Reaction Team Officer x6 – Johannesburg at South African Reserve Bank

Brief description

• The main purpose of this position is to provide an effective first-line response capability in security emergencies within the Johannesburg Cash Centre of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Identify and respond appropriately to emergencies and security incidents and contain physical security threats.
• Provide support in response to security emergencies, including during disasters.
• Provide tactical security support to executive protection mobile and static operations, as and when required.
• Provide initial medical assistance in the event of a medical emergency.
• Monitor and operate security systems and equipment.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders and ensure optimal protection services while maintaining professionalism, composure and courteousness at all times.
• Perform duties of a security official during non-emergency situations.
• Provide information to management for the purposes of decision-making.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in the division (including methods and practices).

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a Grade 12 certificate/NQF Level 4 qualification;
• completed an Advanced Tactical Security Training course;
• two to five years’ experience in a tactical security environment;
• knowledge of physical security, static and mobile protection, emergency reaction/response, basic ambulance assistance, electronic security systems, firearm handling and crime scene management;
• a valid competency certificate for the use of firearms, including a 9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun;
• a level of medical, physical and psychological fitness that aligns with the demands of the position;
• a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate;
• a favourable security clearance;
• a valid Code 8 driver’s licence; and
• proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel) as well as using the internet, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, the Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud Solution and email