Security-Guards for hire in East London

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    2,703

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Security8%
    Customer Service7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED40%
    Vocational or technical training27%
    Master's degree20%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    Less than a year20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Mitie Security
    Total Security Services
    1SC GUARDING LTD
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    2-5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 2,703 profiles for Security-Guards in East London

Last updated: 9 Oct 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in East London: £25,905 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,600 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Security Control Room Supervisor

    Stratford

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVSecuritySIASurveillance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCustomer ServiceSupervising Experience
  • Security guard

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    ItalianSpanish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSecuritySurveillanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Security & Fire Marshal

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationFire Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementSecurityAccess Control SystemsFire SafetyIncident Response
  • SIA Security Guard

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    SIADriving LicenceCycling

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSalesCustomer ServiceLeadershipSIAFront-Of-House Security Duties
  • Security Guard

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIACSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Construction ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject PlanningContract ManagementContracts
  • Security Guard (Team Leader)

    London

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIALevel 2 in Customer Service

    Skills

    LeadershipAccess Control SystemsOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceManagementCustomer ServiceCCTV

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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 73 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 Security.

What are some job titles related to security-guards?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-guards include: security control room supervisor, head of security and security guard (team leader).

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 East London, 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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