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Security Officer - Cambridge - CB22

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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 

  • £14.65 per hour

  • 42 hours per week

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

  • 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 leading location which supports early-stage bioscience enterprise, a place where discovery research and business come together with a shared scientific focus.

The role of a Security Officer is highly respected and will become part of the core Security team. You will be responsible for acting as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, and contractors.

Your duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Conduct routine foot and mobile patrols to identify and report security risks or incidents

  • Maintain accurate logs and incident reports of security-related activities

  • Control access and egress, verifying authorisation of individuals entering the premises

  • Respond swiftly and effectively to alarms, incidents, and emergencies, following site procedures

  • Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining high security standards

  • Monitor and operate security systems, including CCTV and access control

Full in-house training will be provided.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Valid SIA Licence

  • Full UK Driving Licence is a requirement

  • 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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What this role involves

General background for security officer roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Monitor CCTV cameras and respond to alarms
  • Check staff and visitors in and out of buildings
  • Guard cash or other valuables in a security vehicle
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £35,000 experienced
Typical hours
37 to 48 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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