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Court Security Officer

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

What else could you be doing?

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These roles play a pivotal role in managing the teams and their activities as well as liaising with our customers.

Close Protection/Bodyguards

We employ many ex armed forces personnel in to these roles as they have hugely valuable and transferable skills.

Music/Sporting Event Stewards

These are roles that are more likely to be part time, attracting students and those who cannot commit to full time work.

Court Security Officer

Craigavon, United Kingdom

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Job ID: 7685

Job category: Security Services

Location: Craigavon, United Kingdom

Date posted: 15/12/2025

Closing date: 29/01/2026

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Recruiting For Court Security Officer

Location: Craigavon

Salary: £14.26

Full Time: 40 hours

Work days - Monday - Friday with the opportunity of additional hours/allowances

This is the security and customer service role that you’re looking for,

A role that you can plan your life around, and carve out your career in with the biggest name in security.

Located in Craigavon, providing valuable service to the local community

As a court security officer for G4S, Variety is guaranteed, where no two days are the same. You’ll ensure the safety of our customers and clients with excellence and professionalism You’ll have full training with some of the best in the business, all of our leadership team have firsthand experience in a variety of security roles, and many have worked their way up within G4S If you have the talent and desire, then we will help you to develop your skills so that you can reach your full potential, with training support and regular reviews and welfare checks from our hiring managers you’ll be in safe hands

A typical week will involve;

maintaining the safety & security of our customers' staff, their buildings and assets, whilst providing excellent customer service with a smile. Other elements of the role will include:

Engaging and assisting a wide range of stakeholders within the Judicial system

The opportunity to enhance and develop your security expertise by operating in an environment with an integrated blend of people, systems and processes to ensure the smooth running of business

Be an ambassador for G4S & NICTS ensuring a positive customer experience for all court user Working industry friendly shift patterns in a great team environment

The Ideal Candidate

If you are aged 18 or over and are a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service all times, then this could be the career for you! A good understanding of IT is beneficial and as mentioned before, whilst it would be a benefit to have some previous security experience together with your SIA license, it’s not essential.

For the right Candidate We provide full SIA (Security Industry Authority) license training to help you on your way to a career in security. It is essential that the candidate has or can obtain Cournter Terrorism Check Level cleanance.

Our contractual requirements mean that you will generally be working a Monday to Friday shift pattern, working day shifts. However, we may ask for some flexibility depending on business needs.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)

Workplace Pension Scheme

Full free uniform and PPE

HFS Health Care Plan

Company sick pay

Recognition schemes

Long Service Awards

Access to breakout space/rest areas and kitchen

Access to our employee assistance programme 24/7 wellbeing support

Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme offerings with major retailers and service providers, including British Gas, Aviva insurance, vodafone, samsung and RAC breakdown cover

Opportunities for progression, learning and development with apprenticeships, e-learning and G4S development programmes

You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be Court Security Officer. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

Honesty & Integrity
Strong communication skills
Customer orientated
Teamwork
Caring
Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

G4S Security Officer
Australia

Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.