Mobile Security Officer – Courts & Tribunals (40h)

OCS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance allowance: £1 per hour (via

Travel and mileage support

Funded training and development

Wagestream access

Overtime at enhanced rates

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across multiple court and tribunal sites within a defined radius of Bury St Edmunds. You will work 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with travel between sites.

Responsibilities include access control, CCTV operations, searches, patrolling and incident response. Must have a valid SIA licence, DBS clearance, full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass an enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance.
• A valid SIA Licence and relevant security experience.
• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A professional, reliable and detail‑focused approach.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good understanding of security procedures and health & safety practices.
• Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in challenging situations.

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

Communication

Customer service

Detail‑oriented

Adaptability

Health & safety awareness

Security procedures

Tools

CCTV systems

X-ray screening equipment

Handheld metal detectors

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Relief Officer to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment across multiple court and tribunal sites within a defined radius of Bury St Edmunds. You will work 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with travel between sites.

Responsibilities include access control, CCTV operations, searches, patrolling and incident response. Must have a valid SIA licence, DBS clearance, full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.