Mobile Court Security & Access Officer

OCS; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Attendance allowance

Travel reimbursement

Training & development

Court & Tribunals team

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across court and tribunal sites. You will oversee access control, monitor activity and respond to incidents, providing professional service to visitors, staff and service users.

The role covers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across sites within a defined radius. It is a daytime, mobile position requiring flexibility to travel between sites; a valid SIA Licence, DBS clearance, and a UK

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience.
• Right to work in the UK with enhanced DBS and BS7858 clearance.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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

Strong communication

Customer service

Detail-focused

Multi-site adaptability

Calm under pressure

Tools

CCTV

X-ray machines

Handheld metal detectors

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across court and tribunal sites. You will oversee access control, monitor activity and respond to incidents, providing professional service to visitors, staff and service users.

The role covers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across sites within a defined radius. It is a daytime, mobile position requiring flexibility to travel between sites; a valid SIA Licence, DBS clearance, and a UK