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Armed Response Officer (Residential Patrols)

How2Apply Talent Network

Springs, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 10 hours ago

Contract Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

When a panic button goes off in a business park in Springs, you are the one who arrives first. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Springs, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

What you need

At least 2 years in guarding or response
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

Extra points for

Advanced driving course
SAPS, SANDF or reservist background

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: service record or reference letter from past security work, driver's licence and ID copies plus firearm competency certificate.
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 10 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 Springs.

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.

Before you hit apply

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.