Armed Response Supervisor

Fidelity Services Group; Knysna; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A security services provider in Knysna is seeking a Management professional to oversee the operational deployment of armed response vehicles. The role involves managing personnel, ensuring a high standard for vehicle maintenance, and maintaining discipline among the team. Candidates must have Matric, a valid driver's license, firearm competency, and relevant PSIRA registration. A commitment to safety and stress tolerance is essential. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Experience in managing teams and operations.
• Clear Criminal Record is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment of armed response vehicles.
• Conduct daily inspection parades.
• Handle disciplinary actions as required.
• Administer time sheets and performance bonuses.

Skills

Stress tolerance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Conflict management

Time management

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Valid Drivers License (minimum 2 years)

Valid Firearm Competency

PSIRA Registered Grade B

Job description

Main purpose of the job

To manage the deployment of armed response vehicles and assist with responding to alarm activations as well as the operational functioning of a shift.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Valid Drivers License (minimum 2 years)
• Valid Firearm Competency (Business purposes)
• PSIRA Registered Grade B with Armed Response
• Clear Criminal Record
• Computer Literate (MS Office advanced Excel PowerPoint Email and Internet)

Duties

• Holding of inspection parades on a daily basis
• Assess training requirements of shift on a monthly basis.
• Always maintain a high level of discipline on the shift
• Attend to all disciplinary actions as needed.
• Planning of the shift leave/on a leave chart for each
• Assist the COM with interviews of potential candidates for employment as requested.
• Administer time sheets and overtime of personnel on a monthly basis.
• Administer performance bonuses of personnel on a monthly basis.
• Merit assessment of all personnel on a cycle basis
• Recommending of leave (Annual/sick/compassionate/study as requested)
• General well-being of all personnel at all times.
• Take full control and management over all the Hubs.
• Always ensure the efficient planning and performance of these Hubs
• Always ensure that these Hubs are fully manned and operated.
• Reporting of availability of vehicles to COM and Fleet Controller daily
• Planning of services routine maintenance etc. on an on-going basis
• Reporting of all defects on vehicles to Fleet Manager/Area Manager on a weekly basis
• Immediate completion and handing in of all MVA forms.
• Always ensure that the vehicles are clean at every shift.
• Keep control over and recording of all firearms on a daily basis.
• Always ensure that the firearm register is kept up to date.

Standing in for COM as needed as part of internal training and upskilling

Driving the Company Values to all employees.

Competencies

(TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL)

Energy

• Stress tolerance.
• Safety awareness
• Initiating action
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Continuous learning
• Customer focus
• Time management

Required Experience

Manager

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

1

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date please regard your application as unsuccessful.