Security Guards for hire in Barnsley
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Communication Skills10%Customer Service7%Organisational Skills7%Education level
Vocational or technical training48%High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 94 profiles for Security Guards in Barnsley
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Barnsley: £25,420 yearly
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FLT Counterbalance Driver
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSIACustomer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsConflict ManagementCustomer ServiceGroundsman/ caretaker
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Physical Security Experience Within Retail IndustryFront-Of-House Security DutiesPest ControlRetail ExperienceDrivingCutting+13 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityTypingMicrosoft WordServoca
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Basic Life SupportBLS CertificationEnglishSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsFirst Aid AdministrationFirst AidEnglishFirst Aid ResponseWarehouse Operative
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
Reach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingEnglishMathsWarehouse Operative
Grimethorpe
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsMathsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceFirst AidVan DriverInbound Manager
Barnsley
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesFront-Of-House Security DutiesDrivingReach TruckVenue and Attractions Experience+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsWarehouse ExperiencePackingPackagingPicking & Packing
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: warehouse operative, inbound manager and FLT counterbalance driver.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security guard in Barnsley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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