Security Officers for hire in Cambridge

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    161

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Customer Service6%
    Time Management6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree41%
    High school diploma or GED27%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year30%
    3-5 years30%
    More than 10 years30%
  • Current company

    Mitie
    Securitas
    TK Maxx
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years50%
    Less than a year33%
    More than 5 years17%

Browse Indeed's database of 161 profiles for Security Officers in Cambridge

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cambridge: £39,784 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £36,817 – £42,990 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Security Officer

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkSecuritySIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceMobile Patrol Duties+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTypingCustomer ServiceSurveillance
  • Security Officer

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceDe-Escalation TechniquesCCTVSurveillance
  • Security Officer

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCustomer Retention
  • Front Desk Agent

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceData EntryFirst AidRecord Keeping
  • Security Officer

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidSIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCCTVIncident ResponseSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringReport Writing
  • Security Officer

    Cambridge

    Licenses & certifications

    Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

    Skills

    CCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringIncident ReportingConflict ManagementCustomer Service

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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?

The average time to fill a security officer role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do security officers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.

What are some job titles related to security officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: front desk agent and cyber security officer.

What level of education is common for a security officer?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a security officer in Cambridge, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security officers have 9 years of professional experience.

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