Multi-Site Court Security Officer – Day Shift

OCS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Attendance allowance £1 per hour

Travel and mileage expenses reimbursed

Funded training and qualifications

Professional team environment

Overtime at enhanced rates

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting an Area Relief Officer to safeguard a group of court and tribunal sites across Basildon, Southend and Chelmsford. You will manage access control, monitor activity and respond to incidents, delivering a professional security and customer service experience.

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, across sites in the defined radius, you will operate CCTV and screening equipment, conduct searches, patrol areas, and coordinate with control points while upholding

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
• 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

Right to Work

DBS check

BS7858 clearance

SIA Licence

Driving licence

Communication skills

Customer service

Adaptability

Multi-site working

Tools

CCTV

X-ray machines

Handheld detectors

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting an Area Relief Officer to safeguard a group of court and tribunal sites across Basildon, Southend and Chelmsford. You will manage access control, monitor activity and respond to incidents, delivering a professional security and customer service experience.

Working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, across sites in the defined radius, you will operate CCTV and screening equipment, conduct searches, patrol areas, and coordinate with control points while upholding