Casual Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Casual Security Officer to maintain a safe, welcoming environment across court and tribunal buildings in a defined area. This multi-site role supports access control, visitor management and incident response with shifts mainly on weekdays.

Flexibility to cover Southampton and Portsmouth sites is required, and a valid SIA licence, DBS clearance, and right to work in the UK are essential to start. DBS checks and BS7858 are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance required
• SIA Licence and relevant security experience essential
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Professional, reliable and detail‑focused approach
• Good understanding of security procedures and health & safety practices
• Ability to travel between sites within a defined area

Responsibilities

• Provide access control and monitor activity across multiple court and tribunal buildings
• Respond to incidents in a calm, professional manner and coordinate with site teams
• Support operational needs with flexible shifts across Southampton and Portsmouth
• Ensure visitors and staff are treated with respect and safety is maintained

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Calm under pressure

Security procedures

Health & safety

Travel between sites

Education

SIA Licence

DBS clearance (Enhanced)

Tools

CCTV systems

Screening equipment

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role

Days of Working: This is a mobile, multi-site role, requiring flexibility to support operational needs around Southampton and Portsmouth, shift patterns will vary depending on site requirements.

As a Casual Security Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment across a range of court and tribunal buildings within a defined area. You will be responsible for supporting site teams with access control, monitoring activity and responding to incidents, ensuring that all visitors, staff and service users are treated in a professional and respectful manner.

This is a flexible, multi-site role, where you will work across different locations to support operational needs such as sickness and absence. Shift patterns will vary depending on site requirements, with most shifts taking place Monday to Friday during court operating hours.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass an enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance
• A valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A professional, reliable and detail‑focused approach
• Good understanding of security procedures and health & safety practices
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in challenging situations
• Ability to travel between sites within a defined area

Desirable:

• Experience working within public sector or regulated environments
• Experience using security systems such as CCTV and screening equipment

Additional Benefits

• Flexible working patterns to suit operational needs
• Funded training, development opportunities and a clear pathway to recognised qualifications
• Work as part of a professional and supportive team within the Courts & Tribunals Service

* location specific** This position is open only to candidates with an unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.