Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Armed Response Officer. Location: King William’s Town, Eastern Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
The Role
The Armed Response Officer vacancy forms part of how the King William’s Town branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the legal and security jobs side of the business moving forward.
Beyond that, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its King William’s Town team on trust, and the Armed Response Officer role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Armed Response Officer to step into the legal and security jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Based in King William’s Town
Equally, the role is based in King William’s Town, close to the East London Industrial Park. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across King William’s Town and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around King William’s Town.
Day in the Life
Your day is built on focus and detail. You work through matter files or post lists, review evidence or contracts and check that every required record is in place. Communication with site teams, attorneys, clients or SAPS is constant, and you keep your reports factual, precise and timely. When something out of the ordinary happens, you respond calmly and follow procedure, knowing that good documentation today protects the business tomorrow.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in King William’s Town.
Notably, the King William’s Town office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
- Manage matter files, court diaries and litigation deadlines
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Operate access control points and verify visitor credentials
- Conduct searches and inspections in line with site procedures
- Maintain PSIRA registration and uphold the security industry code of conduct
Who We’re Looking For
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Active PSIRA registration at the appropriate grade for security roles
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure incidents
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Excellent attention to detail when reviewing documents and evidence
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.