Security Officer - Cambridge - CB1

  • Dardan Security Ltd
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Mar 11, 2026
Full time Government

Job Description

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
  • £14.00 per hour
  • 42 hours per week
  • 12 hour shift pattern, 4 on / 4 off; working days 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

As we continue to grow, we're looking to strengthen our team with a broader range of voices. Women are currently underrepresented in our sector, and we encourage all applicants, especially women to apply, as the diversity of thought and unique insights women bring enhance our operational effectiveness, enrich our team culture, and elevate the service we provide to clients.

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
  • 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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