Security Guards for hire in Glasgow

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    475

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Customer Service16%
    Communication Skills14%
    Organisational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED54%
    Master's degree19%
    Bachelor's degree15%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year4%
    1-2 years10%
    3-5 years16%
  • Current company

    Mitie
    (CORPS SECURITY LTD)
    Above The Line security
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    1-2 years11%
    2-5 years20%

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Last updated: 26 Jul 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Glasgow: £25,681 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420£30,771 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Security Guard

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Operating SystemsComputer HardwareComputer NetworkingWeb DesignCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Word
  • Security Officer

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSSIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceLeadershipReport WritingCommunication SkillsSurveillanceTime Management
  • Retail Security Guard

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsEnglish
  • Security Officer and Door Supervisor Retail security (Lidl)

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsLoss PreventionReport WritingOrganisational SkillsSurveillance
  • Mobile Security Officer

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceSurveillance
  • Security Supervisor

    Glasgow

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceCustomer ServiceStaff TrainingMentoringFirst Aid

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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 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 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 supervisor and static 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 Glasgow, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security guard?

Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.

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