Court & Tribunal Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance Allowance £1 per hour

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in St Albans seeks a Security Officer for the Courts and Tribunal System. This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring safety and security. Candidates must possess a valid SIA Licence and security experience, alongside strong communication skills. The position operates Monday to Friday, with various hour options, and offers an Attendance Allowance. Be part of a team that values your growth and success!

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance required.
• SIA Licence and relevant security experience needed.
• Strong people skills are essential.
• Good diligence and high work standards required.
• Effective communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to court users.
• Monitor premises and visitors using CCTV and x-ray machines.
• Patrol and secure access to buildings, staying in contact via radio.
• Respond to panic alarms in Judges' rooms and offices.
• Record and report security incidents.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Diligence

Security-related experience

Education

SIA Licence

Job description

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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 - Friday, 8, 9 or 10 hours between 07:00 to 18:00pm

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!

Key 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.