Security Officers X5: African Parks

African Wild invites qualified candidates to apply for five PSIRA Grade C Security Officer posts based in the North West Province of South Africa.

This is an on-site position and successful candidates will be accommodated at the Law Enforcement Head Quarters.

Job Summary

Job Title:  Risk Technician – Rhino Rewild

Location: North West Province
Job Industry: Safety And Security; Wildlife
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-Related

Closing Date: 21 June 2024

Job Description:

Law Enforcement

The Risk Technician will have two core functions, the first being the monitoring of the technology system deployed on the project in the Operations Room. This is the monitoring of radar and thermal camera systems, which are detection and early warning systems that ensure the safety of wildlife.

The second function is to serve as an extended leg on security initiatives, which includes actively patrolling the property with the field rangers.

This position is based in the North West Province of South Africa. This is an on-site position and successful candidates will be accommodated at the Law Enforcement Head Quarters.

Operations Room Responsibilities:

• Monitor all technology across the project
• Admin (Vehicle kms, Diesel, Avgas, kms traveled, etc, captured on Word, Excel, etc)
• Radio Communications
• Monitoring all staff access
• Incident reports
• Incident response coordination with the aid of technology
• Incident response
• Intel gather (suspicious vehicles, persons, etc)
• Data logging
• Report issues about the system to the head of IT
• Assist IT with tech repairs
• Ranger postings
• Monitor all relevant communication groups
• Monitor LPR cameras

Field Ranger Responsibilities

• Tactical – Incident response
• Helicopter deployment
• Tactical flight officer
• Vehicle deployment
• Vehicle patrols
• Foot patrols
• Extended patrols (Posted in the field)

Requirements:

• Drivers license
• Firearms competency (Self-loading and Handgun)
• PSIRA (Grade C)
• Candidates need to be well versed in English (Read, Write and Speak) and also need to be proficient in the usage of computers.

Fitness Minimum Requirements

• 2.4km Run in 12m30s or under – Minimum.
• 40 Push-ups in under 2 minutes.
• 50 Sit-ups in under 2 minutes.
• 5 Pull-ups in under 2 minutes (may not let go of the bar)
• 100m Fireman’s carry.

Application Process

To apply for this position, click here to access the online form and follow the instructions provided.

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Please note:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a selection course
• Once the candidate is selected, Operational Room and Field Ranger training will be completed on site.
• No criminal record
• No underlying/pre-existing health conditions (Due to physical fitness requirements)

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