Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift)

Clients in a farming district in Paarl pay for fast response, and this crew delivers it. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is Paarl-based, with most of your time spent at a farming district. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Respond to alarm and panic signals sent by the control room

• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• PSIRA Grade B or C with an armed response course
• Calm under pressure and physically fit
• Clean criminal record and no pending cases
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)

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

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

• 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.