Armed Response Officer

Armed Response Officer

Pretoria, South Africa

Company
Xone Integrated Security (Pty) Ltd.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
6 days ago
Via
Glassdoor

Job Description
Xone Integrated Security is currently recruiting skilled Armed Response Officers in Pretoria and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate should meet the below requirement:

Requirements:
• Matric / Grade 12 equivalent
• Registered PSIRA Grade B with Armed Response Qualification
• Valid Firearm Competency – With proficiency for business purposes
• First Aid and firefighting level 3 (advantageous)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (PDP Advantageous)
• Clear Criminal Record
• Fluent in at least English and Afrikaans and a native language being a strong advantage
• Well-spoken and presentable
• Impeccable work ethics, self-discipline, aptitude and energy
• Able, willing and motivated to go beyond self-interest to protect the client
• Health & Physically fitness

Experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Armed Response environment
• Knowledge of vehicle patrolling methodology, response and outcomes.
• Excellent Communication Skills (read, write, speak).
• Excellent Fire Arm skills /executing of Fire Arm procedures and handing overs.
• First Aid and firefighting level 3 (advantageous but not required)
• Report writing and administration abilities

How to apply

If you ticked yes to all the above kindly forward your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "ARO ".

Please note that Xone reserves the right to remove the advert before applications close & only shortlist candidates will be contacted.

Xone Recruitment Team

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person
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The national minimum wage determined by the Department of Employment and Labour is R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026. For security guards working a standard 45-hour week over 4 weeks (180 hours), this amounts to R5,459.40 per month before deductions. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours.
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Entry-level Grade E security guards earn between R5,459 and R8,000 per month based on the national minimum wage floor and standard industry compliance. Employers must adhere to the R30.33 hourly rate for the first 45 hours weekly. Higher pay applies in urban areas like Gauteng with shift allowances adding R500-R1,000 monthly.
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