Security Guards for hire in Bolton
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Customer Service
- 8%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 44%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas Security
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Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 644 profiles for Security Guards in Bolton
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Bolton: £27,592 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £38,803 yearly
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Security Officer/CCTV Operator
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
Team ManagementSIACustomer ServiceDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceCash HandlingSecurity Guard
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceCash HandlingHotel and Accommodations ExperienceSecurity Officer
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementEnglishFirst AidLoss PreventionCustomer ServiceFront Of House/ Security Officer
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
CCTVBachelor's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationSIALevel 2 in Customer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportGuest ServicesAccess Control MonitoringPrison Custody Officer
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecuritySIADriving LicenceForklift LicenceSurveillanceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipStore ManagementRetail ManagementCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionSecurity
Bolton
Licenses & certifications
First AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCustomer ServiceCash HandlingFood PreparationMaintenanceCommunication Skills
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: SIA, Driving Licence and CCTV.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security supervisor, security officer and prison custody officer.
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 Bolton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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