Security Guards for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Customer Service14%Communication Skills12%Microsoft Word7%Education level
High school diploma or GED35%Bachelor's degree26%Vocational or technical training23%Years of experience
Less than a year12%1-2 years12%3-5 years20%Current company
Mitie
Mitie security
Vigilant Security
Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years19%2-5 years31%
Browse Indeed's database of 268 profiles for Security Guards in Edinburgh
Last updated: 26 Jul 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £26,727 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,749 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Guard
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
SIACustomer ServiceTime ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOrganisational SkillsSecurity Guard
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
SurveillanceCCTVIncident ManagementReport WritingCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsSecurity Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CCNACompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
Microsoft OfficeWindowsUNIXSolarisComputer NetworkingOperating SystemsCCTV Security Officer / Retail Security Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
CCTVSurveillanceLoss PreventionCommunication SkillsSIA Door Supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareSIACare CertificateSkills
First AidComplaint HandlingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationSecurity Guard
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer Service
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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 81 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 microsoft word.
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 guard - atalian servest, 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 Edinburgh, 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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