Area Security Officer – Multi-Site Court (Day Shift)

OCS Group; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance £1/hr

Travel and mileage support

Funded training and development

Supportive team within Courts & Tribun

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across court and tribunal sites around Carlisle. The role covers access control, incident response, and customer service across multiple sites within a defined radius, with daytime shifts and a 40-hour week.

You must hold a valid UK driving licence, SIA licence, enhanced DBS/BS7858 clearance, and be able to work across locations.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK and enhanced DBS/BS7858 clearance required.
• Valid SIA licence and security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• 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 and respond effectively 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

SIA Licence

Right to Work in UK

Enhanced DBS

BS7858

Security experience

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Strong communication

Detail‑focused

Ability to work across multiple sites

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across court and tribunal sites around Carlisle. The role covers access control, incident response, and customer service across multiple sites within a defined radius, with daytime shifts and a 40-hour week.

You must hold a valid UK driving licence, SIA licence, enhanced DBS/BS7858 clearance, and be able to work across locations.