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Rapid Response Officer (Farm Security) – Fixed-Term

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Tembisa, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 58 min ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

R13 000 – R16 000/month

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Job Description

Clients in a farming district in Tembisa pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Tembisa (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): firearm competency certificate plus PSIRA registration certificate showing armed response.
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 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Tembisa; 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.
Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.