Court & Tribunal Security Officer

OCS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance Allowance of £1 per hour

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Nottingham is seeking a Security Officer for the Courts and Tribunal System. The role involves ensuring safety, providing exceptional customer service, and conducting security checks. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, an SIA licence, and relevant experience. This position emphasizes professional growth and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance.
• Required SIA licence and relevant security-related experience.
• Strong people and customer service skills.
• Good diligence and high standard of work.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to court users.
• Monitor premises via CCTV and carry out security checks.
• Patrol buildings and maintain contact with the control room.
• Respond to panic alarms and security issues.
• Respond to any security issues within the complex and record and report details of incidents.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Strong diligence

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: 06.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday inclusive.

We are looking for a Security Officer in the Courts and Tribunal System to ensure the safety and security of the courts. The position offers professional growth opportunities and funded programs for development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, welcoming and guiding court users.
• Monitor premises and visitors via CCTV and x‑ray machines and carry out other security checks such as hand‑held metal detectors and bag searches on arrival.
• Patrol and secure access to buildings and satellite buildings, maintaining contact with the control room via hand‑held radios.
• Respond to panic alarm buttons in judges’ rooms, courts and offices.
• Respond to any security issues within the complex and record and report details of incidents.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Required 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.

What We Offer

We are an equal‑opportunity 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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people, please apply and register your interest. You can also sign up for job alerts to be notified of suitable vacancies.