Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Boksburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Security PSIRA Grade B
R13 000 – R16 250/month
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Job Description

When a panic button goes off in a mixed-use neighbourhood in Boksburg, you are the one who arrives first. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

The work, day to day

  • Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
  • Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • 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

What you need

  • Clean criminal record and no pending cases
  • Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • At least 2 years in guarding or response
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: service record or reference letter from past security work plus driver's licence and ID copies.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Boksburg; 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.

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR13 000 – R16 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBoksburg, Gauteng
CategorySecurity
Experience6+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted26 October 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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