Mobile Court & Tribunal Security Officer

Manchester Arndale; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Security Officer in Bedford to provide exceptional customer service, monitor premises, and ensure the safety of the courts and tribunal system. The role requires a valid SIA Licence, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond to security issues. This opportunity includes a minimum of 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with overtime options available. Join us for a rewarding career as we focus on your growth and success.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, welcoming and guiding court users.
• Monitor premises and visitors via CCTV and x-ray machines.
• Respond to security issues within the complex and report details.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Diligence

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 to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

Days of Working: Monday – Friday, 06:30am to 18:30pm

You will be working a minimum of 40 hours per week, typically Monday - Friday, covering different shifts across a number of courts within a dedicated area around the home-base of this advertised location. There is no weekend or night work, but overtime may be available on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank holidays. Overtime on Saturdays is paid at 1.5x, Sundays at 2x, and weekday overtime outside normal court operating times at 1.5x.

Travel is required as the role is mobile and covers a geographic area defined by a radius of your base location. Travel expenses and parking are paid back to you and processed three times per month.

This role is mobile, covering the geographic area defined by a radius of your base location. You will need to be able to travel to different locations within your patch as sites vary due to demand, sickness and holiday cover.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, welcoming and guiding court users.
• Monitor premises and visitors via CCTV and x-ray machines, together with other security checks such as hand-held metal detectors on court users and bag searches on arrival.
• Patrol and secure access to buildings and satellite buildings, and keep in contact with the control room using hand-held radios.
• Respond to panic alarm buttons in Judges' rooms, courts and offices.
• Respond to security issues within the complex and record and report details of those incidents.

Requirements

• 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.
• You may require a UK driving licence (location dependent).
• Strong people and customer service skills.
• Good diligence and high standard of work.
• Effective communication skills.

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.