Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift)

Clients in a suburban residential area in Ballito pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a suburban residential area on the Ballito side of KwaZulu-Natal. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

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

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

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

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