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Career: Armoured-car Guard |
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The main responsibility of armoured-car guards is to transport cash and valuables and guard this load during transit. They load bags of cash and valuables into armoured-cars at banks and premises of other customers and issue receipts.
Some guards stand at the ready while the valuables are loaded and unloaded at predetermined destinations and they guard loads while they are in transit. One or more guards generally assist drivers of armoured-cars. |
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Some satisfying aspects of this career |
- working outdoors
- knowing that the work is to protect valuable items |
Some demanding aspects of this career |
- a certain amount of routine
- the possibility of injury while on duty |
Requirements |
An armoured car guard should:
- be physically strong and fit;
- be honest and reliable;
- have integrity;
- be alert and observant;
- have a good driving record. |
School Subjects |
Grade 10 Certificate.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS: None
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS: None |
Training |
| Employers provide in-service training, which includes training in self-defence and use of firearms. Prospective armoured-car guards must: obtain a shooting licence; be at least 18 years of age; and be in possession of a valid driver's licence. |
Employer |
- companies that specialize in the protection of assets in transit
- banks
- building societies |
Contact |
The Security Association of South Africa (SASA)
Tel: (011) 828-5314/5
Fax: (011) 828-5495 |
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