Security Officer - Cambridge - CB3

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Cambridge
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Security
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

SIA Licence Security Systems Customer Service Incident Reporting MS Excel MS Word MS Outlook

FULL DESCRIPTION

Security Officer - Cambridge - CB3

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Security Officer to join the team responsible for ensuring the protection of facilities, systems, and personnel that support research and teaching.

About us

Dardan have a wealth of experience in delivering smart security solutions that go beyond safeguarding buildings, property, and staff. We combine the best in technology, mobile services, physical guarding, and consultancy.

Our mission

Be ethical, be authentic, be agile and be smart. We do our best and then do a little bit more, every time.

Our Vision

To be a trusted partner for Security solutions through intelligence, innovation, and influence.

Reward and Benefits

  • Unlimited training and opportunities to progress
  • £14.58 per hour
  • 56 hours per week
  • 12 hour shift pattern, 6 on / 3 off; working 3 days, 3 nights, 07:00 to 19:00
  • Up to 28 days paid holiday (site and shift dependant)
  • Recognition rewards
  • Access to a 24/7 employee wellbeing support line
  • Virtual GP Service
  • Earn an extra bonus through recommend a Friend Scheme, no limits

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Security Officer to join the team responsible for safeguarding our client. This is a critical role, ensuring the protection of facilities, systems, and personnel that support world-leading research and teaching.

You will be responsible for acting as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, and contractors, and be an integral part of the security team.

Your duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Monitor and operate security systems.
  • Control access and egress, verifying authorisation of individuals entering the premises.
  • Conduct routine patrols to identify and report security risks or incidents.
  • Respond swiftly and effectively to alarms, incidents, and emergencies, following site procedures.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining high security standards.
  • Maintain accurate logs and incident reports of security-related activities.

Full in-house training will be provided.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Valid SIA Licence
  • Right to work in the UK and a five-year checkable history
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Passionate about creating an expectational customer experience
  • Knowledge of the MS packages (excel, word, outlook)
  • Highly intuitive with a curious mindset
  • Highly presentable in line with our corporate brand
  • Resilient and pro-active in your work
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