Security Guards for hire in Durham

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    82

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Time Management
    6%
    Organisational Skills
    6%

  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    58%
    Vocational or technical training
    24%
    Master's degree
    11%

  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%

  • Current company

    • Bidvest Noonan
    • MITIE
    • Falck Fire Services UK

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    44%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 82 profiles for Security Guards in Durham

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Durham: £25,420 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • SIA Door Supervisor

    Chester-le-Street

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIAHospitalityCustomer ServiceLean+1 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceDrivingSecurity

  • Security Officer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVCounter Terrorist Check (CTC)First Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPhone EtiquetteCustomer ServiceEnglish

  • Security Officer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIACCTV Monitoring

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsDecision MakingCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAdministrative Support Experience

  • Security Officer

    Sacriston

    Licenses & certifications

    ADRNumeracyCategory C LicenceSIADriving LicenceEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL Foundation+2 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurityCustomer ServiceComputer Literacy

  • Security Officer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsManual HandlingCCTVSurveillance

  • security officer

    Durham

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVNumeracyFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsTypingCash Handling

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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, time management and organisational skills.

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, SIA door supervisor and security 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 Durham, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 12 years of professional experience.

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