Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent (NQF level 4).
- Must be PSiRA registered, minimum grade D
- Three (3) to five (5) years of Armed Response experience
- Firearm competency
- Must be fluent in Afrikaans(non-negotiable)
Responsibilities:
Tactical Armed Escorting:
- Escort high-value cargo as well as individuals during transit via established routes to destination by driving behind and or in front of it per SOP.
- Responsible for the protection of high-value cargo as well as individuals in transit.
- Proactively decrease the risk of any high jacking by screening the area and looking for potential threats.
- Operate escorting vehicle according to traffic rules and South African laws.
- Anticipate possible threats while in transit.
- Monitor the situation and activate Standard Operating when required.
Armed Response:
- When confronted with a threat situation, the employee must respond in line with the Standard Operating Procedures and all governing laws, always prioritising the lives of the individuals involved.
- React to threats without posing a risk to the public.
- Follow the company policies and procedures when reporting incidents.
- React immediately to all relevant alarms of Combined Private Investigations or its clients.
- If the alarm is positive, assess the situation and keep the Control Room and fellow colleagues/tactical teams and senior personnel informed at all times of any new activity.
- Perform arrests on any intruders or other offenders, they are to be kept in your custody.
- Liaise with the SAPS, management and other relevant parties to ensure that the suspects are handed over to the SAPS in a lawful manner.
- Ensure that the response times are according to the stipulated SOPs.
- React immediately to situations where any member of the publics life is in danger.
- Ensure the safety of all members (this includes the public) by checking premises thoroughly.
- Take detailed notes of all activity at the crime scene, take photos and conduct a full investigation on the scene.
- Report back to the Control Room regarding the request for response.
- Conduct client reconnaissance as and when required.
- Execute waylay operations as and when required.
Reporting:
- Record all incidents in the Occurrence Book (OB) with full details as prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedure as well as to the NOC.
- Do a proper hand over at the end of each shift in the Occurrence Book (OB) as per the Standard Operating Procedure.
- Ensure that the firearm and vehicle is handed over according to company policies and procedures.
- Inform the relevant parties of any discrepancies; follow up actions taken and the progress thereof.
Site checks:
- Do regular site inspections (Daily) and ensure to cover all the vulnerable areas.
- Ensure visibility at standoff points and during area patrols.
- Conduct continuous patrols during the duration of the shift, patrols must be done effectively to ensure a visible security service to curb crime.
- Ensure that suspicious activity is reported to control room and NOC at all times.
- Investigate or respond to unusual or suspicious circumstances (this may include taking photos of the site).
- Assist to prevent theft, arson, sabotage, vandalism and crime in general in the area.
- Inform the Control Room about any defects or defaults to any site or area.
Crime Prevention:
- Develop and foster an interactive relationship with internal and external crime affiliated third parties, law enforcement agencies and clients to combat and minimize criminal activities.
- Formulate relevant preventative measures to minimize crime related risks.
- Do extensive and proactive research into the core reasons for relevant criminal activities.
- Make recommendations to fight criminal activities.
- Evaluate the protection status on hot spot areas and report it to the NOC with recommendations on how to fight these criminal activities.
General:
- Liaise with clients, management, and colleagues to ensure smooth running of all operations.
- Ensure that client complaints and requests are handled efficiently.
- Ensure that the company vehicle is neat and tidy at all times and up to date with its service plan.
- Ensure that clients are treated with the utmost sense of respect and dignity, maintain the professional image of the company at all times.
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