Security Guards for hire in Leeds
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organisational Skills7%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training29%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%1-2 years10%Current company
Mitie
Ibis Hotel
Marks & Spencer
Time at current job
Less than a year33%2-5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 482 profiles for Security Guards in Leeds
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leeds: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,756 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Officer (Corporate)
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSIAEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), ICDL FoundationSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity Guard
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecuritySecurity Guard
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst AidFront-Of-House Security DutiesSIAFirst Aid Certification+4 moreSkills
SIALeadershipCommunication SkillsSecurityFront-Of-House Security DutiesCCTVSecurity Guard
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidSIAFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingSomaliSecurity Guard
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
ChineseSIADriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingManagementDrivingMarks and Spencer’s security
Leeds
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceIncident ReportingCustomer CommunicationClient CommunicationDecision Making
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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 72 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 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: SECURITY GUARD (nights), marks and spencer’s security and supervisor,event supervisor mobile response 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 Leeds, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 11 years of professional experience.
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