Armed Response Officer
Company
Xone Integrated Security (Pty) Ltd.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Glassdoor
Job Description
Xone Integrated Security is currently recruiting skilled Armed Response Officers in Pretoria and surrounding areas.
The ideal candidate should meet the below requirement:
Requirements:
• Matric / Grade 12 equivalent
• Registered PSIRA Grade B with Armed Response Qualification
• Valid Firearm Competency – With proficiency for business purposes
• First Aid and firefighting level 3 (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (PDP Advantageous)
• Clear Criminal Record
• Fluent in at least English and Afrikaans and a native language being a strong advantage
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Impeccable work ethics, self-discipline, aptitude and energy
• Able, willing and motivated to go beyond self-interest to protect the client
• Health & Physically fitness
Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Armed Response environment
• Knowledge of vehicle patrolling methodology, response and outcomes.
• Excellent Communication Skills (read, write, speak).
• Excellent Fire Arm skills /executing of Fire Arm procedures and handing overs.
• First Aid and firefighting level 3 (advantageous but not required)
• Report writing and administration abilities
How to apply
If you ticked yes to all the above kindly forward your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "ARO ".
Please note that Xone reserves the right to remove the advert before applications close & only shortlist candidates will be contacted.
Xone Recruitment Team
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
The ideal candidate should meet the below requirement:
Requirements:
• Matric / Grade 12 equivalent
• Registered PSIRA Grade B with Armed Response Qualification
• Valid Firearm Competency – With proficiency for business purposes
• First Aid and firefighting level 3 (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (PDP Advantageous)
• Clear Criminal Record
• Fluent in at least English and Afrikaans and a native language being a strong advantage
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Impeccable work ethics, self-discipline, aptitude and energy
• Able, willing and motivated to go beyond self-interest to protect the client
• Health & Physically fitness
Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Armed Response environment
• Knowledge of vehicle patrolling methodology, response and outcomes.
• Excellent Communication Skills (read, write, speak).
• Excellent Fire Arm skills /executing of Fire Arm procedures and handing overs.
• First Aid and firefighting level 3 (advantageous but not required)
• Report writing and administration abilities
How to apply
If you ticked yes to all the above kindly forward your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "ARO ".
Please note that Xone reserves the right to remove the advert before applications close & only shortlist candidates will be contacted.
Xone Recruitment Team
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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