowances
Regular refresher shooting practice
Response vehicle and firearm provided

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: service record or reference letter from past security work, firearm competency certificate plus driver's licence and ID copies.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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