Security Officer

OCS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

OCS Academy

Retail Perks

Professional Growth

Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Security Officer in Cambridge, operating on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. You will protect people, property and assets while delivering a professional service to employees and visitors.

Key duties include monitoring systems, patrolling, and incident response. The ideal candidate will hold a valid SIA licence, have security experience, and demonstrate excellent communication and customer service.BS7858 vetting will be passed and the role is based on site at The Grand

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
• Previous security experience and a valid SIA Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of buildings, personnel and visitors.
• Act as first point of contact with a professional, friendly service.
• Monitor fire, security and building systems and respond to incidents.
• Follow Health & Safety policies and report hazards or defects.
• Control access points, barriers and traffic management across the site.
• Carry out regular patrols and ensure security procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Right to Work UK

SIA Licence

Job description

About The Role

Days of Working: This position will be based at The Grand Arcade Car Park, Cambridge, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern across different shift patterns.

Shift timings are - Monday - Friday 20:10–08:10, Saturday; 16:50 – 23:20 or 23:30 – 08:10 Sunday.

Becoming a Security Officer at OCS offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across a busy client site. In this role, you will play a vital part in protecting people, property, and assets, while delivering a professional and approachable service to all employees and visitors.

You will be part of a team that takes pride in high standards, strong customer service, and proactive security management, ensuring the site operates safely and efficiently at all times.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the safety and security of buildings, personnel, and visitors across the site
• Act as a first point of contact, providing a professional, friendly and helpful service
• Monitor fire, security and building management systems, responding appropriately to incidents
• Support a safe working environment by following Health & Safety policies and reporting hazards, damage, or defects
• Control access points, barriers, and support traffic management across the site
• Carry out regular patrols and ensure security procedures are consistently followed

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK and ability to pass BS7858 vetting.
• Valid SIA Licence
• Previous experience in a security role
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience working in a busy or public-facing environment
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to duties
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.