Armed Security Guard

SUMMARY:
Active Protection: high-profile individuals, and sensitive locations from harassment

POSITION INFO:

IZI Secure has a vacancy for an Armed Guard to be based in Pinetown.

Security Guard responsibilities include:
● Protecting company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.
● Observing for signs of crime or disorder and investigating disturbances.
● Acting lawfully in direct defence of life or property.

Job brief
● The protection of designated people, high-value assets, and facilities from violent crimes
and threats.
● The active armed intervention, patrolling high-risk areas, responding to alarms, and
managing crisis situations while strictly adhering to legal frameworks regarding the use
of force.
● Security Guard is to protect the designated premises, assets, and personnel. You will
maintain a high visibility presence and prevent/report all illegal or inappropriate actions.
● The goal is to detect, deter, observe, and report.

Responsibilities
● Active Protection: Safeguard VIPs, high-profile individuals, and sensitive locations from
harassment, theft, and physical attack.
● Alarm Response: Conduct fast-paced responses to panic signals and security breaches,
acting as a deterrent until public law enforcement arrives.
● Access Control: Monitor entry points, verify the identity of visitors, and manage the
ingress and egress of people and high-value vehicles.
● Patrol & Surveillance: Patrol designated properties to maintain order, spot safety
hazards (e.g., fire hazards, broken locks), and deter criminal activity.
● Incident Reporting: Write and submit detailed, objective reports for every noteworthy
development, breach of protocol, or suspected crime.
● Protect company’s property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment.

● Observe signs of crime or disorder and investigate disturbances.
● Act lawfully in direct defence of life or property.
● Apprehend criminals and evict violators.
● Take accurate notes of unusual occurrences.
● Report in detail any suspicious incidents.
● Patrol randomly or regularly (at least every hour) the building and perimeter.
● Monitor and control access at building entrances and vehicle gates.
● Liaise with the National Control Centre (NCC) regarding any problems or incidents.
● Complete the register daily, get OB numbers from the NCC daily.
● Report defective equipment / safety gear immediately.
● Always keep the guardhouse area clean and tidy.
● Any person entering after hours must consent to be searched on exit.

Requirements and skills
● Basic Education: A high school diploma (or equivalent, such as a Matric certificate) is
typically required, but Grade 10 is also acceptable.
● Proven work experience as a Security Guard or relevant position.
● Trained security officer with Certificate.
● PSIRA registered.
● Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.
● Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
● Surveillance skills and detail orientation.
● Honesty, integrity and professionalism.
● Great communication skills.
● Firearms Competency (Handgun and Rifle) for Business purposes