Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift)

When a panic button goes off in a suburban residential area in Midrand, 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 Midrand (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

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

• Calm under pressure and physically fit
• Clean criminal record and no pending cases
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course

• First-aid Level 2 or 3
• SAPS, SANDF or reservist background
• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors

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

• Mention the areas you know well. Companies prefer officers who can find addresses fast without a GPS.
• Bring the originals of your certificates to the interview. Armed companies verify them before a shooting test.