Dec 13, 2015

Contract Close Protection Officer / Secure Driver


Employer: G4S
Location: South Africa

Closing: 31 Dec 2015
Job Reference: G4S/CA/CPO/Aug2015


Job Introduction:
Expression of interest: Contract Close Protection Officers / Secure Drivers (G4S Secure Solutions SA)

G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading global integrated security solutions company, has vacancies for Contract Close Protection Officers / Secure Drivers. These are not permanent positions and we are looking to build a talent pool

We are currently seeking interest for a range of these positions across all regions in South Africa.

If you have a proven track record in your field and have the ambition and tenacity to succeed in a dynamic environment, please register your CV with us as part of our talent pipeline.

Kindly note, by registering your details (for this talent pool role) you indicate your interest in a possible, future relevant role within G4S South Africa.

The main purpose of these contract positions will be the execution of high risk tactical security tasks to include but not limited to:

Escorting and protection of valuable cargo/personnel (principle and family members)
Provision of executive or close protection and
Security checks on vehicles and facilities

Role Responsibility:
Main Job Purpose:

Execution of high risk tactical security tasks to include but not limited to: Escorting and protection of valuable cargo/personnel (principle and family members)
Provision of executive or close protection and
Security checks on vehicles and facilities.

Job Description:
Close Protection of assigned client (principal)
Secure transportation of client and family members
Conduct security risk assessments at client’s business and residential premises
Management of client’s security on a daily basis
Security checks on vehicles
Security advise to client
Maintain awareness of surroundings and planning of client’s movements accordingly
Keeping client out of harm’s way at all time
Maintain a high level professionalism and be alert at all times.
Checking out and secure premises before customers arrive.
Identify and prevent potential threat.
Keeping constantly alert to react to threatening situations.
Accompanying customers on business and social visits.
Driving customers to and from venues, keeping in mind that defensive and evasive driving techniques might be required.
Making sure that the customer’s premises are secure.


The Ideal Candidate:
Employee specification: Minimum necessary to perform the job
Education:
High school graduate / Matriculation
PSIRA Registered : Min A-Grade


Post School:
Attended formal Close Protection course.


Important Experience:

Valid Drivers license
PDP License is advantageous.
Close Protection Experience
Fire Arm Competency


Useful Experience:
Police or military experience or 2 years in CIT, tactical armed response or high risk intervention role.
Close Protection Officer experience.


Other:

Must be medically and physically fit.


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