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Most popular skills

Customer Service 17%
Communication Skills 14%
Organisational Skills 7%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 58%
Vocational or technical training 23%
Master's degree 15%

Years of experience

Less than 1 year 6%
1-2 years 16%
3-5 years 20%

Current company

4 Site Security
Mitie Security
ABC Security Company

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 29%
1-2 years 21%
2-5 years 36%

Browse Indeed's database of 313 profiles for Security Guards in Leeds

Last updated: 4 Jul 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leeds: £24,872 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £24,420£29,075 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

Security Officer

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIACLAiTFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

MultilingualDriving Licence

Security Officer

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookCustomer ServicePlastering

Security guard

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

Safeguarding CertificationSIAFirst Aid CertificationCLAiTFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

CLAiTBachelor's DegreeForklift

Facilities Hub Operator

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

SIADriving LicenceLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateFood Hygiene Certificate

Skills

Time ManagementCash HandlingFront DeskCustomer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft Word

Security Officer

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

SIAFirst Aid CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

Customer ServiceOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeDrivingCommunication SkillsReport Writing

SIA Steward

Leeds

Licenses & certifications

Bachelor's DegreeSIADriving Licence

Skills

SIAComputer LiteracyReport WritingLeadershipCustomer ServiceComputer Skills

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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 and SIA steward.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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