Security Dispatcher (Armed Response)

Night or day, a vehicle tracking control centre in Lephalale never switches off, and neither does your focus on shift. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Lephalale. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Dispatch the nearest response vehicle over the radio
• Monitor live CCTV feeds and zoom in on suspicious movement
• Track stolen vehicles on the map and guide recovery teams
• Report camera faults and offline sites to the technicians
• Keep call-out times and client passwords up to date
• Talk down intruders over on-site speakers when the system allows

• Matric
• No criminal convictions (vetting is done before you start)
• Able to stay focused through 12-hour day and night shifts
• Clear speaking voice on radio and phone

• Training on the monitoring software
• Path to senior controller or supervisor
• Indoor, air-conditioned work environment

• Mention any software you have used: alarm monitoring, CCTV or even call centre systems. Control rooms need people who learn screens fast.
• Some companies give a typing and map test. Practise finding streets on a map quickly before the interview.