Tactical Response Officer (Night Shift)

Serious work for a serious officer: armed response across a farming district in Rosslyn. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

• Drive the response vehicle safely at speed to client addresses
• Check the firearm in and out of the safe at shift start and end
• Search the property perimeter and check doors, windows and gates
• Write detailed incident reports on the tablet or in the vehicle logbook
• Visit clients for key-holder checks and open-up requests
• Give first aid at an incident until paramedics take over
• Do vehicle checks: tyres, fuel, lights and siren

• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts
• At least 2 years in guarding or response
• Calm under pressure and physically fit
• Valid Code 8 or Code 10 licence with at least 2 years driving
• SAPS firearm competency certificate for handguns (and shotgun if required)

• Advanced driving course
• First-aid Level 2 or 3
• Knowledge of the local streets and sectors

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

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