Tactical Response Officer (Mid level)

Perfect Placement Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 139,924 - 189,307; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Placement Recruitment is seeking a Tactitcal Response Officer for a site in Woodmead, Johannesburg. The role focuses on high-visibility patrols, rapid incident response, and safeguarding clients and assets.

You will operate and monitor security systems, conduct access control and perimeter checks, and liaise with authorities as required. Candidates should meet minimum experience and language requirements and have reliable transport.

Qualifications

• English fluency, written and spoken.
• Own reliable transport.
• Experience: 2–3 years.
• Must be under 50 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-visibility patrols of assigned sites and high-risk areas.
• Respond rapidly to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and security breaches.
• Protect clients, staff, visitors, and company assets.
• Perform armed escorts and secure transportation when required.
• Monitor suspicious activity and take appropriate action to prevent criminal incidents.
• Conduct access control and perimeter security checks.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate records of all security-related activities.
• Liaise with law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, security procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Operate security equipment, communication devices, and surveillance systems.
• Maintain operational readiness of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Provide emergency assistance during medical, fire, or other critical incidents.
• Perform crowd control and conflict de-escalation where appropriate.
• Attend regular tactical training and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Patrol security

Incident response

Access control

Emergency handling

English language

Education

Matric (preferred)

Tools

Security equipment operation

Job description

Job Title: Tactitcal Response Officer

Location: Woodmead, Johannesburg

Salary: Basic Salary R14 000.00 + R750.00 Telephone

Job Duties

• Conduct high-visibility patrols of assigned sites and high-risk areas.
• Respond rapidly to alarms, incidents, emergencies, and security breaches.
• Protect clients, staff, visitors, and company assets.
• Perform armed escorts and secure transportation when required.
• Monitor suspicious activity and take appropriate action to prevent criminal incidents.
• Conduct access control and perimeter security checks.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate records of all security-related activities.
• Liaise with law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, security procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Operate security equipment, communication devices, and surveillance systems.
• Maintain operational readiness of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Provide emergency assistance during medical, fire, or other critical incidents.
• Perform crowd control and conflict de-escalation where appropriate.
• Attend regular tactical training and maintain required certifications.

Job Requirements

• Less than 3 years but more than 2 years experience
• Preferably matric (not essential)
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Must have own reliable transport
• Must be younger than 50 years or 50, not older

Valid Documents Needed

• PSiRA Grade C
• ID
• SAPS Competency Certificate
• PTFC statement of results
• Drivers

Personal Information Confirmation

• That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/POPI Policy.
• Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.
• That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.