Court Security Supervisor - Lead & Access Control

Manchester Arndale; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed hours per week

Overtime at enhanced rates

Attendance allowance (£1/hr)

Funded training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead on-site security at Winchester Combined Court Centre, delivering high-quality service to visitors and staff. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee access control, and coordinate incident responses while maintaining compliance with health & safety and SIA licensing requirements.

The role requires an active SIA front line license, robust leadership experience, and a focus on professional, customer-centered security delivery in

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass an enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance
• SIA front line license required; 5 years vetting then pass a CTC check of 6 years
• A valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience
• Proven experience supervising or leading security teams
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• 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
• Desirable: experience within public sector or regulated environments
• Desirable: experience using CCTV and workforce management systems

Skills

SIA front line

Vetting 5 years

Right to work UK

Enhanced DBS BS7858

Security team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Security procedures knowledge

Calm under pressure

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Workforce management

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Supervisor to lead on-site security at Winchester Combined Court Centre, delivering high-quality service to visitors and staff. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee access control, and coordinate incident responses while maintaining compliance with health & safety and SIA licensing requirements.

The role requires an active SIA front line license, robust leadership experience, and a focus on professional, customer-centered security delivery in