Armed Response Officer (Residential Patrols)

You'll answer alarms across a suburban residential area in Tembisa in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Tembisa (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
• Clean criminal record and no pending cases
• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• Calm under pressure and physically fit

• 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.
• Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.