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Armed Response Officer (Residential Patrols) – Experienced

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Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

R11 250 – R13 250/month

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Job Description

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a farming district in Umhlanga. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests

Must-haves

Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
Clean criminal record and no pending cases
At least 2 years in guarding or response
PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
Calm under pressure and physically fit

On offer

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

How to apply

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: firearm competency certificate, PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response plus service record or reference letter from past security work.
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 6 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Umhlanga; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

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.