Security Guards for hire in Coventry
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Security6%Customer Service6%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 290 profiles for Security Guards in Coventry
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Coventry: £26,407 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,421 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer/CCTV Operator
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesDog Handling PatrolsAnimal CareSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurityCustomer ServiceSecurity / QRF Team Member
Coventry
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First Aid at WorkFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicencePhysical Intervention+1 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFirst Aid at Work CertificateAsset Protection Officer
Coventry
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First Aid at WorkBTECFirst Aid CertificationFirst Aid at Work CertificateFood Hygiene CertificatePersonal LicenceSkills
LeadershipSecurityResidential SecurityIncident ReportingCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipSecurity guard
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIAFirst Aid at Work CertificateSkills
Time ManagementFirst Aid CertificationSecurityCustomer ServiceFirst Aid at Work CertificateFirst AidTransport & Gatehouse Operations Specialist
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIAAnalyticsDriving LicenceDecision MakingSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLogisticsOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Guard
Coventry
Licenses & certifications
Front-Of-House Security DutiesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrder PickingComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsUnloading
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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, 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: night guard / street patrol, transport & gatehouse operations specialist and static 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 Coventry, 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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