Parkview Police Station Commander calls for reservists to join

The Parkview SAPS Station Commander, Colonel Devan Govender, is requesting members of the community around the Parkview policing precinct to join the SAPS as reservists.

A reservist is a person appointed by the national commissioner as a member of the Reserve Police Service to render services as a volunteer in support of the police.

Category one reservist: Performs general policing functions in sectors at station level as part of the sector deployment.

• Performs duties in the Community Safety Centre
• Must wear a uniform (only after having successfully completed training)
• Performs duties under the supervision of a permanent member or experienced reservist (a reservist with at least three years of experience)
• Must be trained in the relevant aspects of functional policing.

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A candidate must comply with the following, basic enlistment requirements:

• Be a South African citizen by birth
• Be at least 25, but under 40 years of age, of which documentary proof must be furnished
• Complete a health questionnaire, at his or her own cost, which is confirmed by a registered medical practitioner
• Be medically, mentally and physically fit to perform duties
• Be of good and sound character
• Fit the psychometric profile and must successfully complete any other test that may be determined by the national commissioner
• Be in possession of at least a senior certificate (Grade 12) or must have successfully completed a South African Qualifications Authority accredited NQF Level 4 qualification, of which documentary proof must be provided
• Be able to speak, read and write at least two official languages, of which one must be English
• Allow his or her fingerprints and a DNA sample to be taken
• Be prepared to undergo such training as may be determined by the national commissioner
• Be prepared to take the prescribed oath of office
• Understand that his or her services may be terminated at the age of 60
• Complete an assessment questionnaire
• Be vetted or screened
• Be employed and provide proof of employment
• Provide proof of his or her residential address
• Not have a criminal record or any criminal or departmental cases pending against him or her (all criminal or departmental cases must be declared)
• Not have a tattoo which will be visible if the person wears a uniform.

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Colonel Govender said interested individuals should approach Parkview SAPS and ask for Captain Mzwandile Augustus who will assist with filling out the necessary forms.

Certified copies of your identity document, academic qualifications and driver’s licence (if available) should be brought along.

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Details: Parkview SAPS 011 067 6000.

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