Security Guards for hire in Gateshead
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organisational Skills
- 9%
- Customer Service
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Vocational or technical training
- 24%
- Master's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Securitas
Mitie
G4S
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £25,420 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security guard/ guest services
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceSecuritySecurity Guard
Chester-le-Street
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIANVQDriving LicenceTeachingPersonal Training+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsEnglishCustomer ServiceSurveillanceSenior Security Supervisor
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicencePhysical InterventionSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipWarehouse ExperienceSecuritySecurity officer
Hebburn
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSecurity Officer
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationChild SafeguardingLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateBasic Life SupportLevel 2 in Food Safety+14 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurityTypingMicrosoft WordSecurity officer
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
NVQSIAMathsEnglishSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCash HandlingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord Processing
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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 71 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, organisational skills 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 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, security guard/ guest services and night security concierge.
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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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