Relief Security Officers - Cambridge

Dardan Security; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Cambridge is looking for dedicated and professional Relief Security Officers to ensure a safe environment for clients. This role requires flexibility, providing security cover across different sites as needed. Candidates must have a valid SIA licence and a passion for exceptional customer service. Full training will be provided, along with competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Unlimited training and opportunities to progress

Flexible working hours

Up to 28 days paid holiday

Recognition rewards

Access to 24/7 employee wellbeing support

Virtual GP Service

Bonus through Recommend a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Licence required.
• Right to work in the UK with a five-year checkable history.
• Must be punctual and reliable.
• Passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Knowledge of MS packages (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Highly presentable in line with corporate brand.
• Resilient and pro-active work approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide security cover as required.
• Monitor and operate security systems, including CCTV.
• Control access and verify authorization of individuals.
• Conduct routine patrols to identify risks.
• Respond swiftly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Maintain accurate logs and incident reports.

Skills

Valid SIA Licence

Punctual and reliable

Exceptional customer experience

Knowledge of MS packages

Curious mindset

Presentable

Resilient and proactive

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
• Site dependant hourly rate
• Flexible hours to suit business needs
• 12 hour shifts, working days, 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

We are looking for dedicated and professional Relief Security Officers to support our clients across Cambridge who are looking for an immediate start.

This role requires a flexible individual who can provide cover across different sites as needed, ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and assets.

Your duties include (but are not limited to):

• Provide security cover as required, ensuring a consistent and professional presence.
• Monitor and operate security systems, including CCTV and access control.
• 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 mindsetHighly 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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