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Rapid Response Officer (Farm Security)

How2Apply Talent Network

Atlantis, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

You'll answer alarms across a suburban residential area in Atlantis 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.

This post is in Atlantis (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses

What you need

At least 2 years in guarding or response
SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)
Calm under pressure and physically fit
Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
Clean criminal record and no pending cases
PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

Nice if you have

First-aid Level 2 or 3
Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
SAPS, SANDF or reservist background

On offer

Group life cover through the provident fund
Regular refresher shooting practice
Danger and night allowances

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Atlantis really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): firearm competency certificate plus service record or reference letter from past security work.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
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 Atlantis.

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.