Armed Response Officer-Combined Private Investigations

🗏Job Type

Full Time

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide visible patrolling on sites, immediate armed
reaction, incident management and operational support
for critical services that support the operations of
Combined Private Investigations and to ensure that all
matters are addressed in a prompt, efficient, and
professional manner.

EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAP.

REMUNERATION: Market Related.

AREA OF BUSINESS: 33 New Road, Halfway House, Midrand.

CONTACT DETAIL:

Contact Person: Inanje Wolmarans
Tel: (011) 265 – 3601

Please submit CV’s to the following fax or e-mail:
Fax: (011) 265 – 3602
E-mail: hr@combinedpi.co.za

APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS:


All appointments will be made in line with CPI’s AA/ EE
strategy. If you do not receive any feedback from us
within (2) weeks of submitting your CV, please regard
your application as unsuccessful. However, if you are
invited for an interview we will keep you informed of the
progress of your application.
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1.1 Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF level 4).

1.2 PSIRA Registered (Minimum Grade A).

1.3 Firearm competency.

1.4 Exceptional telephone etiquette and communication skills.

1.5 One (1) to three (3) years Armed Response experience.


2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Functional outputs and activities will include, but are not limited to:


2.1 Armed Response


2.1.1 React immediately to all relevant alarms of Combined Private Investigations

or its clients.

2.1.2 If the alarm is positive, assess the situation and keep the Control Room

informed at all times of any new activity.

2.1.3 Perform arrests on any intruders or other offenders, they are to be kept in

your custody.

2.1.4 Liaise with the SAPS, management and other relevant parties to ensure that

the suspects are handed over to the SAPS in a lawful manner.

2.1.5 Ensure that the response times are according to the stipulated SOP’s.

2.1.6 React immediately to situations where any member of the public’s life is in

danger.

2.1.7 Ensure the safety of all members (this includes the public) by checking

premises thoroughly.

2.1.8 Take detailed notes of all activity at the crime scene, take photos and

conduct a full investigation on the scene.

2.1.9 Report back to the Control Room regarding the request for response.

2.1.10 Conduct client reconnaissance as and when required.

2.1.11 Execute waylay operations as and when required.


2.2 Reporting:


2.2.1 Record all incidents in the Occurrence Book (OB) with full details as

prescribed in the Standard Operating Procedure as well as to HOD:

Investigations and Intelligence.

2.2.2 Do a proper hand over at the end of each shift in the Occurrence Book (OB)

as per the Standard Operating Procedure.

1. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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2.2.3 Ensure that the firearm and vehicle is handed over according to company

policies and procedures.

2.2.4 Ensure that weekly reports are completed and submitted to the relevant

personnel in time.

2.2.5 Ensure that monthly reports are completed and submitted to the relevant

personnel in time. Ensure that the following information is included:

2.2.5.1 Sites that were not secured.

2.2.5.2 Alarms and cameras activated.

2.2.5.3 False alarms.

2.2.5.4 True / positive alarms and outcome thereof.

2.2.6 Inform the relevant parties of any discrepancies; follow up actions taken and

the progress thereof.


2.3 Site checks:


2.3.1 Do regular site inspections (Daily) and ensure to cover all the vulnerable

areas.

2.3.2 Ensure visibility at standoff points and during area patrols.

2.3.3 Conduct continuous patrols during the duration of the shift, patrols must be

done effectively to ensure a visible security service to curb crime.

2.3.4 Ensure that suspicious activity is reported to management at all times.

2.3.5 Investigate or respond to unusual or suspicious circumstances (this may

include taking photos of the site).

2.3.6 Assist to prevent theft, arson, sabotage, vandalism and crime in general in

the area.

2.3.7 Inform the Control Room about any defects or defaults to any site or area.


2.4 Crime Prevention:


2.4.1 Develop and foster an interactive relationship with internal and external

crime affiliated third parties and law enforcement agencies to combat and

minimize criminal activities.

2.4.2 Formulate relevant preventative measures to minimize crime related risks.

2.4.3 Do extensive and proactive research into the core reasons for relevant

criminal activities.

2.4.4 Make recommendations to fight criminal activities.

2.4.5 Evaluate the protection status on hot spot areas and report it to senior

management with recommendations on how to fight these criminal activities.

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2.4.6 Assist to develop and implement crime awareness programs and

campaigns for personnel members to improve their services in the battle

against criminal activities.


2.5 General:


2.5.1 Liaise with clients, management, and colleagues to ensure smooth running

of all operations.

2.5.2 Maintain communication with senior management and clients at all times.

2.5.3 Communicate security needs and problems to senior management.

2.5.4 Ensure that client complaints and requests are handled efficiently.

2.5.5 Ensure that the company vehicle is neat and tidy at all times and up to date

with its service plan.

2.5.6 Ensure that clients are treated with the utmost sense of respect and dignity,

maintain the professional image of the company at all times.


3. ATTRIBUTES, COMPETENCY AND SKILLS:


COMPETENCY DEFINITION OF COMPETENCY

3.1 Fostering teamwork
The ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on

a team.

3.2 Attention to communication
The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and

interactions with others.

3.3 Oral communication
The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and

interactions with others, especially telephonically.

3.4 Written communication The ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.

3.5 Customer orientation
The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s

external and/or internal customers

3.6 Diagnostic Information

Gathering

The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a

situation.

3.7 Analytical thinking
The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical,

systematic, sequential approach.

3.8 Stress management
The ability to keep functioning effectively when under

pressure and maintain self-control.

3.9 Personal credibility
Demonstrated concern that you be perceived as

responsible, reliable and trustworthy

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