Security Support Office (Courts & Tribunal)

Routes To Work South; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid (>20 miles)

Job summary

Routes To Work South is seeking dedicated security professionals to cover diverse sites across the UK. The role focuses on access control, safety patrols, and delivering excellent customer service while ensuring the security of court and tribunal buildings.

Ideal candidates will have an SIA licence, ability to pass BS7858 checks, and a driver’s license with own vehicle. Shifts include days, nights and weekends with mileage reimbursement for long commutes.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, customer service, or a site-based operational role.
• Flexibility to cover site-based, mobile, or multi-site shift patterns (days, nights, weekends).
• SIA Licence required; BS7858 screening and background checks; driver with own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Control building access, check visitors, and operate security equipment.
• Maintain visible security presence and monitor areas including court facilities.
• Respond to alarms and coordinate with authorities when needed.
• Provide professional assistance and information to court users and staff.

Skills

Access control

Incident response

Customer service

Security operations

Education

SIA Licence

BS7858 screening

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: CD481
• Location: Various
• Hours: Full Time (Days, Nights Weekends and Public Holidays)
• Salary: £13.45 per hour if required to travel more than 20 miles to a site mileage will be paid for anything over 20 miles.
• Closing Date: Friday 13th November 2026
• Why you should apply for this role: Strong company reputation

Job Overview

Dedicated Support Officers priority for drivers with own transport covering days nights Weekends and Public Holidays.

Must be able to work alone or as part of a team to maintain safety, security, and order in court and tribunal buildings.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• Access Control: Manage building entry points, check visitors, and operate security equipment such as CCTV, X-ray machines, and handheld metal detectors.
• Safety & Patrols: Maintain a visible security presence, monitor public and restricted areas, and support courtroom and custody court operations.
• Incident Response: Respond promptly to alarms, manage disturbances, and coordinate with law enforcement or SCTS (Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service) officials.
• Customer Service: Act as a welcoming, professional first point of contact for court users, staff, and the public.

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Experience: Previous background in security, customer service, or a site-based operational role.
• Flexibility: Capability to cover site-based, mobile, or multi-site shift patterns (including days, nights, or weekends depending on the contract).

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• Valid SIA Licence: Required for security roles across OCS sites.
• Vetting: Ability to pass BS7858 security screening and background checks.
• Driver with own vehicle