Court Security Officer – Flexible Multi-Site

OCS Group; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Funded training and qualifications

Professional, supportive team

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Casual Security Officer to support multiple court and tribunal sites around Barnstaple. The role involves access control, incident response, and CCTV/screening operations across varying shift patterns, primarily weekdays during court hours.

You will work with dedicated teams to ensure a safe, respectful environment for staff, visitors and service users. Candidate requirements include an active SIA licence, UK driving licence, DBS clearance and BS7858, plus strong

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK and be able to pass an enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance.
• A valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, welcoming, customer-focused service to all court users.
• Control access to buildings and follow security procedures at all times.
• Operate security equipment including CCTV, x-ray machines and handheld metal detectors.
• Conduct searches in line with site procedures, including bag checks on entry.
• Monitor public and restricted areas and communicate with control points.
• Patrol court buildings and satellite locations as required.
• Respond promptly to alarms, incidents and security concerns.
• Accurately record and report incidents and activities.
• Support safe and secure movement of people within the building.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and compliance.

Skills

Right to Work in UK

Excellent communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Detail-oriented

Driving licence

Tools

CCTV systems

X-ray machines

Handheld metal detectors

Screening equipment

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Casual Security Officer to support multiple court and tribunal sites around Barnstaple. The role involves access control, incident response, and CCTV/screening operations across varying shift patterns, primarily weekdays during court hours.

You will work with dedicated teams to ensure a safe, respectful environment for staff, visitors and service users. Candidate requirements include an active SIA licence, UK driving licence, DBS clearance and BS7858, plus strong