Security Officer
- Duxford, Cambridgeshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 12-hour shift pattern (24/7 coverage)We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Security Officer at our site in Duxford, Cambridge, UK. The site is a key operational facility comprising of a manufacturing and packaging plant, warehousing and support services. As part of a 24/7/365 security team, you will play a vital role in maintaining site safety, managing emergency responses and ensuring a secure environment for all personnel and visitors to all companies on the Duxford site.Key accountabilities include:
- Maintain overall site security awareness during each 12-hour shift.
- Monitor and manage access control for staff, visitors, and contractors.
- Provide a friendly and professional front of house service, supporting induction and visitor management processes, including pass issuance and logbook maintenance.
- Conduct perimeter patrols, CCTV monitoring, and spot checks in line with site procedures.
- Lead and coordinate emergency response procedures, including incident control, alarm response, and liaison with emergency services as required.
- Operate and manage site security systems including CCTV, access control, pager and radio systems.
- Assist in the coordination of emergency drills and contribute to the development of site security procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Support shift rota coordination and ensure continuous coverage when required.
- Honesty, integrity and the ability to maintain site confidentiality.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively, positively and courteously with all visitors and staff.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with security systems such as CCTV, access control platforms, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Manned Guarding Sector Licence (SIA). Non-licence holders may be considered but must undertake and successfully complete training in order to apply for an SIA security licence.
- Previous experience in the security industry, police, or emergency services is highly desirable, with proven ability to manage incidents and make decisions under pressure.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
- The ability to work on own initiative, accept responsibility and make decisions when required.
- Ability to undertake site patrol duties.
- A First Aid qualification is desirable, although training will be provided.
- Understanding of commercial operations and the role of security within a multi-business site.
- A basic knowledge of the relationship of Security Officers and the law is desirable.
- Financial Reward: Competitive salary, pension scheme, a guaranteed annual payment, non-contractual Incentive Compensation Scheme, free onsite parking.
- Health and Wellbeing: Private health insurance & employee assistance programmes offering access to online GP, mental health support and physiotherapy, Cycle to work scheme, free fruit, a day off for your birthday.
- Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption and shared parental leave.
- Training: Training costs covered by the company, sitewide learning days, unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses as well as other EHS and job-related courses.