Security-Guards for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Security8%Organisational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Master's degree21%Vocational or technical training18%Years of experience
More than 10 years46%6-10 years18%Less than a year16%Current company
Gyle shopping centreHarvey Nichols
Mitie Security
Time at current job
More than 5 years34%1-2 years28%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 264 profiles for Security-Guards in Edinburgh
Last updated: 15 Sept 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £26,715 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £32,769 yearly
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Security Guard
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCOSHH ComplianceSecurityFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA+3 moreSkills
SIATime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityDoor Supervisor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SecurityBTECFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIAFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementSecurityLogisticsSecurity Guard
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceLMSSSSCSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingFront DeskAssistant Security Manager
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CCTVCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
SIACommunication SkillsDriving LicenceSecurityCCTVSurveillanceMobile Patrol Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Customer ServiceCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringIncident ReportingSecurityCorporate Security Officer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationCCTV Monitoring+1 moreSkills
SecurityAccess Control SystemsCCTVSurveillanceIncident ResponseEscalation 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 76 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 organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: SIA, First Aid Certification and First Aid.
What are some job titles related to security-guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-guards include: contract manager, mobile patrol officer and assistant security manager.
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 8 years of professional experience.
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