Veronica Samms
Luton,Bedfordshire
Summary
A dedicated hard-working professional within Security. I have over twenty years experience within Security. Showcasing readiness to handle emergency situations effectively.
Dependable Court Security Officer with keen focus on maintaining safety and order within court premises. Known for resolving conflicts calmly and ensuring smooth security operations and emergency response, contributing to secure environment for all court participants.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Diligent and dependable with keen sense of responsibility and integrity. Possesses exceptional communication skills and conflict resolution abilities, ensuring safe and orderly environment. Eager to contribute to maintaining security and safety of court premises.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Court Security Officer
OCS Group UK
St Albans, Hertfordshire
04.2020 - 12.2025
- Greet & Meet all Visitors to the Court
- As deputy in charge managed 6 Security Officers
- Search all visitors seeking to enter the Court by means of the main entrance with a hand held wand plus a visual search.
- Operate and monitor the CCTV equipment on site
- Unlock/lock Court building at the beginning and end of every day
- Maintained security protocols to ensure safety of court personnel and visitors.
- Assisted in managing access control systems to regulate entry and exit points.
- Trained and mentored junior security staff on best practices and emergency procedures.
- Undertake conducted regular patrols to monitor premises and identify potential security threats.
- Ensure in the event of an evacuation of the court that staff and court users are escorted from the building.
- Restrain/Remove person within the court building without interference or delay in order to maintain order within the courts.
- Undertake regular checks to ensure that security and safety equipment onsite is operational.
Deputy Court Security Officer
Mitie Security
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
05.2003 - 04.2020
- Greet & Meet all Visitors to the Court
- As deputy in charge managed 6 Security Officers
- Search all visitors seeking to enter the Court by means of the main entrance with a hand held wand plus a visual search.
- Operate and monitor the CCTV equipment on site
- Unlock/lock Court building at the beginning and end of every day
- Maintained security protocols to ensure safety of court personnel and visitors.
- Assisted in managing access control systems to regulate entry and exit points.
- Trained and mentored junior security staff on best practices and emergency procedures.
- Undertake conducted regular patrols to monitor premises and identify potential security threats.
- Ensure in the event of an evacuation of the court that staff and court users are escorted from the building.
- Restrain/Remove person within the court building without interference or delay in order to maintain order within the courts.
- Undertake regular checks to ensure that security and safety equipment onsite is operational.
Education
GCSEs -
Hitchin High School
Hitchin, Hertfordshire 09.1970 - 06.1975
Skills
- December 2025 - First Aid
- September 2002 - Business English
- May 2002 - Voluntary Customer Services
- March 2002 - Computer Course - Microsoft Word & Excel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Court Security Officer
OCS Group UK
04.2020 - 12.2025
Deputy Court Security Officer
Mitie Security
05.2003 - 04.2020
GCSEs -
Hitchin High School
09.1970 - 06.1975