Court & Tribunal Security Officer (Female Only)

Manchester Arndale; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a female Security Officer for the Courts and Tribunal System. This role involves ensuring safety, providing exceptional customer service, and conducting security checks. Candidates must have a valid SIA Licence, relevant experience, and the right to work in the UK. The position offers an opportunity for professional development within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Attendance Allowance of £1 per hour

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Valid SIA Licence and relevant security-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of courts and tribunal environments.
• Provide exceptional customer service, welcoming and guiding court users.
• Monitor premises and visitors via CCTV and conduct security checks.
• Patrol and secure access to buildings and maintain communication.
• Respond to panic alarm buttons and security issues.

Skills

Strong people and customer service skills

Good diligence and high standard of work

Effective communication skills

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

We are looking for a Security Officer in the Courts and Tribunal System.

Days of Working: Monday to Friday 0800 / 1700

Key responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of courts and tribunal environments while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Occupational requirement: post holder must be female.
• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Valid SIA Licence and relevant security‑related experience.
• Strong people and customer service skills.
• Good diligence and high standard of work.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

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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Equal Opportunities Statement

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.