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Armed Security Officer KZN &amp; Gauteng

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

What else could you be doing?

Site Supervisors and Operations Managers

These roles play a pivotal role in managing the teams and their activities as well as liaising with our customers.

Close Protection/Bodyguards

We employ many ex armed forces personnel in to these roles as they have hugely valuable and transferable skills.

Music/Sporting Event Stewards

These are roles that are more likely to be part time, attracting students and those who cannot commit to full time work.

Armed Security Officer KZN &amp; Gauteng

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Job ID: 27727

Job category: Security Services

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Date posted: N/A

Closing date:

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We are seeking a disciplined and highly skilled Senior Guard Armed (Grade A) to join our security team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert oversight of security operations, lead specialized teams, and ensure the safety of personnel and property through vigilant access control and mobile patrols. You will also serve as a mentor to junior staff, ensuring that our high standards of security are maintained across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight: Manage and monitor access control points and lead special function teams, including mobile patrol units, to ensure comprehensive site security.

Team Leadership & Training: Conduct hands-on, on-the-job training for subordinate guards to improve team performance and adherence to protocols.

Specialized Security Duties: Execute tasks requiring advanced technical skills or increased levels of responsibility beyond standard supervision.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain and verify firearms certifications in strict accordance with local labor laws and contractual mandates.

Emergency Response: Act as a primary responder for security incidents, utilizing specialized training to de-escalate or neutralize threats.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Successful completion of a Grade 12 / Matric;

Language Skills

Local Language: Full command and fluency in the local language.

English proficient

Certifications & Licensing

Driver’s License: Must hold a valid, current host-country driver’s license.

Firearms Certification: Must be able to complete and maintain formal firearms training and certification as required by local law and the specific contract.

Skills and Attributes

Strong Leadership: Proven ability to supervise teams and provide clear direction in high-pressure environments.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in the use of security hardware and mobile patrol equipment.

High Integrity: Ability to handle increased responsibilities and sensitive security protocols with professionalism.

Positions available in Durban & Johannesburg

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be Armed Security Officer KZN & Gauteng. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

Honesty & Integrity
Strong communication skills
Customer orientated
Teamwork
Caring
Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

G4S Security Officer
Australia

Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.