Security Guards for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Customer Service
- 9%
- Organisational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Vocational or technical training
- 21%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Securitas
SAMSIC Groupe
Bidvest Noonan
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 759 profiles for Security Guards in Leicester
Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,211 yearly
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Security Officer
Leicester
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Leicester
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Leicester
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Word ProcessingCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelConflict ManagementComputer SkillsEnglish+7 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementBilingualFrenchSpanishSecurity Manager
Leicester
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CCTVFirst Aid at WorkFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceFirst Aid at Work Certificate+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipDecision MakingComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsSecurity Officer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Route PlanningProfessional Driving ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationSIARoad Transport ExperienceDriving+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceFirst AidMicrosoft PowerpointSIAUnloadingDoor Supervisor
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
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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, customer service and organisational skills.
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 and door supervisor.
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 Leicester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 18 years of professional experience.
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