Mobile Area Security Officer – Courts & Public Sites

Manchester Arndale; North East; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance

Travel and mileage support

Funded training

Overtime at enhanced rates

Wagestream access

Courts & Tribunals Service team

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to oversee security across a group of court and tribunal sites. You will manage access control, CCTV operations, and incident response, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

The role covers 40 hours weekly across sites within a defined radius, with daytime shifts and flexibility for nearby locations. The ideal candidate holds a valid UK SIA licence, is DBS and BS7858 cleared, and can drive with a full UK licence.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK and pass enhanced DBS and BS7858 clearance.
• Valid UK SIA licence with relevant security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work across multiple sites with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Flexibility to support multiple sites within a defined area.
• Provide a professional, welcoming and customer-focused service to all court users.
• Control access to buildings, ensuring security procedures are followed at all times.
• Operate security equipment including CCTV, x-ray machines and handheld metal detectors.
• Conduct searches in line with site procedures.
• Patrol public and restricted areas, maintaining regular communication with control points.
• Respond promptly and effectively to alarms, incidents and security concerns.
• Accurately record and report all incidents and activities.
• Support safe and secure movement of people within the building.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and compliance at all times.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Enhanced DBS

BS7858 clearance

SIA licence

Driving licence

Communication skills

Customer service

Professional demeanour

Multi-site coordination

Tools

CCTV

Screening equipment

Access control systems

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to oversee security across a group of court and tribunal sites. You will manage access control, CCTV operations, and incident response, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

The role covers 40 hours weekly across sites within a defined radius, with daytime shifts and flexibility for nearby locations. The ideal candidate holds a valid UK SIA licence, is DBS and BS7858 cleared, and can drive with a full UK licence.