Security Guards for hire in Bedford

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    192

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Customer Service
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    56%
    Vocational or technical training
    20%
    Bachelor's degree
    16%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Bidvest Noonan
    • Lantmännen
    • Asda
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    33%
    2-5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    17%

Browse Indeed's database of 192 profiles for Security Guards in Bedford

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bedford: £26,755 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,798 yearly
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  • Security Supervisor

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVOperations ManagementSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+2 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer Service
  • Security Officer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    AccountingSageSIASage 50 AccountingLevel 4 in AccountingAAT+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsConflict ManagementAdministrative Support ExperienceAdministrative ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Word
  • Mobile Security Officer

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Dangerous GoodsFirst Aid CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsForkliftWarehouse ExperienceShipping & Receiving
  • Security Officer / Concierge / Event Security / Gatehouse / Fire & Traffic Marshal

    Biddenham

    Licenses & certifications

    Word ProcessingSIAMicrosoft ExcelComputer SkillsMicrosoft Word

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSIASecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCCTVSurveillance
  • Security Guard

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCrowd ControlVenue Crowd ManagementDe-Escalation Techniques
  • Security Officer – Promoted to

    Bedford

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationWarehouse ExperienceForkliftBTECReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderCategory BE Licence+17 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHGV LicenceLeadershipAccess Control SystemsDrivingFirst Aid Administration

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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 71 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, organisational skills and customer service.

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: security officer, security supervisor and field security guard.

What level of education is common for a security guard?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Bedford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security guards have 15 years of professional experience.

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