Security Guards for hire in Chelmsford
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
- Vocational or technical training
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
Mitie
ASDA
SERCO
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- More than 5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 114 profiles for Security Guards in Chelmsford
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chelmsford: £28,518 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £35,299 yearly
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Security Officer
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
CCTVForkliftPallet Truck OperationAbrasive Wheels CertificateReach Truck Licence – Any Recognised UK ProviderReach Truck+13 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceFirst AidDrivingDriver Guard/Custodian
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving LicencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Fire SafetySkills
Time ManagementValet ParkingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsCommercial DrivingSecurity 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 OFFICER
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringDe-Escalation TechniquesSecurity Manager
Chelmsford
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCoachingExperience Teaching Physical EducationFirst Aid AdministrationFirst Aid ResponseFood Safety+10 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHealth and Safety ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesManagementStocking
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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, 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: CCTV operator, security colleague and project manager / operations coordinator.
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 16 years of professional experience.
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