Mobile Court & Tribunal Security Officer

OCS; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in South Africa is seeking an Area Relief Security Officer. In this role, you will provide site relief, monitor court premises, and ensure the safety and security of court users. The ideal candidate will have relevant security experience, an SIA Licence, and strong customer service skills. This position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and development opportunities. Join a company that values your professional growth and dedication.

Benefits

Attendance Allowance of £1 per hour

Help towards fuel expenses

Overtime pay rates of 1.5x and 2x for weekends

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS and BS7858 security clearance will be completed.
• UK driving licence may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to court users.
• 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

Customer service skills

Diligence

Effective communication skills

Education

SIA Licence

Relevant security experience

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 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.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a reliable and responsible Area Relief Security Officer to join our team. Area Relief Officer for East and North London are responsible for providing site relief to address staffing gaps in Barkingside Magistrates Court, Romford County and Magistrates Courts, Snaresbrook Crown Court, Stratford and Thames Magistrates Courts, East London Family and Tribunal Courts, Wood Green Crown Court, Enfield Tribunal Court, Edmonton County Court, and Highbury Magistrates Court. Shift patterns are irregular and depend on business needs, with shifts potentially starting at 7am and lasting for eight hours or more if cover is required to address team shortages. A three-month probationary period will precede a full‑time position when it becomes available, allowing the individual to transition into the permanent role.

You will be working Monday to Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week, with flexible and part‑time hours if required. 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.

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

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.

This role is mobile, covering a geographic area defined by a radius of your base location. You will need to be able to get to all the different locations in your patch as you will be covering varying sites depending on demand, sickness and holiday cover. Travel expenses and parking will be paid back to you and are processed three times per month.

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!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, welcoming and guiding court users.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate Criteria

• 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.