South African Reserve Bank has a Vacancy for a Reaction Team Officer at one of their Cash Centres. A Basic Security Training Certificate will be advantageous. Apply Now!
Department Description : Group Security Management Department
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).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
Responsibilities:
• Rapidly respond to and contain physical security threats.
• Provide tactical security support to executive protection mobile and static operations, as and when required.
• Provide support in response to security emergencies, including providing support during disasters.
• Perform duties of a security official in the absence of emergencies.
• Provide initial medical assistance in the event of a medical emergency.
• Provide management information for the purposes of decision-making.
• Proactively broaden knowledge of own functional area, displaying a willingness to make improvements in the unit (including methods and practices).
Requirements:
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
• a Grade 12 certificate/NQF Level 4 qualification.
• a Basic Tactical Security Training (BTST) certificate;
• a skills programme in tactical security and emergency response certificate of competence;
• 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 level of medical, physical and psychological fitness that is commensurate with the inherent requirements of the position;
• a Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) Grade C certificate;
• a competence certificate in handling firearms (9 mm pistol, semi-automatic rifle and shotgun);
• a favourable security clearance; and
• a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
Additional requirements include:
• completion of a skills programme in tactical security and emergency response (added advantage);
• analysing and problem-solving;
• planning and organising;
• judgement and decision-making;
• observation and surveillance;
• verbal and written communication;
• negotiation skills;
• time management;
• coping under pressure;
• conflict handling;
• professionalism, discipline and resilience to work long hours; and
• availability to work shifts (including weekends) and perform duties as required by operational circumstances.
Closing Date: 11 July 2022
Job Reference: IRC32789
Location: Johannesburg
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