Rapid Response Officer (Farm Security)

How2Apply Talent Network
Germiston, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
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Job Description

You'll answer alarms across a business park in Germiston in a marked vehicle, armed and ready. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Germiston, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
  • Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
  • Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
  • Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room
  • Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates

You'll need

  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)

Nice if you have

  • Knowledge of the local streets and sectors
  • SAPS, SANDF or reservist background

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Germiston really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response, service record or reference letter from past security work plus firearm competency certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGermiston, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience6+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date24 October 2026
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