Mobile Court Security Officer – Area Coverage

Manchester Arndale; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance Allowance

Overtime at enhanced rates

Travel and mileage support

Funded training and qualifications

Courts & Tribunals Service team

Job summary

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

This mobile, multi-site role requires flexibility around shifts, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across sites within a defined radius of your base. Daytime hours with no night shifts.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and able to pass DBS & BS7858 clearance.
• Valid UK SIA licence and security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good understanding of security procedures and health & safety.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SIA Licence

Security experience

Strong communication

Customer service

Detail oriented

Adaptability

Health & safety

Calm under pressure

Tools

CCTV systems

X-ray machines

Handheld detectors

Job description

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

This mobile, multi-site role requires flexibility around shifts, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across sites within a defined radius of your base. Daytime hours with no night shifts.