Close Protection Officer

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Arcfyre International Full time

**Company**:Arcfyre International

**Position**:Close Protection Officer (CPO)

**Location**:Johannesburg, South Africa

**Contract**:You will be issued with a Contractors Service Agreement and called on an ad-hoc basis.

**Salary & benefits**:You will be paid a competitive salary as well as agreed day-to-day work-related expenses; the exact salary depends upon your experience and will be discussed with you during the interview.

**Our Company**

Arcfyre International is the leading protective services and risk advisory provider on the African continent. With our head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa we have the unique ability to operate in Africa and worldwide, consistently exceeding expectations.

**Role Summary**

The CPO is responsible for co-ordinating the protection and security of our clients, ensuring client protection in a professional manner at all costs through effective assessment and implementation of preventative measures.

**Day to day duties**
- Deal with all general operational requirements, crisis management and problem-solving.
- Assessment of threats, potential or not and pro-active searching vehicles and buildings, etc., to establish potential risks.
- Check client itineraries and venues, and assess risks and potential threats
- Effective observation of area, room, venue, vehicle and surroundings at all times.
- Research and plan as well as gather intelligence to identify any risk factors or form an operational plan for the client’s protection
- Prepare adequately for any changes that may come up.
- Driving clients to and from venues, providing security in transit with special skills in defensive and evasive driving.
- Co-ordinate all security arrangements and maintain the link between the client and the service.
- Provide briefings to clients relating to the security situation within the area and provide current and valid intelligence as required.
- Professional conduct, clear and continuous communication with the client to ensure changes are handled smoothly, and integration with delegates are friendly and relaxed.
- Interact and liaise with area security personnel ensuring quick response if required.
- Submit a report of any incidents or problems encountered after each and every task/assignment.
- Keep a log for vehicle and effective time sheets are completed for each and every task/assignment and ensure regular updates and reports are sent with each and every task
- Minimum Grade 11 certificate or higher
- Copy of ID
- Copy of Driver's license
- PDP Driver license
- Valid PSIRA registration no & Grade (C min)
- Valid 1st Aid certificate
- CPO unit standard certificate
- SASSETA certificate
- Use of Handgun (Business use) certificate u/s 123 515
- Knowledge of Fire Arm control u/s 117 705
- SAPS firearms competency certificate

**Job Type**: Contract



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