Security Guards for hire in Bristol

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    399

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Customer Service9%
    Security7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED39%
    Bachelor's degree31%
    Vocational or technical training19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years40%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Mitie
    Bidvest Noonan
    IKEA
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years29%
    More than 5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 399 profiles for Security Guards in Bristol

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Bristol: £26,165 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,399 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Security Officer

    Stockwood

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQTeam Management+3 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceManagementStocking
  • Security Guard

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceReport WritingComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
  • Corporate Security Controller

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    Category AM LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSIACategory BE LicenceCategory B+e Driving LicenceDriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCustomer Service
  • SIA Security Guard

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingTask Management SoftwareKanbanScrumCare CertificateBitbucket+21 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsInformation SecurityLeadershipOrganisational SkillsNoSQLCCTV
  • Site Supervisor

    Brislington

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+1 more

    Skills

    Customer ServiceSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingStockingCCTV
  • Security Guard

    Bristol

    Licenses & certifications

    SIADriving LicenceCompTIA Security+

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTypingMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Access

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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 security.

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, corporate security controller and senior 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 Bristol, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security guards have 10 years of professional experience.

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