Area Support Officer

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

A Corporate Area Support Officer with NPPV Level 3 clearance is trusted to work in sensitive police‑linked environments, handling both physical and information‑security responsibilities. They ensure premises protection, access control, incident response, and safe handling of sensitive police information, supported by a vetting process that verifies their integrity and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing physical access to secure police or partner‑agency facilities
• Verifying identity and credentials of visitors and staff
• Monitoring entry/exit points and enforcing access restrictions
• Operating CCTV and access‑control systems
• Patrols and Site Monitoring
• Conducting internal and external patrols of buildings and grounds
• Performing checks on security equipment and reporting faults
• Monitoring for unusual activity or potential security breaches. Incident and Emergency Response
• Responding to alarms, security alerts, and emergencies
• Coordinating with first responders and police units where required
• Following established incident‑response protocols
• Managing evacuations and emergency communications
• Information Protection Because NPPV3 includes access to sensitive police information, officers may also:
• Handle confidential reports or secure documents
• Ensure compliance with information‑security policies
• Report data‑handling breaches or suspicious activity
• Operational Support Duties
• Typical support tasks include:
• Managing keys and controlling secure storage areas
• Running traffic control and parking enforcement on secure sites
• Overseeing radio communications and dispatch functions
• Logging incidents, maintaining records, and producing security reports
• Customer Service & Liaison Corporate security officers often act as the front line for staff/visitor interaction: Providing directions and assistance handling queries related to security protocols supporting staff and stakeholders in a professional, discreet manner

Candidate Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Valid SIA Licence (essential).
• Confident computer literacy and ability to operate security systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all levels from visitors to senior management.
• High standards of personal presentation and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

All successful applicants will be required to undergo screening and vetting in line with BS7858 standards.

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.