RECRUITMENT Strategy
Hiring the Right Security Officer Matters
We raise the bar
Careful Screening
Our screening process ensures we hire only the best, most qualified candidates perfectly matched to your security needs. Initial conversations assess key qualities such as professionalism, appearance, demeanor, attitude, and communication skills. Qualified candidates are then invited to a formal interview with our branch office recruiting team.
Thorough Interviews
The initial in-person interview evaluates punctuality, appearance, and professionalism while clarifying details of the candidate’s application. Additional interviews with branch staff may be conducted to provide a broader assessment. Candidates who advance are invited to our orientation and training program.
Drug-Free Environment
We have a long-standing commitment to providing a safe, quality oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of Cambridge Security employees and to the security of the company's clients. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before they are extended an offer of employment.
Mental Health Assessments
The psychological exam is a crucial yet often overlooked part of the armed Security Officer hiring process. Given the demanding nature of the role, we’ve made psychiatrist-developed psychological screenings mandatory for all armed applicants. While not legally required for security licensing, our executive team unanimously agreed that raising the standard for armed officers was the right decision.
At Cambridge Security, excellence starts with selection, and we make no compromises. Our officers are the best because they’re trained by the best.
Key Recruitment Resources
We take a strategic, precision-driven approach to recruitment, aligning every hire with specific posts and position. More than filling roles, we secure personnel with the skills, discipline, and mindset to meet every security challenge—ensuring a force that’s prepared, capable, and reliable.
Promotion from Within
Veteran Organizations
Former Military in Transition and Reservists
Retired Law Enforcement Organizations
Colleges and Universities
State-Licensed Security Training Schools
We Proudly Back Our Veterans with Action Through Our ‘America’s Heroes Program.’
At Cambridge Security, Veterans are a natural fit. They embody the leadership qualities we value—confidence, integrity, decisiveness, and professionalism—and bring the skills, character, and dedication that elevate our workplace.
Veterans face unemployment rates higher than the national average. Through our America’s Heroes Program, we support eligible employees and unlicensed applicants by reimbursing training and licensing expenses, including security courses and State of Florida licensing, once they’ve successfully completed a course and 90 days of uninterrupted full-time employment.
From our leadership
“As an American-owned company, Cambridge Security believes we have an obligation to thank our veterans with more than just words.”
Jim D’Arcy, Chief Operating Officer
