Court & Tribunal Security Officer

OCS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Carlisle is seeking a Security Officer to provide exceptional customer service and ensure safety in the Courts and Tribunal System. The ideal candidate will have an SIA Licence and relevant experience, alongside effective communication and a strong attention to detail. The role includes monitoring premises, responding to security issues, and ensuring the safety of court users. Opportunities for professional development are encouraged.

Benefits

Attendance allowance of £1 per hour

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is mandatory.
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance required.
• SIA Licence with relevant experience in security.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and guide court users.
• Monitor premises via CCTV and conduct security checks.
• Patrol and secure access to buildings, maintaining contact with control room.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

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.

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday to Friday - 11.00am - 18.45pm

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service while ensuring safety and security? Join OCS as a Security Officer in the Courts and Tribunal System and be part of a team that values your dedication and professional growth. At OCS, we are committed to being an ‘Employer of Choice’ by investing in our colleagues’ development through funded programs and opportunities to gain qualifications.

Ready to take on this important role and ensure the safety and security of the courts and tribunal system? Apply now and join OCS, where your growth and success are valued!

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, welcoming and guiding court users.
• Monitoring premises and visitors via CCTV and x-ray machines, together with other security checks such as using hand-held metal detectors on court users and bag searches on arrival.
• Patrolling and securing access to buildings and satellite buildings, keeping in contact with the control room with the use of hand-held radios.
• Responding to panic alarm buttons in Judges' rooms, courts and offices.
• Responding to any security issues within the complex and recording and reporting details of those incidents

The Ideal Candidate Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed for the successful candidate
• SIA Licence and relevant security related experience
• Strong people and customer service skills
• Good diligence and high standard of work
• Effective communication skills

Attendance Allowance of £1 per hour can be earned on contracted hours, subject to meeting certain attendance-related criteria.

How To Apply

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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.