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Most popular skills

Customer Service 11%
Communication Skills 9%
Time Management 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 42%
Vocational or technical training 26%
Bachelor's degree 15%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 10%
3-5 years 18%

Current company

Vigilant Security
Mitie
G4S

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 23%
1-2 years 14%
2-5 years 46%

Browse Indeed's database of 151 profiles for Security Guards in Edinburgh

Last updated: 14 Jun 2026

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid Certification

Skills

Time ManagementCommunication Skills

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

First Aid Certification

Skills

Front DeskMicrosoft WordTypingCustomer ServiceFirst AidCustomer Support

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

Driving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceMicrosoft WordFront DeskOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCare Plans

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

SIA

Skills

SurveillanceLoss PreventionCommunication Skills

Security Officer

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

SIA

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Skills

Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft WordStockingCash HandlingTyping

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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 82 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: customer service, communication skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?

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.

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 Edinburgh, 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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