Armed Response Officer (Residential Patrols)

You'll answer alarms across a suburban residential area in Vereeniging in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
• 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
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses

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

• Advanced driving course
• First-aid Level 2 or 3

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

• Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.
• Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.