Security Guards for hire in London
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2,388
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Customer Service
- 7%
- Security
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 36%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Mitie
ASDA
CIS Security
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in London: £27,482 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £33,217 yearly
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*Indeed data (GB)
Duty Security Manager
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVBTECFirst AidSIAFirst Aid CertificationNVQ+3 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceMicrosoft ExcelManagementCommunication SkillsSecurity officer/Corporate Receptionist
London
Licenses & certifications
SecurityBTECNVQCustomer ServiceCustomer InteractionLevel 2 in Customer Service+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSurveillanceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSecurity Team Leader
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSIADriving LicenceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsInternal AuditsTeam ManagementCoachingSecurityPub & Club Door Supervisor Guard
London
Licenses & certifications
CSCSSIAConstruction ExperienceCSCS LabourerSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsComputer LiteracyITComputer SkillsSecurity Officer (SS1)
London
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSIAGPhCSkills
Communication SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareSecurity Officer/CCTV Operator
London
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFront-Of-House Security DutiesSafety and Uniformed Services ExperienceAccess Control MonitoringOvert SurveillanceStatic Guarding+8 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsLeadershipOperating SystemsWindowsLogisticsCustomer Service
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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 security.
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 supervisor, security patrol officer and security officer/corporate receptionist.
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 London, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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