Security Guards for hire in Leeds

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    910

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Customer Service
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    61%
    Vocational or technical training
    21%
    Bachelor's degree
    11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • DP World
    • Ibis Hotel
    • Asda
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%

Browse Indeed's database of 910 profiles for Security Guards in Leeds

Last updated: 8 Nov 2026

Security Guard: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Leeds: £25,420 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £28,580 yearly
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  • Security Officer

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    SIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementClient Relationship ManagementSecurity
  • Security Guard

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    SecurityCar up to 3.5 TonnesSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingSecurity
  • Security Guard

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidDriving Licence

    Skills

    SecurityCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsTypingMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
  • Security Officer

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsAngularC#LinuxCustomer Service
  • Security Guard

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicencePrevent Duty Guidance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCustomer ServiceConflict ManagementSomaliMultilingual
  • Security Guard

    Leeds

    Licenses & certifications

    CCTVFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSIA

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsSIACCTVSurveillanceCCTV Monitoring

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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, Driving Licence and First Aid Certification.

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, senior security & site operations lead and project manager.

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 12 years of professional experience.

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