Armed Response Officer: Safety Specialist

4 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time

The Legends Agency seeks a skilled Armed Response Officer to join our team.

Job Overview:

An Armed/Technical Response Officer is responsible for providing armed protection, quick emergency response, and ensuring the safety of clients, properties, or assets. These officers are employed by private security companies or organizations with high-security needs, such as financial institutions, VIP protection services, or residential communities. Their duties also involve technical surveillance and emergency handling using both firearms and security equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct Regular Patrols: Conduct regular patrols in assigned areas, which can include residential, commercial, or industrial zones.
  • Monitor and Respond: Monitor and ensure the security of premises, responding to suspicious activities or breaches.
  • Operate Vehicles: Operate vehicles and carry out vehicle patrols when necessary.
  • Rapid Response to Incidents: Respond quickly to emergency alarms, armed intrusions, or distress signals from clients.
  • Manage Situations: Arrive on-site to manage the situation, whether it's a robbery, intrusion, or any threat to safety.
  • Evaluate and Act: Evaluate the situation and decide on necessary actions, including contacting law enforcement or additional support.
  • Armed Protection and Firearms Handling: Maintain and carry legal firearms at all times while on duty.
  • Proper Use: Ensure proper use and management of firearms according to South African laws and regulations (PSIRA regulations).
  • Lifelong Responsibility: Safeguard the lives of clients, employees, and assets through the responsible use of firearms when required.
  • Technical Surveillance: Use advanced security equipment such as CCTV systems, alarm systems, access control systems, and other electronic security measures.
  • Monitoring Feeds: Monitor live security feeds to detect, assess, and act on potential threats.
  • Regular Checks: Perform regular checks and maintenance of technical security systems.
  • Client Liaison and Communication: Maintain constant communication with clients, ensuring their safety concerns are addressed promptly.
  • Incident Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, response activities, and ongoing risks.
  • Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams or law enforcement agencies when necessary.
Requirements:
  • Grade 12: A Grade 12 certificate is required.
  • Own Reliable Transport: Own reliable transport is a must.
  • Clear Criminal Record: A clear criminal record is essential.
Estimated Salary:

Ranges from R12,000.00 basic + R750.00 telephone for Tactical Response Less than a year's experience up to R16,885.00 basic + R750.00 telephone for Armed Response with more than two years of experience.

Benefits:
  • Discovery Medical Aid Contribution: A Discovery medical aid contribution of R1,850.00 should employees join CPI covers a medical gap cover with Zestlife.
  • Liberty Provident Fund: Liberty Provident Fund contributions - CPI contributes 5% of employees' basic salary as well as a 5% contribution from the employee.
  • Hollar Group Risk: Hollar Group Risk fully covered by CPI includes life cover, critical illness cover, disability cover, educator benefit cover for employees' children, and funeral cover.


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