Security Guards for hire in Colchester
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candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Security
- 7%
- Customer Service
- 6%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 34%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Mitie Security Ltd
Loomis UK Ltd
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 220 profiles for Security Guards in Colchester
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Colchester: £25,420 yearly
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security guard
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganisational SkillsLoss PreventionMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity Guard
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVAudio TypingVoice-To-Text Data EntryDigital Dictation TranscriptionSurveillanceFirst Aid at Work+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceData EntryEnglishPhone EtiquettePatrol Officer
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAPhysical InterventionFirst Aid at Work Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceSecurityRota CoordinationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelEvent Security Supervisor
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsSecurity Officer / CCTV Operator (Agency Assignment)
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIAConflict ManagementSkills
Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringDecision MakingAccess Control SystemsSenior Security Guard Supervisor
Colchester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIARisk AssessmentCybersecuritySkills
Communication SkillsLoss PreventionMobile Patrol DutiesSurveillanceAuthenticationCustomer Identity Verification
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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, security and customer service.
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: WAREHOUSE AND REFURBISHING, patrol officer and security officer / CCTV operator (agency assignment).
What level of education is common for a security guard?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security guard in Colchester, 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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