Security Guards for hire in Burnley

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    344

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Customer Service
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    43%
    Vocational or technical training
    40%
    Bachelor's degree
    15%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • G4s
    • Apleona
    • OCS Group UK
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 344 profiles for Security Guards in Burnley

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

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  • Common salary in Burnley: £26,214 yearly
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  • Security Dog Handler

    Hapton

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipConflict ManagementCustomer Service
  • Security Officer / CCTV Operator

    Nelson

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSurveillanceSecurityConflict Management
  • Security Response Officer

    Burnley

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceLoss PreventionSecuritySurveillance
  • Retail Security Guard

    Burnley

    Licenses & certifications

    Professional Driving ExperienceSecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIARoad Transport ExperienceDriving+5 more

    Skills

    Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsDrivingReport Writing
  • Security Officer

    Burnley

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicencePlastering

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCommercial DrivingCustomer ServiceEnglishFirst AidMulti-Drop Delivery Driving
  • Security Guard

    Nelson

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACPR

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareIT

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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 First Aid Certification.

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 retail 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 Burnley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most security guards have 8 years of professional experience.

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