Mobile Court & Tribunal Security Officer

OCS Group Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company seeks a Security Officer in Newport, UK. The role involves monitoring premises, patrolling buildings, and responding to security issues within courts. Candidates must have a Right to Work in the UK, a UK Driving Licence, and an SIA Licence. This full-time position offers a minimum of 40 hours per week with no nights or weekends required, alongside attendance and fuel allowances. Join our committed team and enhance your professional growth with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Minimum 40 hours contracted per week

Attendance Allowance

Help towards fuel expenses

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Relevant security-related experience is required.
• Diligence and high standards of work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises and visitors via CCTV and x-ray machines.
• Patrol and secure access to buildings.
• Respond to panic alarm buttons and security issues.

Skills

Strong people skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Right to Work in the UK

UK Driving Licence

SIA Licence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitoring premises and visitors via CCTV and x-ray machines, together with other security checks such as using hand‑held metal detectors on court users and bag searches on arrival.
• Patrolling and securing access to buildings and satellite buildings, keeping in contact with the control room with the use of hand‑held radios.
• Responding to panic alarm buttons in Judges' rooms, courts and offices.
• Responding to any security issues within the complex and recording and reporting details of those incidents.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• UK Driving Licence.
• An enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed for the successful candidate.
• SIA Licence and relevant security related experience.
• Strong people and customer service skills.
• Good diligence and high standard of work.
• Effective communication skills.

About OCS

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.

Work Hours and Shift Details

You will be working a minimum of 40 hours per week, typically Monday - Friday, varied shift times covering Courts across South Wales. There is no weekend or night work, but we can often offer overtime on a Saturday, Sunday, and Bank holidays. The weekends will be paid at a generous rate of 1.5x for Saturdays and 2x for Sundays, alongside a rate of 1.5x for weekday overtime outside of normal court operating times. You will be working Monday to Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week, with flexible and part-time hours if required.

Benefits

• Minimum 40 hours contracted per week
• Attendance Allowance of £1 per hour can be earned on contracted hours, subject to meeting certain attendance-related criteria.
• Help towards fuel expenses

Join OCS

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer service while ensuring safety and security? Join OCS as a Security Officer in the Courts and Tribunal System and be part of a team that values your dedication and professional growth. At OCS, we are committed to being an 'Employer of Choice' by investing in our colleagues' development through funded programs and opportunities to gain qualifications.