Security Guards for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organisational Skills8%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training22%Bachelor's degree22%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
ASDA
First Bus
Howdens
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year17%2-5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 65 profiles for Security Guards in Chelmsford
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £28,518 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,299 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Driver Guard/Custodian
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceITSecurity Officer – Door Supervisor
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipSecurityPhysical Security Experience Within Retail IndustryCCTVSurveillanceSecurity Colleague
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
CCTVRecord KeepingFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceMedication AdministrationSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingStockingSupport Worker
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First AidSIAComputer LiteracyCLAiTComputer SkillsFood Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsNVQDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMental Health Patient Care ExperienceSecurity Guard
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)First AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlConflict Management+3 moreSkills
First AidSecurityCommunication SkillsBehaviour ManagementFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseEnforcement Officer
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Cash HandlingTypingStockingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelSecurity
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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 colleague, bartender/waitress and enforcement 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 Chelmsford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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