Armed Protection Officer

The Legends Agency; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Armed Guard or Tactical Response Officer to ensure safety and security in various environments. This role involves proactive crime prevention, threat detection, and immediate response to emergencies. You will conduct regular patrols, collaborate with law enforcement, and maintain detailed operational reports. The position offers benefits after a probation period, including medical aid contributions and life cover. If you are committed to safety and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

Life Cover

Critical Illness Cover

Disability Cover

Qualifications

• Grade 10 qualification required along with valid documents.
• Own reliable transport and SAPS Competency Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to potential threats during escorts.
• Conduct regular patrols and site inspections to prevent incidents.
• Handle incidents and report back to the control room.

Skills

Threat Detection

Crime Prevention

Incident Handling

Operational Reporting

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Overview :

An Armed Guard or Tactical Response Officer in South Africa is tasked with ensuring the security and safety of individuals, high-value cargo, and property.

Their duties involve active crime prevention, threat detection, and immediate response to alarms or emergency situations.

Responsibilities :

1. Threat Detection and Response : Officers are required to assess and respond to potential threats while escorting individuals or cargo. This includes monitoring areas for suspicious activity and taking immediate action when an alarm is triggered.
2. Crime Prevention : Regular patrols, site inspections, and surveillance are performed to prevent incidents like theft, arson, and sabotage. Officers also collaborate with law enforcement to reduce criminal activity.
3. Incident Handling : In case of a positive alarm or emergency, the officer takes control of the situation, reports back to the control room, and performs arrests when necessary, ensuring suspects are handed over lawfully to the police.
4. Operational Reporting : They are required to maintain detailed logs of incidents, conduct thorough investigations on-site, and report any issues such as equipment defects.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Grade 10, own reliable transport, and valid documents including ID, SAPS Competency Certificate, PTFC statement of results, and Drivers license.

Benefits applicable after probation period :

• Discovery medical aid contribution of R 1.00 should employees join CPI fully covers a medical gap cover with Zestlife.
• Liberty Provident Fund, where CPI contributes 5% of employees' basic salary as well as a 5% contribution from the employee.
• Hollar Group Risk, fully covered by CPI, includes: Life Cover, up to or equal to one year's annual salary; Critical Illness Cover; Disability Cover; Educator Benefit cover for employees' children.