Armed Response Officer (Residential Patrols)

Clients in a farming district in Umlazi pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Umlazi. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

• 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
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

• First-aid Level 2 or 3
• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background

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

• Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.
• Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.