Court Security Lead

OCS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance

Funded training

Overtime at enhanced rates

Professional development

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Court & Tribunal Security Supervisor at Hereford Magistrates Court, with Monday to Friday hours. You will lead the on‑site security team, manage access, and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

You’ll supervise daily operations, respond to incidents, and coordinate rotas, delivering a high‑quality, professional service to visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven experience supervising or leading security teams.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A professional, reliable and detail‑focused approach.
• Good understanding of security procedures, compliance and health & safety practices.
• Ability to remain calm, make decisions and lead effectively in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the on‑site security team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Provide a professional, welcoming and customer‑focused service to all court users.
• Control and oversee access to the building, ensuring security procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including Health & Safety, SIA licensing and site risk assessments.
• Oversee the operation of security equipment including CCTV, x‑ray machines and search procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for security incidents, ensuring they are managed, recorded and reported appropriately.
• Support incident response, including alarms, emergencies and security concerns.
• Manage team rotas and systems (e.g. Timegate), ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to team members.
• Deliver duty manager cover on a rota basis (including weekends where required).
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, compliance and operational performance at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Health & safety awareness

Decision making

Education

SIA Licence

Enhanced DBS

BS7858 clearance

Tools

CCTV

Workforce management systems

Timegate

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Court & Tribunal Security Supervisor at Hereford Magistrates Court, with Monday to Friday hours. You will lead the on‑site security team, manage access, and ensure compliance with safety and security standards.

You’ll supervise daily operations, respond to incidents, and coordinate rotas, delivering a high‑quality, professional service to visitors and staff.