Area Relief Security Officer – Multi-Site, Day Shifts

OCS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Attendance Allowance £1 per hour

Travel and mileage reimbursement

Funded training and development

OCS Academy digital learning

Court & Tribunals Service environment

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure, welcoming environment across a group of court and tribunal sites. You will oversee access control, monitor activity and respond to incidents, ensuring visitors, staff and service users are supported professionally.

You\'ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across sites within a defined radius. This is a daytime role with no night shifts; shift patterns may vary to meet site requirements, and you may be asked

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and ability to pass enhanced DBS and BS7858 clearance.
• Valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, reliable and detail-focused approach.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good understanding of security procedures and health & safety practices.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility to support multiple sites within a defined area
• Provide a professional, welcoming and customer-focused service to all court users
• Control access to buildings, ensuring security procedures are followed at all times
• Operate security equipment including CCTV, x-ray machines and handheld metal detectors
• Conduct searches in line with site procedures
• Patrol public and restricted areas, maintaining regular communication with control points
• Respond promptly and effectively to alarms, incidents and security concerns
• Accurately record and report all incidents and activities
• Support safe and secure movement of people within the building
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and compliance at all times

Skills

Right to Work in the UK

Enhanced DBS

BS7858 security clearance

SIA Licence

Driving Licence

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Multi-site Flexibility

Investigation & Incident Response

Tools

CCTV System

X-ray Screening Equipment

Handheld Metal Detectors

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure, welcoming environment across a group of court and tribunal sites. You will oversee access control, monitor activity and respond to incidents, ensuring visitors, staff and service users are supported professionally.

You\'ll work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across sites within a defined radius. This is a daytime role with no night shifts; shift patterns may vary to meet site requirements, and you may be asked