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Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift) – Permanent

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Alberton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B

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Job Description

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a business park in Alberton. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Alberton; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

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

What you need

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

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

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

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.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

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

Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.
Put your firearm competency and armed response course at the top. Without both, the CV is not read further.