Overview
Location: Cambridge, CB2 8PA. Pay: £15.06 per hour. Hours: 4 on 4 off days, 12 hr shifts. From day one, you’ll gain access to outstanding Learning and Development opportunities, mentorship, and a range of benefits from big brand discounts to give back schemes.
About the Role
As a Security Officer at Securitas, you’ll do more than protect what’s important—you’ll empower people to thrive. Your presence will make others feel safe, welcome, and supported. You may patrol key areas, manage gatehouse duties, or be the friendly face clients rely on. You’ll be part of a role working on behalf of one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence organisations, with each shift offering a chance to learn, grow, and make a difference. This is your opportunity to step into a role where your potential is recognised and your progress is supported.
Responsibilities
* Welcoming and assisting staff, visitors, and contractors.
* Conducting regular safety and security patrols.
* Supporting emergency protocols, including evacuations and searches.
* Accurately maintaining records of all activity and handovers.
* Operate and maintain access control systems, including the production and management of access cards.
* Monitor and manage CCTV systems, ensuring effective surveillance and incident response.
* Perform fire alarm verification and support overall site safety and security protocols.
Qualifications
* A valid SIA/DS licence
* A valid CCTV licence with 1+ year experience
* Experience in producing access control cards
* Experience in responding to fire alarm activations and fire verification
* The right to work in the UK, with a 5-year checkable history
* Strong communication skills in English
Why Join Securitas
We have a promise to our people, a People Promise where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day. We see potential in every person and situation, we open our eyes to all that’s good, and we make your world a safer place.
Benefits
* Pluxxe – Securitas Perks discounts
* Epassi – gym and leisure discounts
* Dental Plans
* HSF Health Plan
* Cycle to Work
* Specsavers discounts
* WeCare – online GP and mental health support
* Toothfairy – online dental guidance
* Pension Plan with employer contributions
* My Future Now – pension savings options
* Payroll ISA
* Free Mortgage Advice
* Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
* Death in Service Benefit
Next Steps
Take the next step and click “I’m Interested” to start your career with Securitas UK today. See a different world.
Additional Information
Join a global team of 375,000+ colleagues. We live by values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and uphold diversity and inclusion initiatives, including Level 2 Disability Confident status.
Job Details
1. Seniority level: Entry level
2. Employment type: Full-time
3. Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
4. Industries: Security and Investigations
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