Security Guards for hire in Leicester
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Customer Service9%Organisational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years20%Current company
SAMSIC Groupe
G4S
Bidvest Noonan
Time at current job
1-2 years43%Less than a year29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 365 profiles for Security Guards in Leicester
Last updated: 18 Oct 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Leicester: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,360 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Security Guard
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFirst Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceAutoCADCSCS Green Card+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementConflict ManagementDe-Escalation TechniquesSecurity Supervisor
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
Operations ManagementLogisticsFirst Aid CertificationSupply Chain ManagementSIASupply Chain+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementMaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeCCTV Operator
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityAccess Control MonitoringRemote Video MonitoringCCTV MonitoringSurveillanceSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCCTVSurveillanceEnglishSecurity Guard, store detective
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIACustomer ServiceDriving LicenceCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSecurityMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingDrivingSecurity Officer / Door Supervisor / CCTV Operator
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationNVQSIAPhysical InterventionLevel 2 in Customer ServiceSkills
Communication SkillsWorking with StudentsSecurityCCTVSurveillanceCCTV MonitoringSecurity Officer
Leicester
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst AidSpecial EducationFirst Aid CertificationSIASkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationConflict Management
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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, 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, security supervisor and CCTV operator.
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 19 years of professional experience.
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