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:

Job Title - Scottish Courts – Security Team Leader
Hours - Monday–Friday, 08:00–20:00
Additional Requirements - Custody courts on public holidays and occasional weekend coverage

Location: EH1 1LB

Role Overview
The Security Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a safe, secure, and well‑managed environment within Scottish Courts. This role provides day‑to‑day supervision of security officers, ensures compliance with court security protocols, and manages CCTV operations to support incident response and overall situational awareness.
Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Leadership:

Lead, manage, and support the onsite security team.
Coordinate daily duties, rotas, and task allocations.
Provide training, guidance, and performance oversight for staff.

Security Operations:

Monitor and operate CCTV systems in line with regulatory and data‑handling standards.
Ensure all entry control, screening, and search procedures are carried out correctly.
Respond to incidents, escalate appropriately, and complete incident reports.

Courtroom & Public Area Safety

Maintain a visible security presence across court buildings.
Support court operations, including custody courts during public holidays.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure adherence to Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) security protocols.
Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, incident reports, and CCTV audit checks.
Liaise with law enforcement, court officials, and other stakeholders as needed.

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven supervisory experience within a security environment.
CCTV monitoring and control room experience, including incident recording.
Strong communication and conflict‑management skills.
Ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
SIA licence (Security Guarding or Door Supervisor) PLUS CCTV (Public Space Surveillance) preferred.

Additional Requirements

Flexibility to work public holidays to support custody courts.
Willingness to cover occasional weekend duties depending on operational need.
Ability to obtain and maintain vetting clearance appropriate for court environments.

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