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Most popular skills

Customer Service 13%
Communication Skills 10%
Time Management 8%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 41%
Vocational or technical training 24%
Master's degree 24%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 10%
1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

Mitie Security
Vigilant Security
G4S

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 15%
1-2 years 18%
2-5 years 45%

Browse Indeed's database of 158 profiles for Security Guards in Edinburgh

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £25,739 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£31,715 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Articulated Dump Truck Operator

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationMilitaryEnglish

Skills

DrivingConstructionCSCSSIAFirst AidLeadership

Shift Security Site Supervisor

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationSIADriving LicenceCertificate in Coaching Football

Skills

TeachingPublic SpeakingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Word

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

First Aid CertificationSIAFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

SIACustomer ServiceTime ManagementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelOrganisational Skills

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

SurveillanceCCTVIncident ManagementReport WritingCommunication SkillsComputer Skills

Security Guard

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

SIADriving LicenceMilitary

Skills

Microsoft WordTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelOrganisational SkillsSurveillanceCCTV

Security Officer

Edinburgh

Licenses & certifications

CCNACompTIA A+CompTIA Network+

Skills

Microsoft OfficeWindowsUNIXSolarisComputer NetworkingOperating Systems

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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 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: mobile patrol officer, SIA door supervisor and articulated dump truck operator.

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 16 years of professional experience.

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