Security Officer - Cambridge - CB1

Dardan Security · Cambridge, East of England

Security Officer - Cambridge - CB1 at Dardan Security, based in Cambridge, East of England, paying £14.42 - £42.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£14.42 - £42.00 per hour
Location
Cambridge, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
19 Nov 2026
Sector
Security Officer

About 66% above the going rate for security officer

Reference f6ce600f-481d-408d-9a46-0557d5634761

About the role

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

  • £14.42 per hour

  • 42 hours per week

  • 12 hour shift pattern, 4 on / 4 off; working nights and weekends

  • On-site parking

  • 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

Our client is a community focused and collaborative working space, featuring Corporate, Retail and Residential buildings, all in a beautiful setting. The role of a Security Officer is highly respected and will become part of the in-house Security team.

Our Security Team work closely together, building great relationships, led by the on-site Security Manager who prioritises officer training and development.

Your duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Undertaking a full security officer role, safeguarding people, premises and sites

  • Report writing and gathering intelligence data to the local area

  • Attending callouts and identifying key issues, including potential threats

  • Working closely with third parties such as, organisations, retailers and stakeholders

  • Supporting with building a community partnership

  • Maintain empathy with the ability to work in a challenging environment

Full in-house training will be provided.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Valid SIA Licence

  • Valid CCTV Licence (desirable)

  • 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

We are Dardan

Dardan is a people focused, privately owned specialist security company. We choose our employees carefully and value them greatly. We know that our people are our greatest asset and as such we invest in their development. A career with us means joining an ACS Pacesetter & a company listed on Infologue’s “One to Watch”.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality

At Dardan, we are committed to building a workforce of talented, intuitive, and ethical professionals. We do this through attracting and retaining a diverse group of people and encourage an inclusive environment for us and our clients.

We hire the best people available and have a continuously evolving culture where everybody is celebrated and respected, which we believe is critical for fostering innovation and collaboration. We recognise the strength in growing a workforce that encourages different ideas in line with our shared values.

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Reference: f6ce600f-481d-408d-9a46-0557d5634761 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Dardan Security

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