Security Guards for hire in Cambridge
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills5%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree35%Master's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
Securitas
G4S
Mitie
Time at current job
2-5 years44%1-2 years33%More than 5 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 78 profiles for Security Guards in Cambridge
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Cambridge: £34,944 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £28,152 – £43,376 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceDe-Escalation TechniquesCCTVSurveillanceLawyer
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
SecurityPhysical Security Experience Within Retail IndustryFront-Of-House Security DutiesRetail ExperienceSIASkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHospitalityServingEnglishCustomer ServiceBus Driver
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationNutritionDriving LicenceDriver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)Level 3 in Personal TrainingSkills
LeadershipBusiness CoachingOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsStore ManagementRetail ManagementSECURITY OFFICER
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBTECFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceConflict Management+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationSurveillanceConflict ManagementMultilingualSchool Food Supervisor
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneBTECGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)NVQCookingUK GDPR+2 moreSkills
Problem ManagementCommunication SkillsContract ManagementContractsContract AdministrationComputer LiteracyCommercial Manager
Cambridge
Licenses & certifications
NVQDriving LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck Operator CertificationForklift LicenceCounterbalance Forklift Truck OperationSkills
Communication SkillsFiscal ManagementSales Invoice GenerationFinancial ManagementExpense ManagementPayroll 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 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, organisational skills and leadership.
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, driver / porter (subcontractor) and commercial manager.
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 Cambridge, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 21 years of professional experience.
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