Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift) – Immediate Start

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Epping, Western Cape
Contract
Posted 19 hours ago
Contract Security PSIRA Grade B
R10 750 – R14 250/month
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Job Description

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a business park in Epping. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Epping (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
  • Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren
  • Carry out visible patrols through the sector between call-outs
  • Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
  • Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
  • Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
  • Secure a scene until SAPS arrives and hand over details

Must-haves

  • Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Calm under pressure and physically fit
  • Clean criminal record and no pending cases
  • Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
  • PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

Helpful, not essential

  • Advanced driving course
  • SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
  • First-aid Level 2 or 3

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Epping really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): firearm competency certificate plus service record or reference letter from past security work.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Epping.

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Before you hit apply

  • 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
SalaryR10 750 – R14 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategorySecurity
Experience2+ years
LicensePSIRA Grade B
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date28 October 2026
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